Can you use the small camping propane with turkey fryer?

[rocketsan]

Or do I need large BBQ sized tank?

 

[BigFloyd]

If the fittings match, you could use a small camping propane tank, but not for long.

 

[Astralus]

I would recommend the large propane tank.

A coleman camping propane tank contains a maximum of about 18,000-20,000 BTUs. A standard turkey frier can get up to 35,000BTU per hour. I think you'll be going through 2-3 tanks in the time it takes to get a mash up to temp and boiling for the 60-90 min you would need.

I've seen a 100,000BTU Bayou Classic burner eat a 20lb propane tank in 4.5 hours.

 

[Clonefan94]

Personally, I wouldn't even bother. You'll go though a lot of the things in a hurry.

 

[david_42]

You'll need 2-3 lbs of propane per batch.