the propane tank is not part of the weber name. they have nothing to do with each other. The regulator that attaches to the propane tank is part of the weber grill

No I am sure they are just recommending a grill to buy. Weber is by far the best, we have had one for a decade and it is still in great shape.

Gas grill safety
 

My last two homes covering 30 years has had a pool or patio with Southern exposure so tank in the sun all day. These tanks are constructed with a large pressure reserve. They are also taken out of service to be recertified on a regular basis.

Thank you everyone for your replies & helpful advice!

Thank goodness for sanity .... no worries about propane grills exploding ... sleep well.

Tanks
 

No problem with the sun. Also get the second tank in case you run out during a cooking session. We have the tabletop webber for the last 20 years. When it needs it I spray oven cleaner on the interior and scrub off.

Propane science
 

Here is something to consider, I worked in the propane sector for many years. The propane in the bottle is under enough pressure to keep it in a liquid state. It’s kept from leaking out by the valve threaded into the bottle and valve “ packing” around the valve stem. Both these are leak tight to the liquid propane. The valve packing can leak only if the propane vaporizes( turns to a gas state in the bottle). At your barbecue it turns to gas because it passed through a regulator, which took the pressure off the liquid allowing it to vaporize.
The propane in the bottle while under pressure takes one of two things to happen in order to vaporize 1) propane boils at -42C or F same at that temperature roughly, with no pressure on it, or 2) it’s has to be over pressured due to extreme heat, 392F would also cause vaporization. Pretty sure your not going to see either in The Villages. Never store inside, the valve packings can leak on a worn or faulty bottle. If you want to check for leaks, do a “ snoop test” , just put a little liquid soap in a cup of water, mix gently don’t foam up. Use a small squirt bottle and wet liberally around the valve stem, and watch for any bubbles being formed. The liquid water/soap mixture should just lay flat and look wet if there are no leaks. Bubbles indicate a small leak. Little side fact, propane when made at a refinery does not smell. For public safety reasons a stinky high Sulphur compound known as “mercaptan” is added in parts per billion to ensure you can smell propane if there is a leak. Enjoy your steak!

No problem being in the sun at all, retired ff

I’ve had my gas grill on the small porch off of my lanai, which is the southwest corner, For a couple of years now. Tank integrity not an issue and I’m assuming that the construction standards can handle just about any earth surface temperature there is.

cover the grill with a cover that will cover the propane tank. it will keep the direct sun off it. I bought a Blackstone Griddle instead of a BBQ and love it. Much more versatile. check it out

I've left my tanks in the Florida sun for 40 years. No problem yet. They are white tanks, that helps, and under pressure so stays liquid. If it was a problem we would have heard by now. Also. Buy a grill cover. Grills last longer and tank protected from sun.

NFPA 58 prohibits the storage of propane cylinders larger than 2.5lbs in a garage.

If you have a gas stove you can run a line and get natural gas configured grill. Easy and convenient!

Sun block 10k⁴ x e= safe
 

Have no fear. Buy a cover and you will be fine
drive past lowes and you will see dozens of filled tanks sun 🌞 tanning

Lng cousin
 

very good description. I remember my lng days in brooklyn where the barges delivered liquefied natural gas frozen hundreds of degrees below zero to specialized holders which stored them until needed.