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profdant139
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Jan 03, 2019

Gas can mount on top of spare tire on back wall of trailer

If you already have a good way to transport your gas for your generator, stop reading – this post is a waste of your time. But if you have a very small trailer with the spare on the back and no g...
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mgirardo
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Jan 05, 2019
pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

It is illegal to carry propane in an enclosed compartment. It is not safe because propane is heavier than air and will pool if there is a leak.


I don't think that is true for small quantities of propane.

At least in the US, there are limits to how much propane can be carried in an enclosed vehicle. There are also limits on how much propane can be carried in an open vehicle, like the bed of a pickup truck.

-Michael

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