Horizontal Propane Tanks

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Are horizontal propane tanks used on forklifts of any value? I looked a little online and it seems like the horizontal tanks are expensive to replace. I have 4 tanks that were left over from a construction job and not sure if they could be used for an RV application or not. They're in excellent shape and won't need initial inspection for another 7 years (09 manufacture date stamped). Could anyone give me info if these are worth anything or not????

Thanks!!

old-biscuit · Answer

Lots of truck camper models use horizontal tanks.....Might have Moderator move this to TC Section.

twomed · Answer

Forklift TanksJust an idea.  You can't ship them, so pretty much local sales.  :)

woodgeezer · Answer

Contact a propane distributor for specific information. You may not be able to use them on an RV because of their ratings. As I remember, they must be steel and certified for mounting on a vehicle frame. Even then, a good propane store can use the tanks, and advertising them may locate an end user.

robatthelake · Answer

They actually fit a variety of Industrial equipment so there should be lots of interest.
As a previous poster suggested ,check with one of the larger Propane suppliers as they would be able to suggest a user in your area that may want to buy a spare or two.

dutch_12078 · Answer

Make sure the tanks have a vapor withdrawal valve in addition to the liquid withdrawal valve many fork lifts use. The liquid withdrawal port cannot be used by your RV for general LP supply purposes.

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