Hey Lucy- 'splain sumthin to me!
I'm starting to think my 5th wheel trailer is haunted! Last month I found the hose was nearly of off the left side propane tank like someone had unscrewed it. I put it back on tightly. Well this m...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:You're right, it's not illegal to be foolish or stupid.06Fargo wrote:Bird Freak wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:OB, If I am not mistaken it is illegal to put locks on propane access doors from DOT.Happy Prospector wrote:
That's a "Brilliant Idea" Locking up a propane access door. What could possibly go wrong here. Some people appear to be educated beyond their intelligence!!!
NOTHING!
IF 'needed' a screw driver/pry bar etc can EASILY open the compartment door.
If hose ruptured.....excess flow device trips
If fire happens...thermal seal melts/stub retracts and spring loaded shut off valve in OPD Closes
So there is NO big deal about a propane compartment being closed
Some folks deal in 'what ifs' vs learning about the numerous safety features required in RV propane systems
I was going to mention this but didn't want to set off the "draconian Canadian laws..." fuss ... I don't think you are supposed to lock out access to the valves in Canada either... you can lock the tank itself to the vehicle...
NFPA 1192 covers this issue. BUT NFPA are 'standards' NOT
'LAWS'
RVIA.....represents RV Industry/self audits mfgs. compliance with NFPA 1192 RV Standards. NOT a LAW
Anyone have DOT reference post it.......?
Nobody will arrest you for putting locks on the compartment, but you will be the 70 year old guy cooking beans when the regulator fails and starts shooting flames 3 feet high off the stove top and your wife is screaming and you're in your underwear running around outside in the dark trying to find a large screwdriver because you left your keys inside in your pants............NFPA Standards are written by committee, often as a result of historical data that shows good reason to make it standard.
