Interesting...the article brings up some interesting points.
According to the article one can have TWO 46 litre tanks of propane and the perp had 216 litres on board. If I remember my conversions correctly, this would be TWO 12 gallon tanks and the perp had just under 60. My coach has ONE 40 gallon (155 litres) propane tank. Assuming, of course my tank was full. That said, full is only 80%, plus or minus, capacity or 32 gals/124 liters. Still, I'd be over the legal limit unless my tank was almost empty. This then, would prohibit me from using that tunnel...is this correct?/:h.
Finally, of course the insurance company would be on the hook for the accident, that's why we carry it. Still, the propane "issue" had nothing to do with the fire and did not ignite or leak. Why then, is this a major deal? I understand the "potential" disaster that could have happened but we live with coulda, woulda, shoulda circumstances every day. Isn't this like saying you had an engine fire and while investigating the fire, you discovered the vehicle had a bald tire>?
Please, I'm only trying to start a discussion as to the legalities of tunnel driving. Most tunnels are on the East Coast and you guys that live there know what you can and can't do. Us westerners know how to drive over mountains but are clueless when it comes to tunnels. Given my description above, would I have to drain my LP tank or simply avoid the tunnel altogether? Thanks for any input....Dennis
