Homeless - safe to store propane/gas in car while sleeping?

Be sure to have some warm blankets if you need them, and leave a window open a little bit to get in fresh air all the time. THen you will not suffer from a possible leak. You can not run the heater or stove inside a enclosed vehicle, especially a car with highly flamible seat cusions.

The RV stove is different, permanate mounted to the cabinets, so it can not tip over, steel sides with a rating to not light the walls on fire, ect. and enough air space around the stove to prevent CO poision, because there is sufficient air to run the stove, even in the enclosed vehicle, providing there is a window and roof vent open.

Fred.

mileena, I don't know where you are in CA but please do as rockhillmanor suggests and seek out a shelter. We have several in town that I'm sure could provide you with a safe place to sleep and eat. Take advantage of the help that's out there. Be safe!

mileena wrote:
Hi, does anyone have advice? I am homeless, and live and sleep in my car. I.....

Although I feel for your situation, living in a car is not RV'ing. There are many shelters available to help you out with your situation. Sleeping in a car with a cans of gas and propane bottles is not really in your best interest nor anyone around you. Seek help, it's out there free for the taking. Good Luck.

Thanks Wishbone51! I've read elsewhere that all propane tanks leak a little and that's why they have relief valves. So I am concerned by that. Is inhaling those fumes dangerous? I don't know.

I don't believe that propane or gasoline generate carbon monoxide when sitting. Has to be burning. Pretty much too late for a detector at that point.