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rbp111
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May 18, 2016

storing propane canister under fifth-wheel

I store 2 1 lb propane tanks under the front of my fifth-wheel trailer. There are also 2 batteries under the same place, although the batteries are covered and vented to the outside. I have looked all over to place the tanks somewhere else, but where?

I fear the batteries will give out a spark and/or the propane tanks will leak. Thus giving them to explode, right under where we sleep. Any suggestions, or am I worried about some thing that won't happen.

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  • My propane, batteries, solar controller, transfer switch, inverter are all in the front compartment together.
    But then mine is not sealed very well either. I figure that door will just blast open if there is an issue.
  • rbp111 wrote:
    I store 2 1 lb propane tanks under the front of my fifth-wheel trailer. There are also 2 batteries under the same place, although the batteries are covered and vented to the outside. I have looked all over to place the tanks somewhere else, but where?

    I fear the batteries will give out a spark and/or the propane tanks will leak. Thus giving them to explode, right under where we sleep. Any suggestions, or am I worried about some thing that won't happen.


    You are worried about something that won't happen.

    If you want to feel better about it, have a small fan added to move more air through the compartment. You could also put a divider in the compartment, or get an airtight box for the propane cylinders.

    I've never heard of a battery sparking while in normal use. The sparks happen when being connected/disconnected or jumped.

    Also do a leak-check on your propane cylinders if you are concerned they are in bad condition.
  • Is it in a confined space? I have my propane and batteries in the front compartment but the batteries are vent and so is the compartment You may be over thinking this.

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