bobbolotune wrote:
One thing that did pop up (and causes problems in the searches) is that the horizontal permanently installed tanks are much thicker so some rust isn’t a problem. But the 20 lb upright removable propane tanks are thinner, and it is unclear if U-Haul is being overly cautious or if a few dings actually are a problem.
Horizontal permanently installed tanks are "TANKS"
20 lb upright removable tanks are "CYLINDERS"
There is a significant difference and RVers should know the difference in construction and RVers should know the difference.
Propane Cylinders for transportation are built to Department of Transportation (DOT) specificaions and their capacity is expressed in pounds of water. A popular example of a propane cylinder is one used the size used on barbeques known as a 20 pounds cylinder. Cylinder sizes range from a portable 5lbs cylinder to a residental storage size of a 420lbs cylinder.
Propane Tanks for permanent installation are built to American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) boiler and pressure vessel standards and their capacity is expressed in US Gallons. An example of a ASME Tank is supply for a backup generator, a horizontial 500 gallon tank.
