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SoCalDesertRid1
Nov 26, 2013Explorer
When I had my Vacationeer camper that hung out the back of the truck, with the propane compartment at the lower rear corner of the rear overhang, I kept the tank valve off while driving. With no substantial structure protecting the tank in a collision, just a few 2x2 sticks of wood, thin plywood and aluminum siding, I felt it best to not have an open-valve tank in that position, just waiting to light up and blow the whole rig in a only a small rear end accident.
When I had my Six-Pac, the propane tank was mounted forward of the rear end of the truck, protected by the truck frame/bumper/bed in the event of a collision. I didn't mind travelling with the tank on, so I could run the fridge on propane while driving. I did turn off the tank at gas stations though.
When I had my Six-Pac, the propane tank was mounted forward of the rear end of the truck, protected by the truck frame/bumper/bed in the event of a collision. I didn't mind travelling with the tank on, so I could run the fridge on propane while driving. I did turn off the tank at gas stations though.
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