I want to take an extra propane tank when I hit the road. I have seen pictures of tanks being hauled on trailer receiver, cargo holders. These are about 60" X 20" with 6" tall side rails.Do you think this is a safe way to haul a tank. Mine would be rear mounted. The tank would be in a wooden box secured to the platform.Would anyone temporarily haul a tank inside the camper?Obviously, in a bad rear end crash, there could be a problem.Any ideas?Thanks,Michael

No to it being on the back, a rear end collision would be catastrophic. JMHO.Scott

When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous.There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.

WyoTraveler wrote:When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous.There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.Why not inside the camper? Isn't that essentially where the tank(s) are on most TCs?How about strap it to the roof? Then it's completely out of the way until u need it. On its side wouldn't be taller than the air conditioner.

When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous. If you are referring to camper as TT i.e travel trailer I mounted a bracket in my pick up bed and carried the extra tank. The only problem I ever had was driving into an airport parking lot. It caused the security guards to panic. There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.

Grit dog wrote:WyoTraveler wrote:When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous.There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.Why not inside the camper? Isn't that essentially where the tank(s) are on most TCs?How about strap it to the roof? Then it's completely out of the way until u need it. On its side wouldn't be taller than the air conditioner.The tanks are in a separate vented compartment exterior to the inside. a build up of propane inside and one spark could make a camper into a huge bomb. I know there are RVers that do carry them inside but not recommended.

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ScottG
Nomad
Apr 24, 2015
No to it being on the back, a rear end collision would be catastrophic.
JMHO.
Scott
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015
When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous.

There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Apr 24, 2015
WyoTraveler wrote:
When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous.

There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.

Why not inside the camper? Isn't that essentially where the tank(s) are on most TCs?
How about strap it to the roof? Then it's completely out of the way until u need it. On its side wouldn't be taller than the air conditioner.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015
When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous. If you are referring to camper as TT i.e travel trailer I mounted a bracket in my pick up bed and carried the extra tank. The only problem I ever had was driving into an airport parking lot. It caused the security guards to panic.

There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015
Grit dog wrote:
WyoTraveler wrote:
When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous.

There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.

Why not inside the camper? Isn't that essentially where the tank(s) are on most TCs?
How about strap it to the roof? Then it's completely out of the way until u need it. On its side wouldn't be taller than the air conditioner.

The tanks are in a separate vented compartment exterior to the inside. a build up of propane inside and one spark could make a camper into a huge bomb. I know there are RVers that do carry them inside but not recommended.
ScottG
Nomad
Apr 24, 2015
Grit dog wrote:
WyoTraveler wrote:
When you say camper I am assuming TC i.e. truck camper. Inside not a good idea and like posted on the rear would also be dangerous.

There are so many places now that fill tanks probably no need for the extra tank.

Why not inside the camper? Isn't that essentially where the tank(s) are on most TCs?
How about strap it to the roof? Then it's completely out of the way until u need it. On its side wouldn't be taller than the air conditioner.

Not really, with a TC if the tank were to vent or leak the gas would not flow inside the TC. The compartment vents to the outside.
tonymull
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015
You could carry it inside the cab. If it should leak at all, which is highly unlikely you will know. People carry gas cans on the front and back of rigs and that is only slightly less dangerous. You could put it in the camper too, and open a window or two, crack a vent.
pjay9
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015
One thing to rememeber...I have seen signs (state type) that no more than TWO tanks allowed is essentially what it said in legal jargon. Places: Tunnels, ferries, some highways!

Pictures are always helpful to help us to understand your needs!
zulu52
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015
Yes, it's a TC.
I just got a jumper hose that will allow me to hook up a vertical tank that is sitting on the ground.
I would like to haul a vertical tank for when my horizontal tank runs out.

Michael
c_traveler2
Nomad
Apr 24, 2015
zulu52 wrote:
I want to take an extra propane tank when I hit the road. I have seen pictures of tanks being hauled on trailer receiver, cargo holders. These are about 60" X 20" with 6" tall side rails.

Do you think this is a safe way to haul a tank. Mine would be rear mounted. The tank would be in a wooden box secured to the platform.

Would anyone temporarily haul a tank inside the camper?

Obviously, in a bad rear end crash, there could be a problem.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Michael

When I need to take a extra propane tank it goes up into the roof rack, strap it down and good to go.If it leak its out in the open and can be easily inspected during your journey.

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