Hauling an extra propane tank
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 ...
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zulu52 wrote:
Do you think the ladder mounts are strong enough to hold a full tank sitting in some kind of rack, over a long distance?
The ladder certainly is made to withstand the weight. I just wonder what the constant vibration with the extra weight would do to the ladder mounts.
Michael
I do not recall the weight of propane or gasoline, but I think water is about 8 pounds per gallon. Propane and Gasoline are both lighter than water. I have been carrying 3-gallons (about 24 pounds) of gasoline on my ladder since 2005. I think a 5-gallon propane tank is just under 20-pounds. Literally thousands of miles. I have yet to have a screw come out. I see bicycles mounted on ladders, never seen a problem.
