Hauling an extra propane tank

Reddog1 wrote:

ScottG wrote:
There are varying degrees in a case like this. Is having a plastic jug of gasoline secured to the back of a vehicle by bungee cords as safe as hauling it in another location that would not be hit in a rear end collision?

Absolutely, you could put it in the back seat of the truck, or under the dinette inside the TC. These two places would not be hit in a rear end collision.

It is very common for 4x4 vehicles to have one or two 5-gallon fuel cans on the back of their 4x4s. Ever seen one rear ended and have a problem?

ScottG wrote:
Auto makers would certainly say it is not and that's why they protect tanks in cars even though they are near the back of the vehicle.

I can only smile at this. I certainly do not agree with it.

ScottG wrote:
My point is simply that there are much safer locations to store fuel - and on the flip side, there isn't a more dangerous place.

If you are saying there is a safer place to store fuel than seven feet off the ground, where is that place? I think only a flat nose freightliner could hit a fuel can seven feet off the ground in a rear end collision.

It appears you and I have very different experiences and beliefs on this subject. I can accept that. I encourage you to transport your fuel in a way you are comfortable with.

Wayne

Well Wayne, it all comes down to motivation and needs.
You do what you want to do because it suits your needs.
I am asking people to consider a safer choice because I don't want something bad to happen. I don't want to argue with you, I wont change your mind because we all have different motivations.

Good luck in your travels,
Scott