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zulu52
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015

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 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
Truck Campers

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  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    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.
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    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.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator II
    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's avatar
    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.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Apr 24, 2015
    No to it being on the back, a rear end collision would be catastrophic.
    JMHO.
    Scott

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