Mounting Propane tank
I never see any propane tank(s) ever mounted on the rear of the trailer. Is there a reason or legality where it gets mounted ..Reasons ?? Thx
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JCR-1 wrote:
I never see any propane tank(s) ever mounted on the rear of the trailer. Is there a reason or legality where it gets mounted ..Reasons ?? Thx
The NFPA explicitly states that propane tanks cannot be installed on the rear wall or rear bumper of a recreational vehicle.
"NFPA 1192 - 5.2.3.4 Containers shall not be mounted on the exterior of the rear wall or the rear bumper of the
vehicle."
That's in the section that governs the location of propane tanks on RVs. The RVIA follows the rules outlined in NFPA 1192 so that's why you don't see them on the back of trailers.
Now if you want to move your tanks to the rear bumper of your rig, you may be able to. Check with your state, but there's no DOT regulations that I know of that would preclude you from moving the tanks to the rear. You see it all of the time on the back of food trucks. I wouldn't put a tank back there without some form of significant impact protection like a protective cage or a beefier bumper. Something a little more than a ratchet strap.
