Canadian Border and Propane Tanks ON?

[edbehnke]

we just heard that going from usa to Canada that you can be fined $1000 if you have your propane tanks ON in your RV.

I can't verify this anywhere....can someone help me on this issue?

[traveylin]

Cherries its all about the cherries as long as you have none its okey

[wilber1]

Don't know what the law is and have never been checked at the border, but if you take the test for the over 4600 KG trailer license endorsement in BC and don't check the bottles are turned off during the pre trip, demerits and possibly a fail.

I never tow with them on anyway. Never found the need, the fridge an freezer stay cold longer than I want to tow in a day.

[SrFoxmexico]

I spent most of my life living near the border. I have never been asked about propane in either boats or RVs.

But I do agree that everyone should have to turn off the propane to cross the borders in either direction. LOL 🙂

[Community Alumni]

Got me! :B

[vic46]

garyhaupt wrote:
I still think that having all rigs from US into Canada turning off their propane is a good idea anyway.


Gary Haupt

Just giving the pot a stir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉

Vic

[garyhaupt]

PackerBacker wrote:

garyhaupt wrote:
I still think that having all rigs from US into Canada turning off their propane is a good idea anyway.


Gary Haupt

Gary you've pinged my curiosity; why?

... Eric

Oh God no, Eric...if I typed what I was thinking, you'd have to send me to the back of RV.

In truth, it was just a Monday morning fishing line...see who bit.


Gary Haupt

[Community Alumni]

garyhaupt wrote:
I still think that having all rigs from US into Canada turning off their propane is a good idea anyway.


Gary Haupt

Gary you've pinged my curiosity; why?

... Eric

[garyhaupt]

I still think that having all rigs from US into Canada turning off their propane is a good idea anyway.


Gary Haupt

[jamesu]

Canada requires propane be turned off on all ferries. Which is not a requirement in the US.

Incorrect. Propane turned off is a requirement on Washington State Ferries and a bright orange tag is issued for dashboard placement.

[Rvpapa]

Reason to close off propane in tunnels and ferries is very simple. Propane is heavier than air and will settle out in the low spots, think bilges and the lowest point of a tunnel. George Black ferry at Dawson is more of a powered barge with the deck closed off from interior spaces. You are usually not allowed to have a propane powered vehicle in an underground parking for the same reason.
Where the op's info came from gives question as to how much to believe these self proclaimed "experts".
Art.

[John___Angela]

jmckelvy wrote:

John & Angela wrote:
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In Canada all ferries require that propane be turned off and its tagged. Even little ferries, river crossings etc.

I don't think this is 100% accurate. I have crossed the Yukon at Dawson City twice. No signs or anything listed about propane. AFAIK no one turns off their propane on that particular ferry.

I have been on many that require it to be off and tagged but those are generally large ferries with somewhat enclosed or completely enclosed car decks. The ferry at Dawson City is completely open sorta like a movable section of road.:)

Yah that could be. I'm certainly no expert on the subject. But so far I have always had to turn off.

[jmckelvy]

John & Angela wrote:
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In Canada all ferries require that propane be turned off and its tagged. Even little ferries, river crossings etc.

I don't think this is 100% accurate. I have crossed the Yukon at Dawson City twice. No signs or anything listed about propane. AFAIK no one turns off their propane on that particular ferry.

I have been on many that require it to be off and tagged but those are generally large ferries with somewhat enclosed or completely enclosed car decks. The ferry at Dawson City is completely open sorta like a movable section of road.:)

[Mootpoint]

Every ferry I have been on, in both the US and Canada, has required me to turn off the propane and in some cases tag them. Never on a land crossing though. Never gone through any tunnels with the Rv so cannot comment about that.

[P_Kennedy]

So we have been crossing the border for 35 years and unless they invite you and your unit inside a closed building for an inspection there is no law about having the propane on. Customs and Immigration on both sides have a job to do and vehicle mvi's are not 1 of them unless you are smuggling with yours. Then they will inspect your equipment based on their suspicions.