Can run propane under a carport?

[edb121212]

We are having a house built and plan on living in the Montana on the property but I want it undercover since it will be about 6 months. I am worried about using the propane under a cover. Would this be safe? I know when you travel by ferry they want the tanks empty. Does anyone do this? The sides of the carport would be open.

[Coach-man]

As long as it is open, it should be ok! I have always been amazed how people fear propane and natural gas so much, but think nothing of using phones, allowing static electricity and even smoke at gas stations! How many of you stop your rig, before entering a gas station and turn off all electric devices, fridge, hot water heater, etc? Anyway, sorry for the rant, your rig under a car port with open sides will be perfectly ok!

[Dayle1]

Not a problem, but what are you worried about? Propane is heavier than air and I'd only be concerned in a fully enclosed garage. Not necessary, but you could put 1 or 2 propane detectors under the trailer if it would make you feel better. Finally if you are building a house then you will have power, so propane use should be minimal, use electric heaters rather than the furnace. Besides electric is cheaper than propane

[starcraft69]

It will be fine no air will get trapped in an open air carport. I think you are over thinking it. congrats on building a home