Propane Tank - Laying down for transport?
Can I transport a 20lb propane tank on its side in my 5th wheel basement? I know I will have to secure it from rolling around, but the height with it standing up is the issue I have.
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If it's partially empty, you should be alright if you keep it partially tilted. It won't be a recommended or 100% safe position, but safer than horizontal because the gas won't flood the valve at the top.
With 20lb tank being almost as high as it is wide, I don't even understand the question. If the 5-er storage space isn't high enough, put it in your truck upright.
About safety... I remember Mexicans delivering 66 lbs cylinder to the camp. The cylinders were transported vertically on the flatbed truck, to please the authorities. Having arrived on the camp, they threw it down from the truck - not lowered, but threw - and one of them rolled it to my rig, kicking with his feet. Horizontally.
With 20lb tank being almost as high as it is wide, I don't even understand the question. If the 5-er storage space isn't high enough, put it in your truck upright.
About safety... I remember Mexicans delivering 66 lbs cylinder to the camp. The cylinders were transported vertically on the flatbed truck, to please the authorities. Having arrived on the camp, they threw it down from the truck - not lowered, but threw - and one of them rolled it to my rig, kicking with his feet. Horizontally.
