no more horizontal propane tank for me
I wanted a standard grill propane tank when I bought my camper new, but it wasn't available. So when the original needed to be re-certified, I decided to change it. Larger pictures on web site: link ...
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2) there is no leak in the case (verified) - except when I deliberately disconnect the tank, in which case the compartment door is open.
3) there is no ignition source in the case (dangerous to assume never)
If you are using a standard flexible connection, I've had those leak to the point of losing a full 20# in under 4 hrs. Even if you are using a copper connection, a certain amount of gas leaks out each time you disconnect. Then you pull a metal tank out of a metal compartment which can create a spark either from the rub or static and there goes a small fire, possibly a small explosion if the air/lp ratio is correct.
Yes small risk, but after 40 years of being around lp, not one I would be willing to take when elimination of the risk is so easy. But it's your rig, not mine.
Safe travels.
