jfdemars
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Does anyone know of a regulation that prohibits mounting a propane tank on the rear bumper of an RV
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RVSnowbird
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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"Containers located on the rear of a vehicle must be securely fastened and protected by substantial bumpers. The vehicle's minimum normal road clearance under maximum load conditions must never be compromised by the location of a propane container."
"Propane gas containers should not be mounted on the roof or front of a vehicle."
Go check out the DOT website..it gets confusing...look at this too! HERE
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Polishnurse
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I have tried to locate Pamplet #58 that governs the instalation of DOT approved containers but couldn't find anything about your question. I would assume that it might be considered dangerous by most. Seeing that if a vechical runs into the but end of you RV. I would imagine it would be pretty close to a few sticks of TNT. Mounted on the A-frame, there is alot less likly hood of explosion, with the increased crash room. This is just my opion. You should consult a gas service like Subran, or contact proper authority before doing what you are sugguesting. I know I wouldn't want you driving down the road in front of me, at least not with-in a quarter of mile or so. Good luck and happy camping. Bill
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Thank you for asking that question.. I was (Till about a minute ago) considering such a mount.. I'll mount it differently. Don't know just how yet but it will be differently
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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bananadanna
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I tore some hair out trying to figure out how to carry it per code. Besides the prohibition on a rear bumper it is also illegal to carry it on your roof.
I do carry a 20lb bbq tank inside my van in a propane locker. Plumbers need such a product and sailors often custom build such a box. You need a gasketed door, floor vent and top vent.
Works great for me since most of my cooking is outdoors and I have a diesel furnace for heat. I am a city boy, too, and leave the bbq tank in the back yard so I can use the local tunnels.
It's pretty cool to have the steel cabinet since a safe can come in handy at the trailhead.
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rv2go
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Just a question. How is carrying a propane tank securely fastened to the rear bumper any different that the two 5 gallon gas cans that you see on all the Jeeps and other vehicles running up and down the hiways? Then too, here in the desert you see all these atv's on trailers, trucks etc. going down the hiway with all these red plastic gas cans just sitting there unsecured. Surely, this is not as safe as a securely fastened tank on a rear bumper
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gunny357
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Polishnurse wrote: You should consult a gas service like Subran, or contact proper authority before doing what you are sugguesting. Bill
Past experience for me indicates that Suburban is the last place to go for advice concerning propane. They might sell a lot of it but as far as being experts, NOT!
Consult with DOT and get it right the first time.
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HubMonkey
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rv2go wrote:Just a question. How is carrying a propane tank securely fastened to the rear bumper any different that the two 5 gallon gas cans that you see on all the Jeeps and other vehicles running up and down the hiways? Then too, here in the desert you see all these atv's on trailers, trucks etc. going down the hiway with all these red plastic gas cans just sitting there unsecured. Surely, this is not as safe as a securely fastened tank on a rear bumper
Gasoline is not under pressure like LPG is. An LPG bottle is a bomb.
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JFG
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The regulation resulted when a family of five died in their mh as a result of a rear end collision. the propane tanks mounted on the back of the coach exploded and all five were consumed in the fire.
Fred
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