Griswolds-5
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Hi -
We are considering a used TT (Trail light) and the Propane tanks sit inside the front of the trailer in a compartment between the master bed and the trailer hitch. I have noticed a lot of the newer trailers have free standing propane tanks on the outside.
Is one design better then the other?
Should we be concerned about having propane tanks in a confined compartment (especailly behind a wall next to master bed)?
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the wood tinker
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I think there are just covered by a plastic housing, mine are that way.
I had a Trail Lite Bantam but they were not covered on it.
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Griswolds-5
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the wood tinker wrote:I think there are just covered by a plastic housing, mine are that way.
I had a Trail Lite Bantam but they were not covered on it.
These are in a compartment, I have seen what your talkin about and these are not exposed in anyway...no cover, actually in a compartmentin the TT
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chevyman2
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Honostly I dont think it makes any difference. If you look at most any new Fifth Wheeler, you will see that they have 2 bottles locked up in a cabinet also. Similar to yours. I think it is strictly appearance only. I have found that tanks locked up in a cabinet are a bit harder to pull out to fill. Other than that, they will work the same. TIM
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Jim&Peg
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The enclosed compartments are required to be vented on the bottom. Propane is heavier than air so any leakage will escape out the bottom.
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Cool Canuck
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Griswolds-5 wrote:Should we be concerned about having propane tanks in a confined compartment (especailly behind a wall next to master bed)?
Thanks Take another look. I doubt that the compartment is confined. Usually the bottom is open and exposed to the elements. Most if not all 5th wheels have enclosed tanks under the bedroom.
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o2bpadln
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Don't think it makes any difference. All 5th wheels are made that way.
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rlc323
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Our Trail-Lite has the tanks inside the compartment. Keeps anyone from messing with your tanks and it has a more streamlined look. It is a bit rough lifting a full tank up over the bottom lip of the compartment. If you are not 6' 220 get a helper. The compartment is vented so no real safety issue. Also you may notice that the back wall of the compartment is well sealed from the interior of the trailer.
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