Usually we carry our third tank in the Tundra when we move from location to location. I hesitate to carry it in the back of the Dodge when pulling the fiver due to clearance issues. That is why it rides in the Tundra. Now, however, we are thinking about trading the Tundra for a 4-Runner. I don't want the propane in an enclosed rig. My question is can a propane cylinder (30 pounder) be transported horizontally in the bed of a truck if it is secured and protected? If I could lay it down in the Dodge it would have plenty of clearance.

Thanks......Steve

 

u can transport propane cylinders upright or layig down in the bed of the truck just make sure it is secured good so no movement like upright make sure it is up against the cab part area and straped tight if it is laying down not saying to do it but u can lol but laying down just make sure it is secured tightly so it doesnt rooll around and get a cap for the top to protect valve other than that u shoud be good

 

I belive the response over on rv.net was correct about transporting 30lb cylinders upright. A call to a local propane supplier would be a good place to start. They are typically very familiar with the DOT regulations surrounding propane transportation.

-Trey

 

Upright tanks are filled, stored, and transported UPRIGHT only.

If you have a height problem in the bed either consider a couple 20 lbers or moving the tank to a rack on the rear of the trailer or the 4 runner.

 

Thanks guys.

I have seen horizontal cylinders on some forklifts. Do they have different regulators that allow them to be horizontal?

Thanks again.....Steve

 

What John said. The safety on a 30 pounder is integrated into the valve, so if the cylinder is laid down then the safety is not in the vapor space. If the safety were to open, it would spray liquid propane everywhere. Not good, that means much more of a fire hazard, plus the potential for cryogenic burns on anybody who is unluck enough to be in the path of the spray.

On a motorfuel cylinder, the safety is in a seperate port - which is at the top of the cylinder if the operator has indexed the tank properly.

 

this should answer you questions.http://www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.c...ts/propane.pdf

 

Thanks guys. We have pretty much given up on the horizontal transport, and Momma really wants the 4-Runner, so we will have to figure something out.

Thanks for the link Duner...that was real helpful.

Steve