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As it cures liquid evaporates, probably most of the in-the-can weight

Very interesting! I want solar panels and roof rack storage as well as a lifting roof. My idea is four external telescoping posts supporting the roof rack tied into the lower chassis main rails independent of the lightweight insulated "living pod", which slides in and out, can be left behind...

Adding weight to the sheet steel will do that regardless

If you are never in the super-hot regions, they also have another type that apparently has wear longevity advantages needs re-coating less frequently but the tropic one is a must if you are.

Those "insulating" ball coatings are not effective. Henry 887 Tropi-Cool 100% Silicone White Roof Coating better flex for RVs, thick, one coat, excellent against tropical heat

A lead bank requires at least 4-5 hours charge to get back to 100% Full. No matter how high the amps available.

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/insights/2016/ps/features/johnson-controls-manufacturing-system-helps-mexico-battery-plants

Depends how it's used of course, lots of variables. But yes not a long lifespan compared to the others mentioned, maybe 4-5 years? Interstate makes no batteries, mostly uses JCI, meh.

Top FLA manufacturers are Rolls/Surette, Trojan, Deka/East Penn, U.S. Battery, Crown and Superior G24 FLAs aren't that long-lived though, same with 27 & 31's The "GC2 Golf Car" models are much better if you can make them fit. The best battery value by far is Duracell (actually Deka/East...

Odyssey Northstar and Lifeline are the top manufacturers in NA. EPM/Deka makes great FLA.

No. Very low current input, start very low voltage too like 2.0Vpc overnight then 2.5V then 3.0V and so on. They may be scrap though, but worth a try. When batts in storage need to check on them and keep topped up at storage voltage never Full and never let drop anywhere near 3.0Vpc...

Even then more flex than should be allowed

Nope it is indeed perfectly safe. The only dangers come from overfilling relative to temperature changes, the bottle not being well enough secured, and/or allowing the valve to get damaged by other objects not being secured. Just being carried on its side may increase those factors, but...

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I learned to drive in a farmer's '52 Landrover, from 12-15 offroad only Tons of fun...

See my post #15 > Not talking laws just practical safety My main point in this last was, do NOT assume that buying a DOT bottle designed FOR USE on its side, is going to work for the same purposes a vertical bottle is used for.

Don't let them actually flex, short lifespan

Lots of ferries and tunnels no LPG allowed at all, so easily removable is required, or you just can't go through ...

Any vertical in use tank can be STORED horizontally. Be VERY careful buying tanks designed to be USED horizontally. Mowers, forklifts, many use LIQUID output not gas and BIG BOOM from making mistakes. You may be able to find a freelance tech to help convert, replace valves etc but very rare...