LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Are there any issues sleeping inside the vehicle with a 5 lbs propane tank inside when cold weather? My question is because I know we carry 1 lbs baby cans inside when transporting. So is there a difference?
5 lbs propane tank inside of vehicle
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86scotty
Cynic
Tons of people do it and always have. You're about to get tons of responses from people who are paranoid about it and none from people who do it and have never had a problem. In cold weather, especially no problem. In hot weather/hot vehicle they can depressurize and are designed to do so. Exploding or anything like that? Not a problem. If you can smell you'll be fine.
I recommend a CO2/propane detector for any vehicle that one sleeps in, though I have slept in a million vehicles with propane onboard and stored indoors without an alarm.
Just to say this out loud, close the valve on your 5lb tank anytime you aren't using it. I have one plumbed in to my van instead of a fixed tank and I keep it off when not cooking. No problems.
I recommend a CO2/propane detector for any vehicle that one sleeps in, though I have slept in a million vehicles with propane onboard and stored indoors without an alarm.
Just to say this out loud, close the valve on your 5lb tank anytime you aren't using it. I have one plumbed in to my van instead of a fixed tank and I keep it off when not cooking. No problems.
HWY395ghost
Member
We always carry a 5 lb. inside the vehicle and use a brass valve cap as an extra precaution.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Do you sleep in same quarters? I am planning on small heater inside my vehicle before sleeping and early mornings...your thoughts? It will be a Mr. heater !
HWY395ghost
Member
We sleep in the same quarters, however only use the propane tank to run a water heater for hot showers when rear doors are open (Ford E250). For warmth we use a Planar (run it on kerosene) heater that sits outside the van when in use, i.e. no combustion inside the van.
Motafinga
Adventurer
I use a 5lb tank in my rig for cooking, never had a problem. I do turn it off when not using it and I use an LP / CO detector. I think the hype is likely overrated due to RV DOT Regulations, I mean it's just as much risk having an appliance and LP plumbing going into it inside the vehicle as far as I can tell.
I carry a 6lb worthington alum propane tank inside for several years but I don't sleep in the 80, rather on top in the RTT. I also carry, GASP, a 5g NATO fuel can inside for special times.
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