kenallwine
Adventurer
Very nice! I have also gotten mine done since I last posted. I just haven't had time to grab any pictures yet.
Propane tank....???
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gasman
Adventurer
i forgot about this thread oops.. the ontario code also says
a container located on the exterior of a vehicle shall,
not project beyond the sides of the vehicle,
not be installed on the roof of a vehicle, unless accepted by the authourity having jurisdiction,
when located on the A frame of a vehicle designed to be towed, be mounted as close to the body of the vehicle as possible.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Oh, so I can't mount it at the front of my A-frame tongue? 
I think I might end up mounting it to the front wall of my trailer, towards the side. That way I don't even have to move it to set up camp. Just open the side door, and hook up the hose. The problem I see with this, is when I have my dirtbike across the tongue, I'm not sure there would be clearance to the tank...
Can I get a ready made bracket for a 5lb Manchester tank somewhere?
I think I might end up mounting it to the front wall of my trailer, towards the side. That way I don't even have to move it to set up camp. Just open the side door, and hook up the hose. The problem I see with this, is when I have my dirtbike across the tongue, I'm not sure there would be clearance to the tank...Can I get a ready made bracket for a 5lb Manchester tank somewhere?
Robert Bills
Explorer
Here are some photos of the Manchester ASME horizontal tank on my '46 Bantam T3-C trailer:
Found it used at a trailer repair shop for $50.
Found it used at a trailer repair shop for $50.
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saltamontes
Observer
*if* you store a propane tank horizontally that is designed to be stored vertically, make sure its relief valve it at the top of the cylinder (so relief valve opening expels gas not liquid lp).
http://www.hackneys.com/travel has a great pdf about propane tanks/valves/fittings/filling/etc
http://www.hackneys.com/travel has a great pdf about propane tanks/valves/fittings/filling/etc
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gasman
Adventurer
Oh, so I can't mount it at the front of my A-frame tongue?
Can I get a ready made bracket for a 5lb Manchester tank somewhere?
no,, you are good to go on the tounge.. as close to the body of the trailer as possible..
i talked to my cousin bout mounting them above the fenders on the side of my trailer and he said thats a no go.. he says '' inside the frame '' is the acceptable method, i gotta go with his answer cuz they do own a propane co, i can tell you from experiance that the codes are sometimes open for interpretation, one inspector will tell you one thing and the next guy gives you a completely different explanation of the same code,, it makes sense to me though , where is the safest spot on the trailer ? its not gonna get hit on the tounge, maybe a rock or too but thats it,,
chasespeed
Explorer
Yeah, that about boils it down here to.
Vehicle mounted ASME tanks are pretty tough, and have protection for all fittings.
Just keep an eye out, when looking for them, that you dont acquire a motor fuel tank. Those are a liquid withdrawal tank, and wont do you any good for vapor service.
I keep a 33# Fork Lift tank, in my truck(my service truck). I converted for vapor OR liquid service. What I like about the FL tanks, they are set-up to be stored vertically, OR horizontally.
Just make sure the relief valves are CLEAN, and have the covers(if equipped), and have room to vent if it comes to that.
Chase
Vehicle mounted ASME tanks are pretty tough, and have protection for all fittings.
Just keep an eye out, when looking for them, that you dont acquire a motor fuel tank. Those are a liquid withdrawal tank, and wont do you any good for vapor service.
I keep a 33# Fork Lift tank, in my truck(my service truck). I converted for vapor OR liquid service. What I like about the FL tanks, they are set-up to be stored vertically, OR horizontally.
Just make sure the relief valves are CLEAN, and have the covers(if equipped), and have room to vent if it comes to that.
Chase
kenallwine
Adventurer
Here is what I did for my 10lb tank. For padding and to make the fit a little tighter, I used some low compression foam tape
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Very nicely done Ken!
kenallwine
Adventurer
Well... we are back from our three week, 3,221 mile road trip. The tank bracket worked like a charm. I had a little rust where the water got in but not too bad. I wasn't able to source enough of the square end plugs before we left so I was stuck with the open ends. The only issue I had was on the adhesive of the closed cell foam tape. It would have a tendancy to move while taking the tank on and off. I also have to believe that was partially to do with the temperatures we were in +90F the whole time.
gasman
Adventurer
i forgot about this thread.. heres what im doing for now , i can fit 4 of the jerrycans plus the tank, or water jugs, batteries, whatever ? depending on the trip i load the basket differently but always strap the tank in the middle, i will be welding a bracket so that i can use better straps, gotta figure somthing out there???
Here is what I did for my 10lb tank. For padding and to make the fit a little tighter, I used some low compression foam tape
You, Sir, are about to find your design stolen and incorporated into the propane tank storage solution for Boomer...
Excellent concept.
Thanks!