Thoughts on a undercarriage propane tank ///

[MANUCHAO]

Im planning on putting a 25 horizontal propane tank

I currently carry 2 10lbs tanks on the rear swing out from the bumper...but im getting lazy and having to unmount the tanks in order to be used its getting old...
I also want to shift some of the weight from the rear to the middle/front of the rig...

Im planning on putting the horizontal tank in front of the rear axle on the right side.. The tank itself is made out of fiberglass so Im thinking of building a steel/alum sleeve to hold and protect the tank.... The tank would need to be pulled out for refills but not for day to day usage.... Im also planning on running a hose to the rear of the bumper with a quick disconnect like this one


Any input recommendation would be great.. !!

Frank

 

[90DROPTOP]

im interested in other peoples opinion on this aswell, i do not feel safe carring my propane bottles in the cab of my suburban,

 

[NothingClever]

Might risk getting in some hot water with law enforcement. To meet DOT regulations, you might consider going with an approved, engineered solution.

http://www.manchestertank.com/products/rvproducts.htm

 

[90DROPTOP]

Might risk getting in some hot water with law enforcement. To meet DOT regulations, you might consider going with an approved, engineered solution.

http://www.manchestertank.com/products/rvproducts.htm

Thanks for the link,

 

[MANUCHAO]

The tank Im planning on using is DOT approved...
I seen the Manchester tanks but they are pricey and would be too big to put under my rig.....
Thanks for the input tho'

Keep it coming....

 

[perkj]

this is the one you want....same tank used in the VW Vanagon Westfalia that mounts underneath :

Details in these links
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2447

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1235_208/new_propane_tank.html

http://www.busdepot.com/253070601D

 

[DesertBoater]

If you decide you do want one of the Manchester tanks, and are interested in a drive to AZ or ID in the near future, I've got one here.

Cheers,
West