Propane storage

[Dkman71]

Wondering what people do -

I have a smartcap/canopy, so could store in inside but obviously not vented and I have electrical devices mounted (fuse blocks etc).

Could potentially go on the roof, but with a RTT I’m again in a bind.

Came from a JK where I had it mounted to the spare and it worked great. Ideas??!

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[Mr._Bill]

Wondering what people do -

I have a smartcap/canopy, so could store in inside but obviously not vented and I have electrical devices mounted (fuse blocks etc).

Could potentially go on the roof, but with a RTT I’m again in a bind.

Came from a JK where I had it mounted to the spare and it worked great. Ideas??!

If you have a RSI Smartcap, it has a positive pressure vent in the roof. It should move enough air through the back and past the tailgate. As long as no gas leaks, and it doesn't get too hot, it should be reasonably safe.

Best option would probably be a carrier for a roof rack. Look at Front Runner and see what they offer. Maybe you can find something to attach to the bumper.

 

[chorky]

Theres only a problem if you have a gas leak - and a gas leak is a problem that should be resolved. Routine testing is important for safety of course. I have mine in the bed, soon to be 2 of them - with me sleeping right next to them. Optimum? Not at all... But I also routinely test for leaks and will be installing multi-gas monitor. It's really no different than a RV if you think about it.

 

[chorky]

Also, every piece of gear should always be secured. Especially a propane tank. It's fine sitting there, but you don't want it banging around. I have every single item in my entire vehicle secured in some way. In a wreck or rollover - is when bad things happen, and you don't want a flaming ball being a projectile. Secure the load. Check for leaks. Fix leaks that are found. And enjoy your trip.

 

[Dkman71]

Thanks for the replies - You’ve reminded me I’ve plugged up the tailgate using the best I could (tailgate seal kit) due to water and dust incursion - this might come back to haunt me.

I’m going to buy a 12v gas monitor, mount it low in the cap, plug it into that fuse block of mine - and hope I can hear it from the cab should it ever go off (and well before we go boom).

 

[chorky]

The chances of it spontaneously igniting is low. Just because you have electrical and fuses back there doesnt' mean it will go off. Remember, it has to be leaking to pose a danger, then you would have to have a large enough spark at the same time. I would not worry about an always on gas alarm. I mean it's not a terrible idea but not entirely necessary. I am doing that just because I will be sleeping back there, so it's a bit different. Maybe pick up one of those leak detecters from the local hardware store and check around the propane connections every now and then to put your mind at ease. The chances of it leaking and exploding is not likely - you're much more likely to have a really bad accident and a random box hitting you in the head. propane, at least in the US, I would assume Canada as well, has a additive that makes it smell pretty obvious when there is a leak. I had a very very very very small leak in my RV once. So small it was hardly worth fixing. It would cause a bubble from soapy water maybe once in 5 minutes. That was just enough to make the smell noticeable. If propane leaks were that common, RV's would probably not use propane. Safety is good. But don't worry yourself to death over it.

 

[BunkieJeeper75]

Wondering what people do -

I have a smartcap/canopy, so could store in inside but obviously not vented and I have electrical devices mounted (fuse blocks etc).

Could potentially go on the roof, but with a RTT I’m again in a bind.

Came from a JK where I had it mounted to the spare and it worked great. Ideas??!

I also have a smart cap with same venting concerns and tailgate sealing for dust issues and my storage of a 5lb bottle is in a FlameKing storage container (padded with molle straps) strapped onto a frig slide to prevent movement.
I also have a Redarc charge system/battery/fuse block.
im not concerned as long as I check tank for leakage, which I’ve never had an issue with.

 

[Dkman71]

I’ve never had an issue storing propane indoors, either, but was curious what others do. I’ll be storing it back there in a custom bag with straps (off my old spare tire). It’s hard not to notice a propane leak, anyways.

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