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09-08-2007, 11:00 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: lubbock
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #7076
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propane bottle
Does anyone know if it is alright to lay a tall propane bottle down in the front compartment of our unit?
Thanks
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09-08-2007, 11:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cooper
Posts: 1,230
M.O.C. #3029
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You did not say if the bottle is empty or full or what size the bottle is. I would be concerned about what the extra weight added to your overall pin weight.
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09-08-2007, 11:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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I carry an extra 30lb bottle in my front compartment. I'm not that concerned about the extra weight since I already have two 12 volt D8 Lifeline batteries in there that weigh 150lbs each.
I wouldn't lay it down if it contains propane although there will be many who will tell you that because of the new valves there wouldn't be any problem. But why take the chance?
Orv
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09-08-2007, 11:33 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: lubbock
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M.O.C. #7076
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Thank you for your help.
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09-08-2007, 11:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
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M.O.C. #6575
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by dannykaren
Does anyone know if it is alright to lay a tall propane bottle down in the front compartment of our unit?
Thanks
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I don't know about the new valves, but I saw photos of a car that had a bottle laying on it's side in the trunk. When the gas warmed up and started relieving pressure, the relief froze up. The cylinder exploded demolishing the car. The photo was at my propane dealer. He advised me to never lay a bottle on it's side. I would seek the advice of a propane dealer on this issue.
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09-08-2007, 11:43 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Midlothian
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M.O.C. #7596
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by SlickWillie
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by dannykaren
Does anyone know if it is alright to lay a tall propane bottle down in the front compartment of our unit?
Thanks
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I don't know about the new valves, but I saw photos of a car that had a bottle laying on it's side in the trunk. When the gas warmed up and started relieving pressure, the relief froze up. The cylinder exploded demolishing the car. The photo was at my propane dealer. He advised me to never lay a bottle on it's side. I would seek the advice of a propane dealer on this issue.
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Thats good to know. Cause I have been haulin around a 100lb. bottle in the back of the truck for the past couple of years. (But the bottle is empty when I travel)
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09-08-2007, 03:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bonita Springs
Posts: 1,943
M.O.C. #6977
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I have been told to never lay down a full tank as it could explode in a accident
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09-08-2007, 04:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Some bottles are meant to be used laying on their sides.
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09-08-2007, 06:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasco
Posts: 986
M.O.C. #5972
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Why not just get a bottle that is designed for a motorhome. I understand that they are always laid on their side. Should not be a problem them. Of course, if you then stand it up....
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