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bobbyjean

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need some help....have a standard 1/2 ton pick up...trying to find a way to support a 100# lp tank uprite when i fill it.
tried some bully straps that mount on bedrail but the wheelwell is causing grief,i have a tonneu cover that rolls up so if it need's to go front of bed i either have to remove or build it out as cover rolled up is about a foot...anybody have an idea's,thanks
 
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They are a PITA to stand up, that's why I lay them down. No, it's not right but as long as you don't use it immediately when you get home you're fine.
 
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Take a piece of plywood and cut it to fit between the fender wells. Attach short 2x4 to it to form a pocket for the base of the tank. Use 1" ratchet straps to spiderweb it from the top of the tank to the 4 corners of the bed.
 
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Bondo said:
Ayuh,.... That ain't much to go on,.....

I winch strap em' upright against the tailgate, 'n side rail, in an aft corner,....
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Same basic process I've used for all sorts of cylinders for the last 30+ years. the only difference is I put them in the cab end of the bed if possible.

Tommy
 
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Streetbu said:
They are a PITA to stand up, that's why I lay them down. No, it's not right but as long as you don't use it immediately when you get home you're fine.
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Interesting. Dumb question, what is the issue about how long after they have been on their side to use them? I know I have always been told to transport them upright. I always thought it had something to do with protecting the valve area.
 
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Bondo said:
Ayuh,.... That ain't much to go on,.....

I winch strap em' upright against the tailgate, 'n side rail, in an aft corner,....
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it's a chevy silverado 1500 6.5 ' bed
against the tailgate... ok... i have a "bed rug" tailgate mat thats only on velcro straps...i will rip that off and hook to that i guess....was thinking of making some sort of rig i can put on when needed....i'm no welder or it would be done already
 
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Crossfire05 said:
Interesting. Dumb question, what is the issue about how long after they have been on their side to use them? I know I have always been told to transport them upright. I always thought it had something to do with protecting the valve area.
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There is a slime, for lack of a better term, in the tank. It will get into the valve which in turn will get into the regulator if used right away. Let it sit upright for maybe 30 minutes and you're good to go. It is not put into the tank on purpose, but builds up over time. Doesn't hurt anything. I can't remember where it actually originates from.

Obviously the main reason to not transport tanks on their side is in case of an accident or valve failure. It would be a rocket and could easily kill someone.
 
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Crossfire05 said:
Interesting. Dumb question, what is the issue about how long after they have been on their side to use them? I know I have always been told to transport them upright. I always thought it had something to do with protecting the valve area.
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Propane isn't an issue AFTER transportation. You stand them up during transportation because if the relief valve opens with the tank laying down, liquid propane comes out instead of vapor, and is much more dangerous due to the aggressive expansion. You can bring propane cylinders home, stand them up and put them right to use.

Acetylene is a different issue, It must be left up right during use because acetone can come out of the torch instead of gas if the cylinder is lying down. If you lay an acetylene cylinder down, the rule of thumb is to let it sit standing up for the same amount of time as it was laid down, up to 24 hours, to let the acetone settle.

Tommy
 
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I just lay them down in the bed. I hook them up as soon as I get home. Never had a problem. Been doing it all my life.
 
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It has multiple large brass grommet spread throughout the net so you can attach ratchet straps just about anywhere to pull it taught.
 
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You stand them up during transportation because if the relief valve opens with the tank laying down, liquid propane comes out instead of vapor, and is much more dangerous due to the aggressive expansion. You can bring propane cylinders home, stand them up and put them right to use.
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winner! on all points.
I hauled mine laying down, ratchet strapped to the bulked end. no problems
 
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If I had a 100# tank I'd probably strap it in my appliance dolly then ratchet strap it all in the bed like I would a fridge. The dolly would make moving the tank a piece of cake too.

I know it doesn't apply for the 100#, but a 20# tank fits perfectly in a milk crate.
 
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Check out this guys setup.

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http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f64/propane-carrier-61162.html
 
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I drive the tractor to the cabin and put the tank into the bucket. Deliver the tank to the truck (on less squishy ground) and take it to the nice propane girl. I stand it upright in the truck, and she fills it. I lay it back down, tighten the ratchet straps and drive it home. Then it goes back into the tractor and over to the cabin.

No issues.
 
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