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I think its OverlandX who has his mounted on the rear corner ladder of his rack. It's a white JKU. It looks effective.
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I was going to fab something up from some ideas i had seen on youtube. but i think i can slim it down a lot and i will keep ya posted. i have purchased the parts just trying to find time, its boat show time.
Snow in wa its funny how it locks the city up, So i got bored and sewed up a cover for the tankView attachment 85217 View attachment 85220 View attachment 85220 View attachment 85220 View attachment 85220 View attachment 85220Attachments
So the snow is gone and i got a chance to mount my tank, i had watched a you tube video and said i can improve that.
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I decided to go with a 20 lbs. aluminum forklift tank. I typically fill it twice each year (for Propex and Partner stove). If I have to use a propane fire pit during burn restrictions I tend to go through 20 lbs. for an overnight trip. Don't have to worry about it rusting and it doesn't sit any higher than the RTT. I can reach the valve without a stool too!
I have a 5 lb tank and we filled it twice in our three month Alaska trip.
We used it everyday with our Camp Chef Everest stove. Power Tank makes a nice bracket for the tank.
We used it everyday with our Camp Chef Everest stove. Power Tank makes a nice bracket for the tank.
I recently mounted a trailer tongue tool box on my off road camper and now I am 2 inches from getting my 11 lb tank to fit between the box and jack...its 12" diameter and I saw some 5 lb tanks that are 8" diameter. Now I need to find a twin tank mount to fit 2 of the smaller tanks. I saw a single tank mount for $100 and the tanks are around $70 each. That 2 inches is costing me big time...
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I bought an 11lb LP Tank off amazon. I bungied it to my Gobi rack while traversing the TAT. So far it's been solid. (Do not lie these tanks on their side).
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Nikko and Lee
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Nikko and Lee
How about couple of these ? Only 23.1 x 7.2 x 6.8 inches
Worthington 299494 6-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder
Worthington 299494 6-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder
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@Nickzero , looks like your trip is off to a good start! You're moving out West, correct? I think I remember seeing you post that. If so, enjoy it out there! Tons of terrain!
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I've heard that as well but I can't seem to find out why everybody says that. Lifestyle Overland went all the way to Alaska and back with their tank on its side the entire time it was up on the roof rack. That's several thousand miles. I asked them if they had any issues and they said none at all. They also said the same thing that everyone says not to, but not why not to.
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Those are nice and all but $240 a piece? That's close to $500 for a pair. Wow, and I thought my Viking composite 8lb tank was expensive.
Some tanks are made to lay on their side (usually for RVs, forklifts, etc.). They are very expensive compared to upright tanks. I have a 20 lbs. forklift tank mounted sideways on my roof rack and it is vapor service like a standard upright. Some sideways tanks provide liquid service...you don't want one of those.
But, I have yet to have my valve or regulator freeze up when below 0º. I'm not sure if I've been lucky, or if it has something to do with the extra internal plumbing that is required to provide vapor while sideways.
You can transport a standard upright tank sideways, but DON"T try to use it while laying sideways. It can inject liquid propane into your device and make a big boom.
I'm not an expert about any of this...but this is how I understand it.
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Thanks! So far so good! We will be eventually moving out west not sure 100% on where though. We will keep trekking the TAT and we may find a new place to settle. Loving the scenic drive so far. Jeep is holding up great!
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That's awesome to hear! Looks like you guys are having a blast...some great pics you've posted! I'll check out the channel tonight!
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