Propane Storage

[Binkie]

How do you guys store your small disposable propane tanks?

I was considering a pvc pipe up on the rack, with holes for ventilation. I know this would be a bit like a greenhouse, but it can't be much worse than a tank sitting on it's own in the sun. Could use white pipe to keep cooler. Any thoughts?

 

[troyboy162]

I keep them in my trasharoo but they do ********** around a bit much

 

[SmoothLC]

Before I bought a Front Runner rack w/ the propane tank mount, I used an old milk crate and filled it with other stuff on top.

 

[Stumpalump]

I used to "store" them but I use a lot of them and have learned how indestructible they are. Toss them anywhere you would toss junk steel because that's all they are in the end.

 

[East Coast Overland]

Was thinking about this today. Was worried about the high heat inside a storage box on the roof top. But don't really want to keep them inside the truck. Thought at least a soft cooler with an ice pack might work? Maybe keep them in the cabin with AC? Other than tossing them anywhere ^^^ what else do you guys do?

 

[MANUCHAO]

In the drawer inside the rig year round.... winter and summer.. never had an issue with them..........

 

[GregSplett]

I know this rarely happens but i had one discharge in my subaru once.That was back in the days I refilled my own.

Do not use them any more it is either the 5 or the 2 1/2.

 

[Scoutman]

How many are you needing to carry on a given trip? If you're only talking about a few just store them with the rest of your kit or find an ammo can that would hold what you need.

 

[East Coast Overland]

I'm planning on taking 3 on my trip. Will most likely only use one, unless I buy a propane heater.
Ammo can is a good idea. Got a big one too.

 

[Binkie]

Ammo can is a good idea, but water tight-wouldn't that be a heat build up hazard? And if it does start to leak, a bit of a bomb?

 

[pluton]

I keep them in the Pelican 1600 along with the cheap Coleman propane stove and related stuff. That travels in the car, but could travel on the roof rack also.

 

[rayra]

I like the tube / sleeve idea. You could even rig it like a cup dispenser.

I absolutely wouldn't seal them up inside anything. Better any gas leaks disperse and/or be detected early.

A fabric wine bottle tote works well enough. I've also used those reusable fabric grocery bags. Used to use a milk crate in my pickup camping days, they were just in with all my kitchen junk.

eta - btw, the 1-lb camping bottles use the same valve attachment as the taller narrower welding torch bottles. But they cost a good bit more per pound than the camping bottles.

 

[East Coast Overland]

So basically the consensus seems to be to not have them sealed in anything as pressure could build up in case of a slow leak. So how important is it to keep them somewhat cool. It says they shouldn't be stored at high temps which would definitely be the case inside a plastic bin on the roof.

 

[Scoutn79]

I carry two, both inside the portable grill. Wrapped in socks so they don't make any(much) noise when bouncing along a trail.

Darrell

 

[outdoornate65]

Back when I owned a sailboat, we used to make a PVC propane holder that would mount to the rear railing with big-*** hose clamps. Glue a cap on one end and another cap (not glued) with a piece of rope to act as the lid. No risk of propane discharging in the boat or a locker. Worked great.