Carrying gas bottles on a roof rack
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 07:06
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chris_s
How does everyone carry their gas bottles (either 4.5Kg or 9Kg) safely on a roof rack? I think carrying them inside is very risky (especially on the corrugated CSR next month). I've heard some put them in a milk crate, but think these might self destruct on the corrugations.
Reply By: Mainey (wa) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 17:18
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 17:18
chris,
The gas bottle carries a warning about leaving them in the sun for prolonged periods of time, I'm sure they only print it there to cover themselves when they do explode.
However they don't give the same warning when storing gas bottles in the shade, and yes it will get very hot up on the roof rack, not to mention add weight, increase drag and bulk.
Why not transport it (turned off) inside the vehicle as I do, and as *ALL* Mobile Homes do also.
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Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 19:21
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 19:21
Most Caravans and Camper Trailers have the Gas Bottles on the drawbar and this is usually in the sun so this must have been determined as a safe place to have them.
I believe the Gas Bottles in Motor Homes are in enclosures which are vented to the outside.
I don't think there is a case of a Gas Bottle exploding while being in the sun.
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