Thread: Gas bottle inside or on top?

I remember years back when LPG installations on motor vehicles started, a lot of vans had roof mounted gas cylinders.
After more than a few explosions and fires after rollovers gas bottles were banned from being installed on roofs/racks, could be an issue to check.
All LPG bottles installed in cars have sealed tap areas and are vented to the outside, caravans and campers must have floor vents under fixed LPG cooking or refrig. units to allow heavy LPG to escape, Regards Frank.

Extreme situation, BUT....

Many years ago, we got called to a car fire. It turns out, they had just filled up the gas cylinder for a bbq, put it in the back of the station wagon, and while they were waiting for the kids to come out of school, lit up a smoke.

WOOF

Only superficial injuries to the occupants, but the car was toast.


I like the idea of putting the cylinder in a milk crate, and if you can, would put it on the roof. However, as this is not always practical, then invest in some cable ties, and keep the plastic bung that you get with the swappies.

After you break camp, turn the bottle off, insert bung, and then cable tie the tap closed. Call me paranoid, but its easier to be safe, then constantly worried.