Is it safe to travel with a propane tank in a car?

You can only carry four propane cylinders in a sedan or SUV.The total weight off all the cylinders in a vehicle should not exceed 90 pounds, and no single cylinder should have a propane capacity of more than 45 pounds.The vertical and upright position is where propane cylinders must be secured.

A propane tank holder and stabilizer is the safest way to secure a propane cylinder in a vehicle.These tank holders can be locked into the cylinder's foot ring to make them safe and secure.A milk crate is preferred by many people.The cylinders will stay in the vertical position if the crates are sturdy.Securing a propane cylinder with rope, twine or a ratchet strap is acceptable, but make sure you have a good anchor point in their car.

Up to 1,000 pounds of propane can be transported in the back of an open pickup truck or trailer.The propane cylinders need to be loaded carefully and with the help of another person.A full 100 pound cylinder can weigh up to 180 pounds, so be sure to ask for assistance in getting the tank into your vehicle.Don't put a 100lb cylinder in a sedan or SUV.

The anchor points are where the propane cylinder is loaded into the truck.Use twine, rope or other tie-down to secure the cylinder at the base, near the foot ring and the top.People who are not comfortable tying knots can use tie-down straps.

Make sure customers know that forklift cylinders are designed to be used in the vertical position.The pressure relief valve is kept in the vapor space of the cylinder when it is secured to a forklift.The pressure relief valve can be shifted to the bottom in the liquid space of the cylinder if it is transported on its side.