How to carry propane tank

[harpersJK]

I mounted my tank to my hi-lift jack, fairly simple brackets with the powertank mount.
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[Jaytperry89]

This is what my wife and I came up with, I think the quick fist clamps and the craftsman ladder mount and a locking tie down costed around 60 bucks. I'll post up some pics with it mounted

 

[Jaytperry89]

This is how it turned out

 

[tritonl]

Damn awesome! Looks great! These mounting brackets are so much better then shelling out $100+, so glad I found this thread. I also have the 11 gallon footwell water tank myself, can't wait to use it this season. Got a tankless water heater shower set up I'm itching to use on longer trips as well. Here's what I came up with for mounting on my rack for now. Stupid short garage door means I'll have to leave it off till I gear up for a trip but oh well, it's easy enough to get on/off with a couple bolts.

If you re drilled the holes 2"-3" lower you could move the strap down toward the middle of the tank and most likely be able to use both holes.

 

[XJ5280]

If you re drilled the holes 2"-3" lower you could move the strap down toward the middle of the tank and most likely be able to use both holes.

Thought about doing something like that but on the other side where the strap connects its on a welded tab so I'd have to cut the tab off and weld on a new one a couple inches lower. Eventually that may be something I tackle to make perfect but it's worked for me the entire summer with no issues the way it is rigged up now. I did use a bottle jack to bow out the sides a bit so that the tank doesn't rub on either side and create some potential issues. I also covered the rear with tool drawer liner to cut down on metal on metal rubbing. Still a far better solution than spending double-triple the price on a dedicated mount from some of these "overland" accessory companies.

 

[tritonl]

Thought about doing something like that but on the other side where the strap connects its on a welded tab so I'd have to cut the tab off and weld on a new one a couple inches lower. Eventually that may be something I tackle to make perfect but it's worked for me the entire summer with no issues the way it is rigged up now. I did use a bottle jack to bow out the sides a bit so that the tank doesn't rub on either side and create some potential issues. I also covered the rear with tool drawer liner to cut down on metal on metal rubbing. Still a far better solution than spending double-triple the price on a dedicated mount from some of these "overland" accessory companies. View attachment 212551

I forgot about the tab on the other side. It would just take a bit more work. But if its doing the job why mess with it.

 

[genocache]

Thought about doing something like that but on the other side where the strap connects its on a welded tab so I'd have to cut the tab off and weld on a new one a couple inches lower. Eventually that may be something I tackle to make perfect but it's worked for me the entire summer with no issues the way it is rigged up now. I did use a bottle jack to bow out the sides a bit so that the tank doesn't rub on either side and create some potential issues. I also covered the rear with tool drawer liner to cut down on metal on metal rubbing. Still a far better solution than spending double-triple the price on a dedicated mount from some of these "overland" accessory companies. View attachment 212551

How about drilling a hole lower and bolting a piece of angle iron to it, with a hole for the strap mount?

 

[Commish1999]

Home Depot tool hook, ratchet strap, velcro keeper and a master lock. Been using it for nearly a year. I have a 12' hose for connections.

 

[old_man]

I run a 20# on my teardrop. Cheap and available everywhere, even exchange since fewer places will refill these days. I have it hooked to my stove with an outlet for my portable grill. I even plan to use it for a propane fire ring since fire restrictions are getting so prevalent. A fire ring or a grill can suck down a bottle quick.

 

[Viking1204]

I kept it simple and cheap like @Commish1999 did, simple ratchet strap and cheap bike lock!

 

[pmurphy16]

Why would you need 20lbs of propane? Get a little 5lb tank and a bracket.

Propane Tank Bracket 5 lb. Manchester 1.2 gal. LP Bottle 8 in Diameter Power Tank

Propane Tank Bracket 5 lb. Manchester 1.2 gal. LP Bottle 8 in. Diameter from Power Tank. For short camping trips the 5 lb. Propane (LP) tank is a great size propane tank holder. The tank that it fits is a Manchester 5 lb. propane tank, Model 10054.3, 8 in. diameter. It's small and holds the same...

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because in california as everyone knows there is a fireban. Most places only allow propane fires so for us having a 20lb tank goes a long ways for the outland bowl.

 

[DMS1]

I carry 6 of the 1 pound tanks that I refill and use a brass cap from amazon incase they might leak.

 

[DMS1]

Home Depot tool hook, ratchet strap, velcro keeper and a master lock. Been using it for nearly a year. I have a 12' hose for connections.

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I hope I never drive behind you

 

[Commish1999]

I hope I never drive behind you

Me too...

 

[mep1811]

because in california as everyone knows there is a fireban. Most places only allow propane fires so for us having a 20lb tank goes a long ways for the outland bowl.

You left that detail out of your original post.

 

[Tundracamper]

The above bolted to wood that is bolted to the roof rack. Then, the 5 lb tank that fits inside this pot are strapped to eye hooks bolted directly to the roof rack. So far, this works great.

 

[shaepa]

Ignik has a 5# tank with a growler which is safe to carry in the vehicle. We were going to go with a bigger tank, but this is a better option for our rig since we don’t have a good place to mount it either.
However, we were thinking of trying to fab something that could go in the hitch receiver and sit nicely on the rear bumper…

 

[Tundracamper]

Ignik has a 5# tank with a growler which is safe to carry in the vehicle.

I’m curious what makes this tank any different from a standard propane tank. I don’t see where they advertise that it is designed to transport indoors, at least any more so than a standard propane tank.

 

[kwill]

What is a growler?

 

[genocache]

What is a growler?

Yeah, I thought a growler was a bottle one brought from home to fill with draft beer at the bar/brewery.