Hey, let's get a couple pics of the tank you are trying to carry in the bed of the truck so that some of OUR engineer-minded or anal members can figure EXACTLY what you need to do.

 

make a rack for it

 

Make a standard for the post hole, then strap the tank at the bottom and top. Just a quick idea, I always just lay mine sideways at the tailgate and strap it down like that.

 

I would put a plastic milk container under the bottom (that's how I carry 20-30 pounders fit like a glove) then with protective cover on outlet wrap a ratcheting strap twice around it do the bottom also if ya like when tight it will stop it rolling around especially with square milk thing on bottom. Really I have not heard that ti`s a rule to stand up rite? Now acetylene that's different it`s dangerous to transport that laying down against the law I think?

 

I just hook a strap in each handle on the top of the tank and anchor them in their respective post hole in the bed. I then use one strap across the bed (left to right) and attach it to the tie down loops in the bed keeping the middle of the tank secure against the front of the bed. I use ratchet straps so I can get them good and snug.

 

ASTE25 is the winner... It's how it is done!

 

I lived in a place quite a few years ago that used 100lb propane tanks and I always transported them in the back of my s10 blazer laying down. I don't think that having them lying down is the issue itself, it probably has to do with the handle/valve being more exposed to damage that way which is a safety issue. Anyway, ASTE25 sounds like the way I would do it if I transported them upright without some kind of rack. However, I do have an ADARAC which would make it a snap to secure the tanks upright securely. It might be something to consider if you really want a good way to secure them upright. Other brands of racks would work as well. You could also get some aftermarket bed hooks to put in the open bed holes to be able to secure the bottoms of the cylinders better.

 

Propane powered fork trucks have the tank mounted laying down. The issue is, like stated before, protecting the valve. I would simply lay it down and use a 2X4 or 4x4 jig of some sorts to keep the tank from sliding thus eliminating the potential for the valve to be struck. To me standing it up is far more dangerous. if somehow the strapping came loose you now have a projectile traveling at whatever speed your truck is moving. "once in motion....."

 

If you handy and own a welder you could make a rack for the front bed stake pockets to secure the cylinder, if your not so handy you can build one of these.

It is amazing what you can find using goggle, one note to the above video is I would use straps not bungee cords to secure the bottles.

 

Propane powered fork trucks have the tank mounted laying down. The issue is, like stated before, protecting the valve. I would simply lay it down and use a 2X4 or 4x4 jig of some sorts to keep the tank from sliding thus eliminating the potential for the valve to be struck. To me standing it up is far more dangerous. if somehow the strapping came loose you now have a projectile traveling at whatever speed your truck is moving. "once in motion....."

According to the place I get my bottle filled it is illegal to haul them laying flat. I have never looked up the law, but I assume that since they do this for a living they would be up on what the laws are.

 

Yeah, it's illegal, but I don't know really why... I too would prefer to transport them on their side..

 

Just wrap a tow strap around the handle on top and then loop it around the hitch and go. It saves loading and unloading.

 

Why not just transport it laying down and just have them fill it standing up? If your worried about them seeing, just pull off a block away and stand it up a d strap it, then stop again after leaving and lay it back down.

That's what I'd do. Doesn't require anything to be made and is free

 

Um no people. THE TANK should never lay down, it HAS a arrow on it saying which end is up.

The forklift has a tank DESIGNED to lay down.

the reason is the blow off valve will open, letting the liquid out. bad idea.

Can you carry them laying down ??? Yes on short runs and not on a hot day as it will expand and leak.

NEVER store them in a hot garage also, outside is always best

Propane is very cold and a liquid, not a gas

Certifed ProPane filler

 

A496HD do you sell Propane and Propane accessories?
You beat me to it brother.
"On the side, you're going to have a bad ride"

 

A496HD do you sell Propane and Propane accessories?
You beat me to it brother.
"On the side, you're going to have a bad ride"

Filled them and sold them...........

U have to be certified to fill the bottles.

Did it at 15

Again at Boeing in 99

Then a a Repair shop for 3 years, U get used to the smell of it !!! LOL

One of those jobs, keeps following me around !!!!

 

Kinda reminds me of King of the Hill :lol:

 

I apologize for speaking without having a full knowledge of the situation. I didn't realize it was illegal or that fork truck tanks were designed in that fashion. That being said, i would leave your tailgate down and install an igniter in the the bed. That way when the blow-off valve leaks you can ignite the escaping fumes/liquid and give your truck a little boost down the highway

 

nobody can see the tank while driving, no propane police ot there.

U all missing the point the HEAT of weather is the point here........

Heat over presures the tank, the vent opens. If it in open space who cares. NOW if its in your garage, well boom, boom.

Been caring the big one layed down for over 38 years, common sense. I go straight home and stand the darn thing up.

 

Just lay it down and strap it as previously talked about I`m a gas fitter that thing will not blow up sure working with propane temp has a lot to do with press the hotter outside the more press that's why as someone that fills them can only fill to 80% some room for expansion. It is against the law for sure to over fill. Their is so much safety built into them fuse-able plugs and press relief valves it is almost impossible for something to happen. As far as laying it down with arrow on it for fork lift that`s because it supplies the propane as a liquid and it has a vaporizer that runs hot coolant through it to vaporize it to a gas to cylinders for ignition. Just lay it down and prevent it from rolling around. I`have walked up to them and hit with a hammer it`s a good way to scare the s#$t out of apprentices.

 

^^^Finally, the voice of reason. If the release valve on the tank is mounted on top, the tank can be transported in a horizontal position BUT must be stood upright before use. This allows any liquid to drain back to the bottom of the tank and prevents damage to pressure regulators when the valve is opened.

 

This is what i ended up doing.
Too bad when I got to Tractor Supply to fill it they told me the tank needs to be certified.

100 lb tank

• Bildoo
• Nov 22, 2015

100 lb tank2

• Bildoo
• Nov 22, 2015

 

^^^Finally, the voice of reason. If the release valve on the tank is mounted on top, the tank can be transported in a horizontal position BUT must be stood upright before use. This allows any liquid to drain back to the bottom of the tank and prevents damage to pressure regulators when the valve is opened.

What, the part where he hits them with a hammer is the voice of reason? :lol:

 

Yeah imagine hitting a weak spot or something and WHOOSH...... surprise. Apprentice would be saying "This guy is gonna git me learned reel good". Nice job Bildoo. That looks pretty secure. Do get it certified for your own safety though. A welding supply is what I look for when I need 100# tanks certified if you haven't found a place to do so. Then you can safely smack with hammer cause it's cirtifyed.