Safely transporting spare propane tank - is my truck bed OK?

[NB Canada]

Thanks for all the supportive suggestions. I like the idea of not being limited by the quick connect hose for the Blackstone. Plus, my son loves to tailgate and he will borrow it and I'd rather not have to swap out hoses.

By the way, I see the Blackstone Tailgater on Amazon for about $245. I got mine on sale at BJs for $129 - great deal!

I think we are about ready to roll. Last question - - Are my Westlake tires going to hold up? I see so many differing opinions. How often should i pull over and let them cool?

Thanks all

Pull over to let them cool?????

What is that?

I guarantee most if not all tire failures are the fault of the operator
Lack of air
Overloaded
Bearings bad
Bent axle
Or the big one which is unavoidable most times is hitting road debris

Invest in a tpms


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew 1840 payload

[attaboy]

I think we are about ready to roll. Last question - - Are my Westlake tires going to hold up? I see so many differing opinions. How often should i pull over and let them cool?

Thanks all

This is a decision each of us must make for ourselves, I chose Goodyear Endurance.
This question always reminds me of the American revolution against England.
1/3 of the people wanted independence.
1/3 of the people wanted to remain dependent on England.
1/3 of the people did not care.
Bob A.

[NB Canada]

This is a decision each of us must make for ourselves, I chose Goodyear Endurance.
This question always reminds me of the American revolution against England.
1/3 of the people wanted independence.
1/3 of the people wanted to remain dependent on England.
1/3 of the people did not care.
Bob A.

So I assume you tossed the west lakes in the trash after you changed them?


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew 1840 payload

[cookinwitdiesel]

I upgraded the 30# tanks on my Solitude to 40# tanks and still take the 30#s with me every trip. I keep them upright in the front of the truck bed covered by one of those Camco covers just to keep them out of direct weather (and mildly conceal what they are). I strap this to the side of the truck bed. Has worked great so far - several thousand miles. Coming west when we moved this past November, I was very glad to have the extra tanks as I did have to leave my furnace running all the time for 2 days to keep the trailer from freezing (4 day drive from VA to WY).

[OurNewEra]

Last question - - Are my Westlake tires going to hold up? I see so many differing opinions. How often should i pull over and let them cool?

Thanks all

That is not a question anyone can answer, not even you. Replacing them is a personal decision based on the information you have obtained and your comfort level as @attaboy states so accurately.

As for 'let them cool'. . . you don't need to pull over to let them cool on a regular basis. You would need to pull over if they are running above normal operating temperatures. You won't know if they are operating at normal temperatures unless you have invested in and are using a TPMS as @NB Canada stated. If the tire temperature is above your normal operating temperature you should pull over because there is something wrong. Not to let them cool. Tire will reach an operating (internal) temperature based on many things - speed, road conditions, ambient temperature and loading (weight). If all things are constant the only thing that should affect your tire temp is ambient temperature.

If you use a TPMS you'll get a feel for what the normal operating temperature of YOUR tires are on YOUR setup. If the temps increase too much then you should pull over and check it out, especially if they are not increasing equally. If one or two tires are increasing more than the others then you may have an issue and it should be inspected. Also, a good TPMS will have ranges or tolerances that can be set for temperature and pressure. The system will alert you to a tire temperature or pressure that is outside the acceptable range.

[rootusrootus]

By the way, I see the Blackstone Tailgater on Amazon for about $245. I got mine on sale at BJs for $129 - great deal!

That's a good deal. Amazon is currently at one of their highest prices for that (it's been higher, but mostly lower). Typical is 199, goes on sale routinely for about $150, has been on sale for as low as $125.

[SC_Scott]

I upgraded the 30# tanks on my Solitude to 40# tanks and still take the 30#s with me every trip. I keep them upright in the front of the truck bed covered by one of those Camco covers just to keep them out of direct weather (and mildly conceal what they are). I strap this to the side of the truck bed. Has worked great so far - several thousand miles. Coming west when we moved this past November, I was very glad to have the extra tanks as I did have to leave my furnace running all the time for 2 days to keep the trailer from freezing (4 day drive from VA to WY).

I was thinking about changing to 40# it seems like they should fit as they’re only about 5” taller. Shame they didn’t outfit them with 40’s from the get go.

[cookinwitdiesel]

I was thinking about changing to 40# it seems like they should fit as they’re only about 5” taller. Shame they didn’t outfit them with 40’s from the get go.

They fit in the space fine, but you have to angle them to get them in as the door opening is a hair short.

[Ynot4me2]

As others have said, investing in a good tpms is a real good long term investment. I plan on using our West Lakes for a second and final season. They do have a bad reputation for blow outs so I inspect then regularly when traveling. Morning before taking off and when pit stop.

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[Silverbeard]

[QUOTE=jboleske;343709]Hi all

I find different points of view on this, so looking to you great folks for some perspective.

I have a 2021 imagine 2400bh and we are getting ready for our maiden voyage. We purchased a Blackstone Tailgater grill. I know I can change out the hose and use the RVs quick connect port. But concerned about using too much propane.

So, I am considering bringing a spare 20 lb tank just for the grill. Traveling from NJ to Florida. Towing with a 2021 Ram 1500 with 64 box. Is it safe to transport the tank (assuming I secure it in a crate and strap it in)? If yes, best place in the box to carry it?

Thanks all. Stay safe

Jeff


Here’s the way I strap my propane tank when transporting it. It’s a commercial strap. Take a look at it at tailergaterstrap.com. It’s the only way I transport spare tanks.