Carrying gas bottles on a roof rack
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 07:06
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How does everyone carry their gas bottles (either 4.5Kg or 9Kg) safely on a roof rack? I think carrying them inside is very risky (especially on the corrugated CSR next month). I've heard some put them in a milk crate, but think these might self destruct on the corrugations.
Reply By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 08:03
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 08:03
The milk crate is the way to go. Secure it with a good ocky strap.
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Follow Up By: Ozboc - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 08:37
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 08:37
Totally agree with using a milk crate - did you ever play with these as a kid?? we built jumps from them - threw them around - used and abused - could never break them
definitely the better way to transport a gas bottle
Boc
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Follow Up By: DIO - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 09:19
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 09:19
There may be exceptions, but I was always of the understanding that the milk crates were actually owned by the various milk distribution/processing companies and that it was illegal to use them for anything other than which they were designed. Have read that it would actually amount to a Larceny offence by such users. Just for info.
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Follow Up By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 09:25
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 09:25
"Milk Crate", a generic term for a plastic storage box. Readily available from your local Bunnings etc...
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 13:38
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 13:38
If they pursued the line of larceny for possesion of MIlk Crates they would have to build new prisons to accomodate all the owners. LOL
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Reply By: Boobook2 - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 08:14
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 08:14
Opposite Lock sell Gas Botle Holders that bolt to a roof Rack.
Gas Bottle Holder
I am pretty sure Rhine make a similar thing.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:10
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:10
OL gas bottle holders only suit certain models of bottles. I took my 4.5kg bottle in to try it out and it was too fat to fit in the holder.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 16:14
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 16:14
I think you may find that there is a legal limit as to the size of gas bottle allowed on the roof. Weren't roof mounted LPG tanks outlawed?
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Reply By: Mainey (wa) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 17:18
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 17:18
chris,
The gas bottle carries a warning about leaving them in the sun for prolonged periods of time, I'm sure they only print it there to cover themselves when they do explode.
However they don't give the same warning when storing gas bottles in the shade, and yes it will get very hot up on the roof rack, not to mention add weight, increase drag and bulk.
Why not transport it (turned off) inside the vehicle as I do, and as *ALL* Mobile Homes do also.
Mainey . . .
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Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 19:21
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008 at 19:21
Most Caravans and Camper Trailers have the Gas Bottles on the drawbar and this is usually in the sun so this must have been determined as a safe place to have them.
I believe the Gas Bottles in Motor Homes are in enclosures which are vented to the outside.
I don't think there is a case of a Gas Bottle exploding while being in the sun.
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