Rear LPG bottle carrier - LC 100

Thanks Wayne. I cannot see what the difference is in carrying bottles on the rear as compared to carrying them on trailers and caravans. But will check with the authorities.

Have to check with GSR for the train. Thanks for that one. We are also doing a return trip on the train.

I also have model trains. See vk1dx on www.youtube.com if you wish. That's why the Ghan trip. Did the IP last time.

I have had things wiped off the roof with wind and trees before in my much younger days surfing so I have a problem with roof racks and bars. Broke a surfboard too (sob sob). Yeah I know. But tell that to the little bloke in my brain will you! Ha.

We can carry up to 4Kg inside but I prefer it outside. Only one bottle may mean we risk running out of gas on future trips. That's why we want two on the rear.

Cheers Appreciate your response.

Most gas bottles carried on caravans and trailers are situated on the draw bar.

The reason for not having gas bottles/ jerry cans on the back of the vehicle is if a vehicle runs into the back of your vehicle the gas bottle/ jerry can might rupture. This is just as bad as a gas bottle venting inside a vehicle. I know that no one plans to have an accident but we still have to wear seat belts and have air bags surrounding us just in case.

I agree with watching the height. I have a Troopie with two 9kg bottles on the roof rack. It was only on the last trip in the Vic High Country that I had to take them off because of a fallen tree.


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Depending on where you travel and how often you plan to use the gas, it should last a while. I use the 9kg to run a 2 burner BBQ and have found that it will last about 4 weeks and it would be in use for at least an hour each night. I do have two bottles because you never know when it will run out of gas.

Wayne

All understood. We wanted a troopie also but they wont fit on the Ghan. So the LC. At least its a diesel. (Hmmm wonder if that will get a bite)

Yet we put jerry cans with fuel on the back. We are a wierd mob hey!!

We plan to light a fire whenever possible. Better atmosphere and saves gas.

If we cannot come up with something legit, I think we will end up (despite my phobia) putting a carrier on the top so thats where the gas will go.

Lets see what the exploreoz mob say.

catchya

Hi Willem.

The main problem is finding a hinged mechanism to mount on the current bumper. Once we have that there are heaps of alternatives.

Thanks mate

Phil

Dunco,

Have a look at this post. 24099

Wayne

Hi Wayne,
When I put those numbers into search it just comes back to this post?
Cheers Dave...

Dave,

On the main page under Thread Find. I just put the numbers in and it took me to the thread OK.

Wayne

Thanks Wayne,
Found it, Good info.
Cheers Dave...

Thanks Wayne.

Great info, but no real "Set" offence....like a speeding fine etc.

As it says about Court...a Magistrate/Judge would look at a "reasonable person" and we would all have an excuse....but I doubt whether your insurance company would agree...haha

About a year or so back, I rang the NRMA, the police, the EPA and the RTA. Not one of them said that carrying petrol, never mind diesel, in a Jerry on the back of your vehicle was illegal. In fact, the EPA were more concerned about certain elements of the community getting their hands on it for a good old sniff, in certain areas of the country. There was a degree of discouragement, but not a lot.

Steve,

This is what I am talking about as no Agency actually has a "set offence" for this subject.

In other words, if you were driving along the road, or got pulled up by the RTA or something, no one can actually tell you to remove the fuel from the rear of your van/car or give you a ticket if you don't.

A bit of a grey area to me.

Thanks

yep - I suppose it's up to the individual to make the decision bearing in mind circumstances/conditions etc

The other thing, I think somebody else mentioned, is that it would give the insurance company something of an excuse when payout time comes.

Doesn't seem to have a "set offense" But when it says 'Duty of care to passengers & other road uses" it gives them scope to prosecute if in an accident and someone is hurt by gas bottle explosion.
Cheers Dave...

Yes Dave...agree....But, in the other thread it mentions that the Magistrate/Judge looks at all the evidence and one is "reasonable person" and if you believed that all is OK, then you will be found Not guilty.

I thought there may have been something from the EPA ...but nope, nothing. No offence.

Once again, a real grey area and left to the individual.

I'm with you on this one Dunco.

I don't know of any such law. It's a bit like that old chestnut that gets trotted out that attaching a 10 amp plug to a 15 amp power lead is "illegal".

But no-one can produce the supposed law to support it.

Cheers,

Jim.

At least we aren't arguing on this one mate...hahaha

I still reckon you'd have heaps of dramas with your insurance company though !

It is legal only to carry your barbie bottles home from a refill place inside a vehicle.
They must be carried upright and have plastic plugs in the outlet.

It is not legal to carry inside any other way except in a sealed compartment vented ONLY to the outside

I recently wanted to put a jerry can holder on the van and suggested to the engineer it go on the rear.

His comment was "Only an idiot would put fuel at the rear of any vehicle."

So its on the drawbar between the gas bottles.

No offence intended His words not mine.

Cheers

Thats an interesting one.

Can anyone answer.

Can vehicle LPG be used to run a BBQ?

Phil

I'm sure there are plenty of other posts on this but here's a few interesting views.


http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/61423/Bottled_LPG_v_Auto_LPG.aspx

NO.NO.NO.!!!! Highly illegal. Regards G.T.