LP gas Bottles Spirit of Tasmania

Submitted: Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 13:02

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Member - Ian W (VIC)

Can anybody advise us of what the rules are for carrying
full 9kg gas bottles in our motorhome when travelling to Tasmania
on the Boat
Thanks

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Reply By: louie the fly - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 13:19

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 13:19

Here you go. Best to get it first hand.

http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/about/terms-and-conditions/carriage-of-dangerous-goods-policy.html

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Reply By: George_M - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 13:20

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 13:20

Ian

Last time we made this trip we handed over the gas bottles at the boarding point, and picked them up at the other end.

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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 14:32

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 14:32

Gday George

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Reply By: Member - Ian W (VIC) - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 14:12

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 14:12

Thanks a lot Fellas
Hope to see you on the Road

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Reply By: Kris and Kev - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 14:32

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 14:32

We took our camper trailer over last year and the gas bottles were fine if they were connected, i.e. plumbed to the camper. They do check, in fact they do a very thorough check of everything. Kevin

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Follow Up By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 15:36

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 15:36

We just came back today.They check the engine compartment for old rags, crook wiring etc. Our inspector even found a dead rat one time. As said only loose gas containers of any description have to be checked into the special trailer. They are looking for items that could cause or assist a fire. Not good on a ship.

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Reply By: Lifetime Member-Heather MG NSW - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 15:38

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 15:38

Hi Ian,

Just leave them as is and when the inspectors do a check of your vehicle let them know. They are only concerned about the loose ones which campers use for stoves and lights, also loose butane canisters.

Tassie is a wonderful state...hope you have a great time there.

Regards,

Heather