[bowmanaj]

I have searched the forum on here and found a few options but I cannot for the life of me decide on what I want to go with for a cargo carrier. I have a 2019 T250 and all I want to carry on the hitch is a 90 lb generator and a propane tank. I would like to be able to open both of the back doors ideally but I would settle for only being able to open the rear right door.

I am open to the swing away or something where I could just push the propane tank to the left so I could open the right door?

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Y'all are the best!

 

[ranxerox]

It is now against the law in many states to mount a Propane Tank on the back of a vehicle.

 

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

You may or have may not run across this post in my build thread. I went with the Wilco Offroad Hitchswing. It's a very nice piece. I decided on the Hitchswing over the Rak Attach because of the additional ground clearance with the design. Departure angle, especially if you're taking it anywhere off the pavement, is definitely a consideration.

What size propane tank are you using? If you're using a 5-lb. tank (used a lot in overland applications), you may be able to install a mount on one of the Transit hinges. This would keep you from opening that door 270 degrees (or whatever the official "fully open" angle is), but I believe you'd still be able to open it 90 degrees. This would eliminate the need to swing the tank out of the way. That doesn't address the generator...just throwing out more ideas.

Craig

 

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

It is now against the law in many states to mount a Propane Tank on the back of a vehicle.

Link to your source? The entire overland world disagrees. Rear-mounted 5-lb. or 10-lb. tanks are used everywhere in the expedition/overland scene. That said, I'd personally mount one high enough to get it out of the way of a potential rear-end collision to avoid the boom-boom.

 

[ranxerox]

Link to your source? The entire overland world disagrees. Rear-mounted 5-lb. or 10-lb. tanks are used everywhere in the expedition/overland scene. That said, I'd personally mount one high enough to get it out of the way of a potential rear-end collision to avoid the boom-boom.

I am just repeating what has been said more then once before on this forum, You will have to search for it to find those threads.
Not knowing which States it is illegal in makes a google search hard, All I found in a quick search is this:

NFPA 1192: Standard on Recreational Vehicles

<p>1.1* Scope. This standard shall cover fire and life safety criteria for recreational vehicles. A.1.1 Those members of the engineering profession and others associated with the design, manufacturing, and inspection of recreational vehicles have been aware of the need for uniform technical...

www.nfpa.org

NFPA 1192 — November 2001 ROP — Copyright 2001, Location of LP-Gas Containers.

LP-Gas containers shall be in accordance with 5.1.3.2 Containers shall not be mounted on the exterior of the rearwall or the rear bumper of the vehicle.

 

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

It is now against the law in many states to mount a Propane Tank on the back of a vehicle.

I am just repeating what has been said more then once before on this forum, You will have to search for it to find those threads.

So, you initially passed off second-hand information as fact. Got it.

It's likely regulated at a DOT level, and not state-by-state. I have to research this for my own build anyway. I highly doubt that SEMA expedition/overland builds would be using illegal mounts on their trade show vehicles.

Craig

EDIT: This AT Overland Propane Tank Mount is just one example. AT has been involved in the overland business for many, many years.

 

[turbodave]

I have searched the forum on here and found a few options but I cannot for the life of me decide on what I want to go with for a cargo carrier. I have a 2019 T250 and all I want to carry on the hitch is a 90 lb generator and a propane tank. I would like to be able to open both of the back doors ideally but I would settle for only being able to open the rear right door.

I am open to the swing away or something where I could just push the propane tank to the left so I could open the right door?

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Y'all are the best!

Why not install an interior propane locker and mount the generator on a carrier?
Dave

 

[ranxerox]

So, you initially passed off second-hand information as fact. Got it.

It's likely regulated at a DOT level, and not state-by-state. I have to research this for my own build anyway. I highly doubt that SEMA expedition/overland builds would be using illegal mounts on their trade show vehicles.

Craig

If it explodes the insurance company and the lawyers will probably eat you alive.

NFPA 1192 — November 2001 ROP — Copyright 2001, Location of LP-Gas Containers.

LP-Gas containers shall be in accordance with 5.1.3.2 Containers shall not be mounted on the exterior of the rearwall or the rear bumper of the vehicle.

 

[ranxerox]

What is wrong with mounting the propane tank under the Transit as many people on this forum have done.

 

[Tijoe]

The appeal is: 5 gallon portable propane tank = $30+-, Under chassis propane tanks start about $350 + installation and hose/gas line routing. A mounted chassis tank/vehicle has to be filled at a propane filling station, the 5 galllon tank can be exchanged for a full one or filled in a lot more locations.
Therefore one has to find the safest way to secure/vent and use the smallest practicle tank somewhere inside or under the vehicle.

 

[geneowens1]

The rola swing away storage pod will not allow opening of the right rear door to a stop point.

 

[Kojak001]

OR use a different power system than propane if this is causing you so much anguish and headache. Sometimes you just can't haveeverything you want..for whatever reason..just saying..carry on Mate..!

 

[Timetogo]

Aluminess and probably other manufacturers have boxes to accommodate a propane tank and small generator. Mounts tighter to the van and keeps your hitch free for other purposes. Expensive though...

 

[geneowens1]

Did I read here that "if" someone has a propane tank inside a storage pod on the rear of a vehicle and someone hits you in the rear - YOU are going to be charged? How about 1 pound propane bottles for a camp stove??