The safest way to secure a propane cylinder in a vehicle is with a trusted propane tank holder and stabilizer.
Transporting propane tanks on their side.
Always place the cylinder in a well ventilated area of the vehicle.
Have someone lift up the back side of the tank and slide the dolly in underneath it.
Roll a dolly in behind the propane tank.
Liquid propane injecting directly into a hot forge sucks.
Always close the cylinder valve.
It is dangerous to travel with a tank on its side so it s extremely important to keep the propane tank in a vertical position during transport.
Never transport a 100 lb cylinder in a sedan or suv or on its side.
If you watch guys who shoot propane tanks they always have a lit flame tied to or near it.
How to transport a propane tank.
Otherwise they just vent.
Same with paint cans.
Makes for an interesting afternoon.
Pull the dolly back while the other person pushes the tank toward the dolly so it picks up the tank.
Only problem is on my 100lb tanks they do not have that.
When making the trek to your home with a propane tank it s safe to transport the cylinder inside your vehicle.
The best practice is to ensure the tank is upright and not on its side and that the tank is secured so it won t slide or tip during the trip.
I have had to stop a few guys from over filling my tanks.
Transporting propane cylinders is a task most of us or our customers have done countless times.
Do not smoke while handling or transporting cylinders.
During unloading the transport truck mustn t be parked on public thoroughfares and it must be at least 5 feet from storage containers positioned so that shutoff valves are readily accessible.
You can now push or pull the tank to where you need it.
Use twine rope or other tie downs to secure the cylinder at the base near the foot ring and at the top to secure the cylinder in the vertical upright position.