idea for propane tank

[shawn]

Hi!

I have been watching the previous posts about propane tanks under the coach.
Around here we have lots of propane powered vans ( dodge ) that have long
narrow tanks mounted under the body by the sliding door. i know that gmc's
have a space in the area where you would mount the ragusa step. could a long
narrow tank go in that area, and then that would eliminate the problem of
re-fueling the propane, as the vans have a side fill that is on the side as
well. Why couldn't we attempt that?
Also, we have 5 buses in our fleet that have the tanks mounted on the
roof, but i don't think that would look very good.

shawn

pat9100

www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9149/gmc1.html

 

[blank]

IIRC, the parking brake cable also runs thru that area and that would
complicate installation somewhat. One thing that Darren was trying to
achieve was to protect the LP tank by placing it inside the frame. Using
the space you're thinking of would still leave the tank subject to impact -
although probably less so as a side impact would be less probable than a
rear impact.

It's definitely a possibility, but I think my preference would be the
driver's side and not the passenger side(no Ragusa step in the way).

Patrick

> Around here we have lots of propane powered vans ( dodge )
> that have long narrow tanks mounted under the body by the
> sliding door. i know that gmc's have a space in the area
> where you would mount the ragusa step. could a long
> narrow tank go in that area, and then that would eliminate
> the problem of re-fueling the propane, as the vans have a
> side fill that is on the side as well. Why couldn't we
> attempt that?

 

[darren paget]

It inevitably comes back to: Through all my searching it appears there is not a
tank made that is the correct dimension. You will still have to have it custom
made. More than 6" diameter hangs below the frame and encroaches into the 6 - 8"
clearance which is only available. Minimum diameter I have found so far is 8" too
low for me, anyway. Darren

>
> coach.
>
> Around here we have lots of propane powered vans ( dodge ) that have long
>
> narrow tanks mounted under the body by the sliding door >>
>
> In the 70's, I had two different Travco 27' motorhomes. Both had the propane
> tank mounted on the side of the frame. The tanks were about the size of our
> GMC ones. Of course, there was a lot more ground clearance than with our
> GMCs. But a long, narrow one wouldn't bottom out below the GMC frame and
> might be a solution if one were cramped for storage space.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM

- --
Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
http://www.TZEplus.com

 

[mills2]

>Hi!
>
>I have been watching the previous posts about propane tanks under the coach.
>Around here we have lots of propane powered vans ( dodge ) that have long
>narrow tanks mounted under the body by the sliding door. i know that gmc's
>have a space in the area where you would mount the ragusa step. could a long
>narrow tank go in that area, and then that would eliminate the problem of
>re-fueling the propane, as the vans have a side fill that is on the side as
>well. Why couldn't we attempt that?
> Also, we have 5 buses in our fleet that have the tanks mounted on the
>roof, but i don't think that would look very good.

just an uncovered tank would be unsightly but what if you were to add a
fiberglass fairing to protect the tank from the elements and keep it from view?
A while back there was pictures of a coach with added fairings on the roof.
just something to consider

Jim
'73 Canyon Lands
Aurora, CO & Havre, MT

 

[rob teed]

A smaller tank might be the way to go. I filled mine
up last May..Its 3/4 full still. Traveling in the
south we used very little propane. I plan on installing
a propane grill on the rear bumper that can be pulled
away from the coach on a swinging arm..Then will use
more propane. Also, my furnace isn't in working order
so when I get that working might change my mind on
weather I need a big tank.
Rob Teed 74 Painted Desert

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailtowner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of
> Patrick.Flowers
> Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 11:24 AM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: RE: GMC: idea for propane tank
>
>
> IIRC, the parking brake cable also runs thru that area and that would
> complicate installation somewhat. One thing that Darren was trying to
> achieve was to protect the LP tank by placing it inside the frame. Using
> the space you're thinking of would still leave the tank subject
> to impact -
> although probably less so as a side impact would be less probable than a
> rear impact.
>
> It's definitely a possibility, but I think my preference would be the
> driver's side and not the passenger side(no Ragusa step in the way).
>
> Patrick
>
>

>
> > Around here we have lots of propane powered vans ( dodge )
> > that have long narrow tanks mounted under the body by the
> > sliding door. i know that gmc's have a space in the area
> > where you would mount the ragusa step. could a long
> > narrow tank go in that area, and then that would eliminate
> > the problem of re-fueling the propane, as the vans have a
> > side fill that is on the side as well. Why couldn't we
> > attempt that?
>
>
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