GlennWest Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 OK, do you put propane bottles in Smart Car. If not, what do you do? 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I put them in our regular cars, smart cars have quite a bit of room behind the seat so they should fit. Just make sure you can secure it so it doesn't move around. Keep window down after you refill it if the smell brothers you. Do not leave it in a hot car though as propane expands when it gets warm. 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 40's will not fit in the rear of the smart. I sit a 40 on the seat, strap it in with the seatbelt, and then bungee around the seat and tank. A second will sit on the floor in front of the seat if required, although it is harder to secure, so I try not to do that. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 My 40 fits fine laying across that huge area. One at a time. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I believe propane is to be either stored or vented outside or both. Transporting in an enclosed compartment, not so sure of. Local FD will know. The rotten eggs smell is a tell tale put in to let you know propane is about. I'm not sure what concentration becomes explosive but I'm sure you would notice it before that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I believe propane is to be either stored or vented outside or both. Thats why you roll the windows down Roger MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Here's another option. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Yes 40's are rather large for rear. I was wondering about this. I still have truck but taking it to car lot this week, cosignment. Thanks. Good to know it doable. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 cabrio. Just sayin'. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thats why you roll the windows down Roger Haha Boom!!, just one problem with opening windows...blowpane is 1.5 times the wt of air, so it will pool around your feet and butt...cigarette Phil?? Maybe invest in the litter rack on Bm,s Smart to carry your remains. Winner buys Dr Pepper if I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 When I don't have to go far I put the 40 lb. bottle on the passenger floor in the smart and keep it stable with my right hand. If I need to go a fairly long distance I will strap it to the headache rack on the Volvo with a few bungie cords. 90% of the time I use the smart. Some folks will drive miles to save a few bucks on propane, I usually just go to the closest place. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 LOL, not the way I drive Roger. There is enough wind whipping in and out of the car its like being in a wind tunnel. That propane won't have time to settle. I usually just go to the closest place. I usually fill mine by fiber optic cable. I usually call the place where I live and ask them to send Shane over to fill it and charge it to my account. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theharveys Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 The propane dealer where I go (U-Haul) will not fill the propane bottles if they see you are transporting them inside the vehicle. So, I bungee them to the hauler bed of my MDT truck in the front corners. Jeff and Cindy Harvey 2007 Intl 4400 DT570 2010 Carriage Carri-Lite 36MAX1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 The propane dealer where I go (U-Haul) will not fill the propane bottles if they see you are transporting them inside the vehicle. So, I bungee them to the hauler bed of my MDT truck in the front corners. Same here. They also say they have to be standing vertical when they leave, which always makes strapping them into the bed of the LGT a little tough. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 In CGs I carry in back if Smart on an angle. Wait a bit to reopen after install. Those valves don't like to be off vert. Truck if I have to go to town. Use a milk crate strapped down. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Those valves don't like to be off vert. Ever seen a forklift? "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I don't have truck yet. Good time to exercise it some though. Smart it will be then 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Here's another option. I don't think I could balance a 40 lb. bottle while peddling a bicycle. Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Be fun to watch 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Ever seen a forklift? Those tanks are designed to be mounted horizontally. The problem is the overpressure release valve - you want it to be in the vapor pocket at the top of the tank, not submerged in liquid propane. Lay a full tank that's designed to operate vertically on it's side and both the service and the release valves go underwater. A tank that vents a little poof of propane vapor into an enclosed space is bad enough, but the same little poof of liquid propane transforms into 270 times as much vapor as soon as it leaves the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Ever seen a forklift? A (propane) forklift runs on liquid propane. Our appliances run on gas. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Ever seen a forklift? The forklift tanks are different. They are like Motohome tanks. At least all I have used. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Yup what they just said....? Many folks have had an OPV shut off after reinstalling a tank that was transported on its side. Trying to figure out why they get no propane in unit. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Now THAT was a good education & good to know I can still learn something everyday. (well some days) Thanks All "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Now THAT was a good education & good to know I can still learn something everyday. (well some days) Thanks All Don't feel bad. I've had a propane powered forklift for years, and only recently realized that the tank had to be rolled to a certain position for the fuel level gauge to work. Duh........ KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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