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Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Keith and Joyce –
As to propane tanks in RVs.  I saw a test many years ago of DoT tanks, like we have, where a car is deliberately hit by a locomotive.  Tank safety system worked and no explosion.  Same test with a car with gasoline tank was pretty spectacular.  So long as the propane does not boil and overcome the venting system you should be OK.  If you wait around for it to boil then may I say the Darwin principal will be at work.

Keith
Keith,
Maybe some one already pointed it out, but......  We do not have the DOT tank in motorhomes, but we do have a, attached to the frame, AMSE tank.  The AMSE (founded as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers) tanks are built to heavier, stronger, more durable standards, that you would find in home and industry use.  They fall under different regulations than the not as heavy, less durable, DOT portable tanks, more commonly referred to as propane bottles or cylinders. The DOT portable tanks are what you find attached to a outdoor BBQ grill and even on the front of travel trailers.  Our AMSE tanks will go through much more abuse!
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #26 –
Expect to need the repeater. I needed it on my 40 footer without tpms for the toad. This was for the new pass through design.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #27 –
Pat,

Thanks for the correction I have modified my original post.  Can't think what I was thinking.  Had quite a few propane fueled vehicles in the fleet at one time so I know better.  When you work with vehicle and equipment fleets you get DOT on the brain!


Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Keith and Joyce –
When you work with vehicle and equipment fleets you get DOT on the brain!
Know what your saying.  I started driving rigs when I got back from Vietnam back in 1970.  Could tell lots of DOT stories, but everybody would get bored real fast.  Took a break from them and went back in the military for 7 more years, and when I got out I went back to driving til I retired.  20 straight years of hauling Hazmat, yes I can tell DOT stories all day long.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Dave Head –
Expect to need the repeater. I needed it on my 40 footer without tpms for the toad. This was for the new pass through design.
Yep, that is what I'm told.  But he is telling me I have to put the repeater on the toad?  Told him from what I've read, I can put it in the bedroom.  So he is going to check with the guys at TST.  Now I have to line up metal valve stems for the toad too.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #30 –
You should do ok from the bedroom.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #31 –
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Some day I'd like to sit down at a Rally or small get-together and just listen to those of you who are more experienced tell about your knowledge.
David, and others, The South Central MC Chapter will hold a prerally at Sevierville in October SEPTEMBER prior to the Granvention, This would be an ideal time for a FF Get Together. I will be there so if y'all want to meet plan to be there and later we will set a time.
SC MC Rally Will Begin 9-19, Granvention will be following Week
Gary B

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #32 –
Quote from: Gary Bouland –
David, and others, The South Central MC Chapter will hold a prerally at Sevierville in October prior to the Granvention,

Gary, don't you mean September  Foretravel Conversions : Upcoming Events ?  The GV is about a month early this year (Sept 24-27).

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #33 –
Michelle, you caught me, CRS or something is rampant t'day. You are right.
SC MC Rally begins 9-19, Granvention is following week.
Gary B

Re: Fire, Foretravels and Limousines

Reply #34 –
Guys,

Remember, kicking out the bedroom glass, throwing a blanket over the edge and sliding feet first out the window will put you or your DW very close to the ground when you let go.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R