I am converting my FJ40 to propane. I am going to use forklift propane tanks and am trying to figure out where to mount them. Many people bolt them to the floor behind the seats but I would rather not do that due to the loss of storage space. In addition I put the top on the vehicle and would rather not have them in the cab.
I cant find a place underneath the vehicle without modifying the frame/sheetmetal. My thought was to build a spare tire carrier similar to this (thanks Man a Fre)
Instead of the cooler rack/highlift on the passenger side I would mount one or two forklift tanks. The tanks are about 12 inches around and 28 inches long around so they would not stick out or up past the tire. It would be alot of weight (about 100 lbs if I can fit two) but generally the rear end is pretty light compared to the front anyway.
One of my concerns is safety. If I got rear ended the tanks would be right there. Also if I did an end over end roll the full weight of the vehicle could potentially be resting on them. I could build a little cage around them but then I am adding additional weight.
Anyway, if any of you guys have any (constructive ) comments I would love to hear them.
Richard
I cant find a place underneath the vehicle without modifying the frame/sheetmetal. My thought was to build a spare tire carrier similar to this (thanks Man a Fre)
Instead of the cooler rack/highlift on the passenger side I would mount one or two forklift tanks. The tanks are about 12 inches around and 28 inches long around so they would not stick out or up past the tire. It would be alot of weight (about 100 lbs if I can fit two) but generally the rear end is pretty light compared to the front anyway.
One of my concerns is safety. If I got rear ended the tanks would be right there. Also if I did an end over end roll the full weight of the vehicle could potentially be resting on them. I could build a little cage around them but then I am adding additional weight.
Anyway, if any of you guys have any (constructive ) comments I would love to hear them.
Richard