LPG tank in boot - Safety ?
Discussion
Are the LPG tanks that are installed within the boot, not in the spare tyre well, safe ?
I know that the tank itself is safe in case of impact, and there are valves, etc so the risk of gas leak is minimal.
My main concern is, would it be safe in the case of a head-on collision or similar scenario ? Or would it become a an extremely heavy object launched at great speed at your back ?
I know that the tank itself is safe in case of impact, and there are valves, etc so the risk of gas leak is minimal.
My main concern is, would it be safe in the case of a head-on collision or similar scenario ? Or would it become a an extremely heavy object launched at great speed at your back ?
sinizter said:
So, is the floor of the boot secure enough ? Provided it hasn't rusted through of course.
It's the external shell of your car. How secure it is depends on how old/rusty the bodywork is. If you're in doubt, go outside and give the underside of your boot a tap with mallet, if it starts to crumble, I'd perhaps give fitting one a miss!sinizter said:
So, is the floor of the boot secure enough ? Provided it hasn't rusted through of course.
Don't you have rear seats? Most of the tanks are mounted against them, so there's no inertia build-up during the accident and I'm sure rear seat mounts are built to withstand the force of the load moving... Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff