Propane and set up

[kartvines]

OK another question about propane tanks, when I got my Scad-A-Bout many things were missing including the entire propane set up with the exception of the copper tubing. I have never used a teardrop trailer before so I really have no idea about how much propane I would need. Even though I did extend my frame, after I add the front box I won't have much room left. I was thinking I would only need a 5lb propane tank. Welcome everyone feed back. Also I need resources on where to find the brackets and other mounting directions.

[purplepickup]

You might have missed it but some of the guys just discussed this in a thread here: http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=2531

[kartvines]

Thanks, I did see that but still needed more information abut the mounting and installing end of the process. I know that in California there was a change in the law about how the tank can be mounted and something about the valve.

[denverd0n]

So, what do you need to know?

The main thing to be aware of with propane is that it is heavier than air. That means that if there's a leak in the system the gas will flow down and pool at the lowest point that it can. Therefore, you either want a form-fitting airtight box so that very little propane is able to pool, or you want the lowest point to vent out to the atmosphere where it will quickly dissipate.