Hey bud, nice video. These smaller tanks are a good idea for teardrop trailers and the like. The sizes are so rare that its hard to get a good idea of how much space they'll actually take up. Thanks for posting. One word of advice on the heater. I would recommend the Propex over the diesel heater. The diesel heaters will require an extra fuel supply. is your rig a diesel or gas? If its diesel you can tap into the fuel tank. otherwise, you'll need a fuel tank of smelly diesel that you can't use anywhere else. Also, the fuel pumps on those diesel heaters will tend to gum up after a while and fail. Plus, they will have to be run throughout the year to keep the parts from gumming up. Its in the manual. About once every few weeks from what I understand. And diesel fuel does not behave well in the cold. So you'll have to keep the fuel from gelling up somehow. If your going to use the propane for cooking, you can also use it for a propane internal heater - not like the my buddy space heaters. use the Propex because propane produces moisture as a by product but the Propex type heaters never mix the combustion air with the air inside so it does not get everything inside your rig damp. It makes a big deal in the cold. Also, depending on what you use your rig for you may want to add a water heater down the road for perhaps a shower, and a tankless heater will use propane for instant hot water. Just my 10 cents of advice. Let us know how you do it. Best wishes.
I appreciate the input Edsel. I thought about the propane propex heater as an option. Also considered a portable diesel unit so I can take it in and out as I need it and don't have to carry it with in the summer. I'll definitely update it on the channel with a video. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! Dumb question, but how do you go about opening up your tailgate with the tank mounted to the back? Does it swing out like your spare tire?
Nice video. I am looking for something like this for my 2019 Sprinter. Oh we have a diesel Espar heater I have not used it yet but have not heard great things about them. My VW Westfalia buds liked the propex. I have always used the heater buddy.
That's Overland enough for me. I'd love to build out a Sprinter some day down the road. And a 4x4 van and a SUV and a Toyota Hiace and a trailer and a.... I think I just like to build things 😅
Locks are great because they keep the honest honest. The mounting holes are 5inches side to side and 6 inches top to bottom. The entire back section flat surface is 9.75 inches wide by 12 inches tall. Thanks for watching the videos Skip!
I have not, but I'm not sure if it's technically illegal in Washington or not. I feel like as long as I have the lights properly wired up for signaling and my license plate visible they leave you alone here
Fingers crossed. I mounted my bracket in just about the same spot but haven't put the tank in since reading about the dot propane laws haha. Your setup looks awesome though!
Thanks for watching. The jerry can holders are actually generic or at least I am not sure who makes them. I bought them from one of my buddies and there is no markings on them. I honestly really like Adventure Trailers can holder a lot. atoverland.com/collections/fuel-propane
I can't say for sure, but my guess is you could find a spot to locate it. It mounts in a space that would be at least 9.75" Wide and 12" Tall. Thanks for watching.
Hey boss this might be a stupid question but I’m just getting into overlanding/off roading. While starting to outfit my Jeep, I started wondering how safe it is traveling with your propane tank on the outside of your Jeep? With varying wether conditions, all the jostling around and the changing of altitudes have you ever experienced anything crazy or dangerous with the tank? I know it’s probably a dumb thing to ask but better safe than sorry right. Thanks in advance
Well as far as legality and liability is concerned you should look at your local laws and assess the risk for yourself. For me I feel like the change in temperature and elements isn't anything my bbq propane tank at home isn't experiencing at home and I've never had any issues there. Also I definitely feel at least for the safety of interior occupants that having it bolted outside of the vehicle is the best option. I'd feel goofy about bolting to a roof rack over the cab but I think the rear of the vehicle is the safest place on my rig. Last thing to consider is if the thing happened to explode inside a truck bed the expansion pressure being contained inside the camper feels like more shrapnel potentially than if it were out in the open where the pressure has room to expand. Just my thoughts. Congrats and welcome to the overland community. Thanks for watching and commenting Geronimo!
This is something I never considered. The weather part isn’t a big deal but imagine if you got rear ended. That could end badly. I was researching into mounts like this (hence me watching the video) but now I don’t think I will. Thanks for the great question.
Have you had any issues with it rattling? I know you mentioned that it has rubber bumpers and pads that prevent it from rattling but at 3:40 when you shake it, it seems to rattle a bit.
Honestly I just tested it and it does not rattle at all. I think what you heard was my fold down table on the inside of the swing out being a little loose. I tightened that up and jiggled the heck out of it just now and nothing.. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching the video Gizzaza!
Definitely not for everyone, but sometimes it's a buy once cry once situation. Maybe someday I'll do a more budget minded build, but the Tundra is not that lol. Thanks for watching man
@@EvergreenOverland Definitely a great video! I just think there should be a general rule of thumb that the mount should never cost more than the item that you're mounting... Being new to the Overlanding community, I have come to realize that out of all the insanely over priced things you "need" when building out your rigs, mounting might close to the most insane... The number one being RTTs of course! Keep up the great videos, appreciate you! 🙌🤑
Oh damn dude, my password from ten years ago I pulled out of my ass worked. Uhm, the propane guy here. I roll with a small 2,400gal to a 3,400gal bobtail because I mostly go the shitty places. In Big Sky MT. From rocky river beds to snow capped peaks. Why, dear God why would you use those super expensive little bottles on a vehicle. I have a few of the green one ponders, I use the adapter to refill them. Ten pounders and the like are stupid. Price them, you got something with a motor or at least wheels, use a single 20lb cylinders at least, you can swap it out anywhere and the bottle costs a fraction, lasts twice as long, the weight will not affect your rig, sorry it's not as "cute" as the ten but that's not my thing, if you just gotta spend money get 30's or 40's if 100's are not practical.
Hey bud,
nice video. These smaller tanks are a good idea for teardrop trailers and the like. The sizes are so rare that its hard to get a good idea of how much space they'll actually take up. Thanks for posting. One word of advice on the heater. I would recommend the Propex over the diesel heater. The diesel heaters will require an extra fuel supply. is your rig a diesel or gas? If its diesel you can tap into the fuel tank. otherwise, you'll need a fuel tank of smelly diesel that you can't use anywhere else. Also, the fuel pumps on those diesel heaters will tend to gum up after a while and fail. Plus, they will have to be run throughout the year to keep the parts from gumming up. Its in the manual. About once every few weeks from what I understand. And diesel fuel does not behave well in the cold. So you'll have to keep the fuel from gelling up somehow. If your going to use the propane for cooking, you can also use it for a propane internal heater - not like the my buddy space heaters. use the Propex because propane produces moisture as a by product but the Propex type heaters never mix the combustion air with the air inside so it does not get everything inside your rig damp. It makes a big deal in the cold. Also, depending on what you use your rig for you may want to add a water heater down the road for perhaps a shower, and a tankless heater will use propane for instant hot water. Just my 10 cents of advice. Let us know how you do it. Best wishes.
I appreciate the input Edsel. I thought about the propane propex heater as an option. Also considered a portable diesel unit so I can take it in and out as I need it and don't have to carry it with in the summer. I'll definitely update it on the channel with a video. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! Dumb question, but how do you go about opening up your tailgate with the tank mounted to the back? Does it swing out like your spare tire?
Different. Thanks for the video. Still trying to figure out how to mount ours.
Thanks for watching. It's a pretty good solution I think
What is the 5 lb adapter piece doing exactly? Is it a new door you install?
Cool setup. Do you have the measurements on the mounting pattern. Need to make sure I have room on my bed rack. Thanks
I keep meaning to grab them for you. I'll respond with them tonight.
The mounting holes are 5" side to side and 6" top to bottom. The entire back section is 9.75"Wx12"T
Great job!! Very informative and interesting!
Nice video. I am looking for something like this for my 2019 Sprinter. Oh we have a diesel Espar heater I have not used it yet but have not heard great things about them. My VW Westfalia buds liked the propex. I have always used the heater buddy.
Nice choice of rig. I'd love to build a Sprinter. Thanks for watching!
would have been nice if you showed how you mounted it.
Nice video!!! I'm expecting my PQBM to arrive tomorrow.
That's awesome! What are you mounting it to?
@@EvergreenOverland mounting on an owl van box on the back of a sprinter van.
That's Overland enough for me. I'd love to build out a Sprinter some day down the road. And a 4x4 van and a SUV and a Toyota Hiace and a trailer and a.... I think I just like to build things 😅
I just got one for Xmas and now ordering the 5lb adapter. any ideas on mounting it to a ladder?
Can you tell me how tall and wide the mount is? I really like this model as it has a lock. Thanks,
Locks are great because they keep the honest honest. The mounting holes are 5inches side to side and 6 inches top to bottom. The entire back section flat surface is 9.75 inches wide by 12 inches tall.
Thanks for watching the videos Skip!
Have you had any issues with a rear mounted and and the police?
I have not, but I'm not sure if it's technically illegal in Washington or not. I feel like as long as I have the lights properly wired up for signaling and my license plate visible they leave you alone here
Fingers crossed. I mounted my bracket in just about the same spot but haven't put the tank in since reading about the dot propane laws haha. Your setup looks awesome though!
@@mtn.lion_bait yep🤞😁. Thank you for watching and following the channel mtn.lion_bait
Great video. Like that set up. What mount are you using for your Jerry Cans and are you happy with it?
Thanks for watching. The jerry can holders are actually generic or at least I am not sure who makes them. I bought them from one of my buddies and there is no markings on them. I honestly really like Adventure Trailers can holder a lot. atoverland.com/collections/fuel-propane
All these comments about a rear-end Collision these tanks are totally safe they don't blow up come on man
Can this be used on RCI bed rack?
I can't say for sure, but my guess is you could find a spot to locate it. It mounts in a space that would be at least 9.75" Wide and 12" Tall. Thanks for watching.
Do you know how much the propane tank mount weighs?
I have the same setup but really struggle to close and lock it shut. Do you have any tricks?
I do occasionally, but just look down from above and line it up.
Hey boss this might be a stupid question but I’m just getting into overlanding/off roading. While starting to outfit my Jeep, I started wondering how safe it is traveling with your propane tank on the outside of your Jeep? With varying wether conditions, all the jostling around and the changing of altitudes have you ever experienced anything crazy or dangerous with the tank?
I know it’s probably a dumb thing to ask but better safe than sorry right. Thanks in advance
Well as far as legality and liability is concerned you should look at your local laws and assess the risk for yourself. For me I feel like the change in temperature and elements isn't anything my bbq propane tank at home isn't experiencing at home and I've never had any issues there. Also I definitely feel at least for the safety of interior occupants that having it bolted outside of the vehicle is the best option. I'd feel goofy about bolting to a roof rack over the cab but I think the rear of the vehicle is the safest place on my rig. Last thing to consider is if the thing happened to explode inside a truck bed the expansion pressure being contained inside the camper feels like more shrapnel potentially than if it were out in the open where the pressure has room to expand. Just my thoughts.
Congrats and welcome to the overland community.
Thanks for watching and commenting Geronimo!
This is something I never considered. The weather part isn’t a big deal but imagine if you got rear ended. That could end badly. I was researching into mounts like this (hence me watching the video) but now I don’t think I will. Thanks for the great question.
Nice review, thanks!
Thanks for watching. They make cool stuff
Could this be mounted flat say on a modular roof rack with carriage bolts and nuts. I have no rear mounting options
I don't see why not but I'd check with Expedition Essentials. They'll have an answer for ya.
Have you had any issues with it rattling? I know you mentioned that it has rubber bumpers and pads that prevent it from rattling but at 3:40 when you shake it, it seems to rattle a bit.
Honestly I just tested it and it does not rattle at all. I think what you heard was my fold down table on the inside of the swing out being a little loose. I tightened that up and jiggled the heck out of it just now and nothing..
Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching the video Gizzaza!
nice!
How does the tailgate go down?
The bumper is a dual swing out so it pivots out to the side
That's a clean set up
Thanks!
All great, until you find out it's $175 and $200 with the adapter! You've got to be kidding me! 😔
Definitely not for everyone, but sometimes it's a buy once cry once situation. Maybe someday I'll do a more budget minded build, but the Tundra is not that lol. Thanks for watching man
@@EvergreenOverland Definitely a great video! I just think there should be a general rule of thumb that the mount should never cost more than the item that you're mounting... Being new to the Overlanding community, I have come to realize that out of all the insanely over priced things you "need" when building out your rigs, mounting might close to the most insane... The number one being RTTs of course! Keep up the great videos, appreciate you! 🙌🤑
So, if someone rear ends you, your screwed!!!
Yes, and you are also!
Next video loose the tinkling music very distracting
Oh damn dude, my password from ten years ago I pulled out of my ass worked. Uhm, the propane guy here. I roll with a small 2,400gal to a 3,400gal bobtail because I mostly go the shitty places. In Big Sky MT. From rocky river beds to snow capped peaks. Why, dear God why would you use those super expensive little bottles on a vehicle. I have a few of the green one ponders, I use the adapter to refill them. Ten pounders and the like are stupid. Price them, you got something with a motor or at least wheels, use a single 20lb cylinders at least, you can swap it out anywhere and the bottle costs a fraction, lasts twice as long, the weight will not affect your rig, sorry it's not as "cute" as the ten but that's not my thing, if you just gotta spend money get 30's or 40's if 100's are not practical.