Fuel Cans

[ntsqd]

If that bottom vent in the propane compartment is above any possible ignition sources in the bed then it is a concern. However, if it is also where ambient air flow will disperse those vapors then it is less of a concern than if the vent is "contained" within a closed tub.

As a visual because I'm not finding the words to make my thought clear; if the vent is below the lip of an empty backyard pool then it will be a problem. But if that pool is an above ground pool, and part of the side has collapsed, then it is a smaller concern. If your backyard is subject to frequent ~60 MPH winds with that collapsed side then the concern shrinks significantly more.

 

[Wallowa]

If that bottom vent in the propane compartment is above any possible ignition sources in the bed then it is a concern. However, if it is also where ambient air flow will disperse those vapors then it is less of a concern than if the vent is "contained" within a closed tub.

As a visual because I'm not finding the words to make my thought clear; if the vent is below the lip of an empty backyard pool then it will be a problem. But if that pool is an above ground pool, and part of the side has collapsed, then it is a smaller concern. If your backyard is subject to frequent ~60 MPH winds with that collapsed side then the concern shrinks significantly more.

Good points,...but the truck is not always moving, if stopped no ventilation; and, the air circulating within the bed around the FWC may or may not be sufficient to disperse the fumes even at speed...none of these variables are in my view a vouchsafe against concentrated fumes igniting....it is a crap shoot.

All moot points since we never could test this potential...again, as in so many "issues" discussed on our forum the 'proof of the pudding' is in the frequency of actual occurrences of the perceived problem...this of course must be measured against the severity of even a single negative event..

Anyway, worthy of discussion for sure!

Phil