My BOBCAT Build

[GroovyDad]

Interior propane cabinets are a no-no, but I have seen them in other builds, so when I did mine, I promised myself that I would be meticulous in the care I took connecting it and that I would be extra vigilant in using it. I used some weatherproofing gasket material around the propane cabinet door to make a tight seal. Then, I drilled a series of holes in the side and bottom of the propane cabinet, so any gas that may leak would vent to the outside.

Originally, I ordered my shell with a factory built in outdoor propane cabinet, but after mulling my design over, I realized the built in cabinet would intrude too much into the interior and at a place I didn't want it to, so I opted to build my own smaller cabinet that I could tuck into a corner.

As you know, propane stinks, so any leak will be immediately noticeable (unless you're dead asleep). I also bought a C0 detector that I use in conjunction with the smoke detector. All in all, I feel very comfortable using my propane set up.

One thought on mounting a tank outside: if you leave your tailgate on, sometimes a small "porch" on the back of the camper is created. On my Tacoma, there would be plenty of room for an 11 lb. propane bottle to be mounted there.

 

[Happyjax]

Thanks. That is good info. You are not the only build I've seen inside and frankly I would think that access to the shut off valve would be better than a completely external build. After all if that thing wants to erupt nothing on that camper will protect you. As long as it is vented safely I think you are fine I just want the interior space and can get that if I can come up with a mount I am happy with. By the time I get my camper I will have it all planned out or be really really confused....lmao