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Post by Scott on Aug 2, 2012 22:04:14 GMT -8
Today, at Horseshoe Bay I was asked by the ticket attendant if I had any propane tanks in my car (we were "obviously" on our way camping), and I told her I had "three of the little ones."
Her response was, "That's good, because that's the maximum."
Now I'm not sure if I just wasn't clear whether she thought I meant I had smaller tanks... what I had are those little green canisters that you connect to a small stove, bbq, or lantern.
Is there really a limit on those things? I suppose there would be, but I'd never been confronted with the issue before. I've checked the BC Ferries website and it just says, "Passenger vehicles are permitted to carry one cylinder not to exceed 15kg." I don't really see any specific regulations on the smaller cans.
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Mayne
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Post by Mayne on Aug 3, 2012 19:11:46 GMT -8
As for the propane conversation this has always bothered me. Just from my past experiences with the ferries RVs must turn off all propane tanks and they limit the amount of tanks you can take with you but one of my (several ago now) trucks ran on propane and because I like long range (and have a issue with having the biggest motor I can find) had Two 80lb tanks and a 150lb tank in the box. I had asked on several tips if I needed to close my tank valves and was told no it wasn't required!?!?! Whats the difference.
Don't even get me started on my 5 brand new empty gas can story.
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Post by Scott on Aug 3, 2012 20:08:44 GMT -8
Paul, so the limit is 5 containers or 5L containers? I saw that on the site you linked to, but I wasn't clear whether the 5 is the amount in the container or the number of containers. Also, I wasn't sure if the propane I had fell under Coleman fuel or Propane.
So is the limit 5 or 3? I usually only have a couple, but I could see people easily buying a couple 3-packs and not even thinking about them as dangerous goods. What does BC Ferries do if you have more than the limit?
Mayne,
I'm sure you're not the only one with a story like that. My father-in-law told me he saw someone at Departure Bay a while back with a bunch of empty gas containers in the back of their pick-up and the BC Ferries employees were filling them all up with water. I guess they were worried about any fumes that might be in them?
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Kam
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Post by Kam on Aug 4, 2012 18:27:46 GMT -8
Its nothing to do with the amount of propane you want to bring on board. Requiring you to turn off and tag all tanks is the simplest and most effective way to ensure that any pilot lights are out.
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