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Old 04-24-2023, 01:44 PM   #1
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propane tank recert?

Looking at the tank in my 2000 monaco its a 32ish gallon tank, made in 99, and definitely needs to be recertified

It has some surface rust and paint peeling as a result...I'm no stranger to fixing things like this, but if I were to remove the rust and repaint the tank would I still be likely to be able to recertify it, or is it something that definitely has to be refurbed by a company?

I would like it working, but push come to shove I'll just use the little 4.7gal cylinders and call it a day for now
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MH LP TANKS do NOT require certification ---- ASME Tank

**DOT LP Cylinders (trailers) do


Wire brush it/clean up surface rust and then repaint (white/silver)
*Can be denied filling if rusted up
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MH LP TANKS do NOT require certification ---- ASME Tank

**DOT LP Cylinders (trailers) do


Wire brush it/clean up surface rust and then repaint (white/silver)
*Can be denied filling if rusted up
Thanks for that! I have lots of paint and elbow grease, so I'll pull it and make it shiny again, hopefully prevent future rust (though I'm not super worried in my state lol)
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Can't you wire brush/paint in place?
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Can't you wire brush/paint in place?
It is top mounted above the spare tire, I could do the visible portions (front facing) but the top of the tank has rust I can feel but the gap is maybe 2" and I can't see the back, if I'm gonna tackle it I will do it right so there's no hidden surprises, plus the hose is already disconnected so its 4 bolts, disconnect the sensor, and a few strong hands and it should be out
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Only Canada requires recertification of MH propane tanks. The US doesn't.

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Only Canada requires recertification of MH propane tanks. The US doesn't.

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Makes my life easier. I doubt I will run through too much propane, but having 32 gallons beats messing around with ~5 gallon bottles and hoping for the best
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This is directly from a company that does propane tank recertification here in Canada.

"Propane appliance tanks that are permanently mounted to vehicles or structures do not have to be recertified but they must be visually inspected every time they are filled to ensure that they are acceptable for use.

Problems with propane tanks on vehicles and recreational vehicles (RV’s) can usually be repaired if the problem is directly attached to the tank. (i.e. valves, regulators and hoses)"

A few years ago I thought it was required on my 99 Bounder and could not find one shop that had heard of recertifying a propane tank on a motorhome. None would do it.

On the other hand, when I bought my 2008 HR Scepter 42 PDQ in 2016 the tank had a lot of rust and crud etc. They (dealer mechanic) said it was not safe and they replaced it - had to have it custom made. Took six weeks.
So I guess they were following the letter and spirit of the law.

So it seems ASME tanks not permanently attached (such as forklifts) do require recertification but permanently mounted tanks that look good do not.


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This is directly from a company that does propane tank recertification here in Canada.

"Propane appliance tanks that are permanently mounted to vehicles or structures do not have to be recertified but they must be visually inspected every time they are filled to ensure that they are acceptable for use.

Problems with propane tanks on vehicles and recreational vehicles (RV’s) can usually be repaired if the problem is directly attached to the tank. (i.e. valves, regulators and hoses)"

A few years ago I thought it was required on my 99 Bounder and could not find one shop that had heard of recertifying a propane tank on a motorhome. None would do it.

On the other hand, when I bought my 2008 HR Scepter 42 PDQ in 2016 the tank had a lot of rust and crud etc. They (dealer mechanic) said it was not safe and they replaced it - had to have it custom made. Took six weeks.
So I guess they were following the letter and spirit of the law.

So it seems ASME tanks not permanently attached (such as forklifts) do require recertification but permanently mounted tanks that look good do not.


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Yeah after pulling mine today it looks rough, definitely bad surface rust. I'll flap disk off the worst, hit it with reformer, and then repaint the whole shebang and reinstall
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