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Originally Posted by Rockwood27
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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.
Chris
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