question about dropping the gas tank on camper

WoW We use sawsalls, have for years and have never had a fire or boom. Long sharp blade snip the tank bands, Use a curved carpet knife and a drip pan to cut the rubber hoses and catch the fuel that spurts. Take it over to the 2 tanks we have. tip it on its back, drill a 1/2 in hole in it take a sniff. If it smells old goes into the crappy tank, if it smells good into the good tank. We run equiptment on the good tank. After we dump them we toss em in cars bound for the crusher.



I may try the nipper idea. Seems safer but again 7 years no Boom,,, but tomorrow may be the day!

Originally Posted by Rio

WoW We use sawsalls, have for years and have never had a fire or boom. Long sharp blade snip the tank bands, Use a curved carpet knife and a drip pan to cut the rubber hoses and catch the fuel that spurts. Take it over to the 2 tanks we have. tip it on its back, drill a 1/2 in hole in it take a sniff. If it smells old goes into the crappy tank, if it smells good into the good tank. We run equiptment on the good tank. After we dump them we toss em in cars bound for the crusher.

I may try the nipper idea. Seems safer but again 7 years no Boom,,, but tomorrow may be the day!

Newattitude had previously cut a hole in the tank before thinking about cutting tha bands to remove the tank. The pecaustionary mesures I've given are for her safety now that the tank is opened up. It is our duty to see that our members work safe.

Had she cut the straps before holeing the tank I would not have made a fuss, Carry on with your pograme, I cut my tanks off the same way.