Transfer tank on trailer, legal? or no? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

utahjeepr · 05-27-2003, 06:09 AM

I run a truck tool box on the front of my trailer for storage, so I'm thinking using a tranfer tank would be a cool idea as well. No more carrying gas cans

I know it's no problem in a truck bed unless it gets over a certain # of gallons, but what if you mount it on a trailer? I fear that might open up a whole new can o' worms. Would I need a CDL with a tanker endorsement? Or some other weird crap like that.

Just figured someone might know.

DRM · 05-27-2003, 06:12 AM

I see the point, but seems like you are limiting yourself by tying the the gas to the trailer? Seems like a nice rack for 2 five gallony jerry cans would be more versitle and handy for you and others to use...

FYRMAN · 05-27-2003, 02:23 PM

I agree with DRM, and it doesn't hurt.

Actually, the snowmobile guys have been running transfer tanks in thier trailers for years. Try looking for a couple of snowmobile message boards. they may have someone there that has done tanks on an open trailer. It would be somewhere to start.

05-27-2003, 06:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
utahjeepr Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11853 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 166	Transfer tank on trailer, legal? or no? I run a truck tool box on the front of my trailer for storage, so I'm thinking using a tranfer tank would be a cool idea as well. No more carrying gas cans I know it's no problem in a truck bed unless it gets over a certain # of gallons, but what if you mount it on a trailer? I fear that might open up a whole new can o' worms. Would I need a CDL with a tanker endorsement? Or some other weird crap like that. Just figured someone might know. __________________ I may have my head up my ass, but it's working for me so far.

05-27-2003, 06:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,950 Blog Entries: 1	I see the point, but seems like you are limiting yourself by tying the the gas to the trailer? Seems like a nice rack for 2 five gallony jerry cans would be more versitle and handy for you and others to use... __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

05-27-2003, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
FYRMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4358 Location: otHELLo, Washington Posts: 3,700	I agree with DRM, and it doesn't hurt. Actually, the snowmobile guys have been running transfer tanks in thier trailers for years. Try looking for a couple of snowmobile message boards. they may have someone there that has done tanks on an open trailer. It would be somewhere to start. __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Central Washington Muff Dive and Rescue Team[/COLOR]

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