Driving long distance with a tank in the back of a vehicle.
 

I will be in Vancouver next month and I expect to pick up a tank somewhere in the 50 to 75 gallon range and drive it back home 2 days drive on the highway. It will be in the back of an SUV.

I figured to prevent damage to the tank I would buy some 3/4" plywood to make a base for the tank to rest on in the vehicle, then I could tie the plywood into place securing it to the vehicle interior, them use duct tape or similar fastener to secure the tank to the plywood base. I want to avoid getting home with a broken tank.

I wonder about rigging up some kind of shock absorber under the tank such as some foam material, if anyone has done a similar move before please let me know what you would recommend.

As a extra precaution I would wrap the tank in an old blanket or comforter. Hate to see a rock chip on a new tank.

put something soft under the tank to absorb bumpie roads

I've moved a 72 gallon tank over a 6 hr drive. Put some pillows or something soft underneath...but also make sure it doesn't wobble side to side.
Had my tank for 10+ years , moved it 7 times, and it still doesn't leak.

Michael

it's a two day drive from vancouver to prince rupert?

hi,

if you get the tank from J&L, it usually comes with the original thick protective thing that prevent damage on all sides. Shouldn't be a problem. Don't worry too much!

Your idea sounds fine although it might be a little overkill. Still better safe than sorry of you have the space in the car!

I moved my tank over 1700 miles with no problems. I did put wrap it in blankets and prevented side to side movement by putting lots of my baggage around the tank!

Good luck,

Rob

Thanks for the advice.

Teevee, it is a 1500 km drive which is 2 days easy driving or 1-1/2 days when I was younger.