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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Towing through tunnels

I'm thinking about pulling my travel trailer from NJ to FL. The trailer has 2, 30lb propane tanks. Does anyone know if I can go through tunnels or would I need to find a route around them?

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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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You should be able to go through tunnels. Two 30# bottles is not enough to be considered a hazard like a 18 wheeler tanker carring 5000 gallons is.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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I've towed my TT through the Detroit-Windsor tunnel in the past. I don't remember any propane restrictions, but I believe the tank valves should be closed.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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I don't think there are any tunnels between NJ and FL.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Enthused
I don't think there are any tunnels between NJ and FL.
You hit tunnels around Baltimore.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rmilchman
You hit tunnels around Baltimore.
It has been years since I traveled through Baltimore but I remember seeing signs restricting cylinders. Be safe and do some further checking expecially if yours are visible.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pachangalpina
It has been years since I traveled through Baltimore but I remember seeing signs restricting cylinders. Be safe and do some further checking expecially if yours are visible.
Guess I'll try to give them a call.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/11/11.07.01.04.htm

(3) Class 2, division 2.1 flammable gas is prohibited, with exceptions for propane, LPG, CNG, LNG, and other flammable compressed gas in U.S.D.O.T. approved containers, in quantities not to exceed 10 pounds gross weight per container, and 100 pounds gross weight per vehicle;
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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As you approach Baltimore from the north, stay on 95 and avoid 895. 95 has bridges, 895 has the Harbor Tunnel. There aren't any other tunnels between NJ and Florida.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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tfalk, thanks. Guess I'm over the 10lb per container.
Enthused thanks for the directions.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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Just before Baltimore take either 695 east or west around the tunnels.East has the Key bridge with a toll.West is a couple mile's farther but no toll.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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theres also the cheasapeke bay bridge/tunnel, but im not sure if you hit that on your travels. from what i read, propane and such is strictly forbad, or maybe you have to get it inspected first.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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You could also check to see if you are allowed to carry the tanks empty and then fill them at some point beyond the tunnels.

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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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You could also check to see if you are allowed to carry the tanks empty and then fill them at some point beyond the tunnels.

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No going to empty the tanks and waste 60 lbs of propone. Plus I like to travel with the fridge on.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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theres also the cheasapeke bay bridge/tunnel, but im not sure if you hit that on your travels. from what i read, propane and such is strictly forbad, or maybe you have to get it inspected first.
The bay bridge tunnel and the Hampton Roads tunnel requires an inspection to make sure the propane is cut off and nothing is running. It only takes a minute.
 
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