Can someone clarify the rules concerning carrying propane tanks through tunnels?
Last month I drove through the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. I noticed a sign that looked like a propane tank with a line through it. We weren't sure because it was raining. I couldn't see any way to get off the highway, so we went through. My tanks were closed. On the way home we avoided the tunnel.
Last week we went through the tunnel just north of Allentown, PA. I didn't see anything about gas tanks. Again, our tanks were closed.
In both cases we saw other campers going through.
I would like to get this straightened out because these restrictions are posted for a reason and I am sure the fines are appropriate for the level of danger.
Yes, the Baltimore tunnel has propane restrictions as does the I-93 Tunnel in Boston.
Two of the ones that come to mind. There are others.
One of the reasons, I bought a Trucker/RV GPS. You can program in the GPS what you are carrying (propane), weight and length and height and the GPS will route you appropriately.
Otherwise, you need to do a bit of homework when you are planning your trip beforehand. You should do that anyway.
On trips to an area I haven't been through, I usually have a google map done up ahead of time as well as the road maps. You can never really trust the GPS alone.
Here is a link to the RV GPS's.
Pretty much it works like this.....
Tunnels that go down hill have restrictions to stop and make sure propane is turned off. Tunnels that rise slightly have no restrictions.
I live in SE VA all of our tunnels have restrictions. They go down under the water. Propane is heavier than air and in theory could pool in the very bottom of the tunnels. SO you need to stop and tell an inspector they are turned off. My experience is that they don't actually inspect anything. They just ask you if you have everything turned off.
Most tunnels that go thru mountains have a slight rise to the middle. That's why you don't have to stop for most of those tunnels.
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