5th Gen CO2 Tank Mounting in Cargo area

[brian0128]

How does everyone have their CO2 Tanks mounted? I got a great deal on set of Powertanks, 1 for the Jeep and 1 for the 4Runner. I can't figure out how to mount the tanks. I have a 10lb tank that came in a bag and also a 10lb Floor System Package B from powertank that has a base that can be screwed in keeping the tank at a 45 degree angle.

If I can't figure a secure way to mount the tank then I'll sell it to someone in the MD area for $369.

Ideas so far....
Mount it vertically in the left rear of the cargo bay near the jack acesss door.
Stand it on top of the wheel well and mount it using a Sea Sucker to the rear glass.
Mount it to the back of the rear seats (which would require drilling into the back of the seats and limits the recline feature.

 

[marshal]

I think you'll find the owners of c02 tanks in the 5th gen section is pretty much limited to probably me and one or two others. I don't think [MENTION=89562]bimrunner[/MENTION] runs one, and he's pushed his runner harder than anyone else on here.

Anyway, there isn't a good place to mount one on the inside of the cargo area. I have a 20# and I spent a long time trying to think of a way to mount it that wouldn't interfere with anything. I can't come up with a solution. I certainly wouldn't want it to touch glass at all.

My only solution has been to get a swing out tire carrier and mount it there. I have a power tank mount for mine so it would be fine out there, it's lockable and would be hard to steal. In the end though I'm kind of thinking about selling mine, a constant duty compressor would be way easier to pack.

 

[Titanpat57]

I think the only feasible area would be lying flat over the wheel well...seems to the most area of available tin foil to connect to.

Everything is is just a plastic facade.....remenber, you are securing a potential missle....I'd make sure that ***** couldn't come loose.

 

[marshal]

I think the only feasible area would be lying flat over the wheel well...seems to the most area of available tin foil to connect to.

Everything is is just a plastic facade.....remenber, you are securing a potential missle....I'd make sure that ***** couldn't come loose.

The issue with that though is that the tank has to be mounted vertically for it to work, otherwise you'll be venting liquid c02 rather than expanded gaseous. There are ways of getting around that by disassembling the valve and fitting a breather tube, but then it has to be perfectly aligned and level, as well can't ever be used vertically without removing the breather.

The best way to do it would be to mount it within 15 degrees of vertical somewhere outside of the vehicle

 

[Titanpat57]

The issue with that though is that the tank has to be mounted vertically for it to work, otherwise you'll be venting liquid c02 rather than expanded gaseous. There are ways of getting around that by disassembling the valve and fitting a breather tube, but then it has to be perfectly aligned and level, as well can't ever be used vertically without removing the breather.

The best way to do it would be to mount it within 15 degrees of vertical somewhere outside of the vehicle

Thank you for enlightening me....never knew that.

Having done quite a bit of scuba diving in younger years, and always securing my tank, I didn't realize the Powertank had to be like that.....sell it and get the the big ARB compressor and fo'git about it!

 

[marshal]

Yeah, the c02 is actually stored in liquid form on the inside. That's why c02 tanks are rated in poundage vs cubic feet or whatever. A 20# c02 cyl would normally be considered a 60cf cylinder. So because it's liquid on the inside before venting/expansion they rate it in pounds.

C02 expands 8 times in volume compounding when it turns from liquid to gas. It also gets extremely cold.

The only shitty thing is cleanup. When you use a cylinder for c02 it can't ever be used for anything but c02 again. This is because when they fill the cylinder the compressor weeps oil into the mix, so the inside of the cylinder is lined with oil. So if you wanted to use the cyl for something like welding gas, you'd need to have it sent off and cleaned and fitted with a different valve. All gasses have specific valves.

 

[mace.]

I've been using one since 2011. I keep it in the bag and strap it down in between all of my gear before I head out. Most of the time it's in the garage.

 

[Bevo]

Yeah, the c02 is actually stored in liquid form on the inside. That's why c02 tanks are rated in poundage vs cubic feet or whatever. A 20# c02 cyl would normally be considered a 60cf cylinder. So because it's liquid on the inside before venting/expansion they rate it in pounds.

C02 expands 8 times in volume compounding when it turns from liquid to gas. It also gets extremely cold.

The only shitty thing is cleanup. When you use a cylinder for c02 it can't ever be used for anything but c02 again. This is because when they fill the cylinder the compressor weeps oil into the mix, so the inside of the cylinder is lined with oil. So if you wanted to use the cyl for something like welding gas, you'd need to have it sent off and cleaned and fitted with a different valve. All gasses have specific valves.

 

[ArmedBear]

What do you use CO2 for in your 4runner? It sounds sexy.

 

[marshal]

What do you use CO2 for in your 4runner? It sounds sexy.

Airing up tires. If you have the proper regulator you can also run pneumatic tools of of them.

The benefits of c02 over air is it's incredible volume and pressure.

 

[brian0128]

I've decided not to use the mount and to use the 10lb Speedbag Carrying Case. I would only be using it if going to the beach or if going offroad so I can put it in the cargo area and strap it down using the D-Rings. I got 2 systems so I'll keep the 1 and put it in whichever vehicle we are going to be using. I'll sell the other to someone else in Maryland for a great deal.

If I had the sliding tray option I would bolt the mount to the tray since the mount I have holds the tank at a 45 degree angle and it has a quick release option to remove the tank and stand leaving the base tray for when I needed to carry cargo. But I don't have that option....

 

[ArmedBear]

Airing up tires. If you have the proper regulator you can also run pneumatic tools of of them.

The benefits of c02 over air is it's incredible volume and pressure.

Cool. I have a CO2 tank, but I only use it for carbonating beer.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I've been using one since 2011. I keep it in the bag and strap it down in between all of my gear before I head out. Most of the time it's in the garage.

This is what I do also.