Can Gas Tank/Propane Tank be Carried on etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier

Updated 09/15/2025 | Published 05/29/2025

Question:

Curious how do you guys best recommend securing a 20 propane cylinder and a 2.5 or 5 gallon jerry can for gasoline on this hitch cargo carrier? I know some folks dont recommend carrying flammables in a hitch carrier, but I dont have much of an option...

asked by: Gus

Expert Reply:

Hey Gus, you can carry a propane tank or a gas can on the etrailer cargo carrier part # e98874 even though when you think about it does seem a little sketchy. There are no laws against it and as long as you are smart and safe about it it's totally fine. Do you have tie downs/ratchet straps?

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jameson C.

9/12/2025

Hey Gus, did you have a chance to secure your propane cylinder and jerry can with tie downs or ratchet straps on the cargo carrier? I'm asking because your experience could help others who are considering similar setups.

Gus

9/12/2025

@JamesonC What I actually did was load everything in one of those big eTrailer hitch carrier bags. It was full enough that nothing was going to roll around in the bag. I secured the zippers partially open to allow for ventilation using a long-ish cable lock.