Locks on Propane tanks?

Our 2000 Motorhome does not have a lock on the propane compartment door.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Propane Compartment doors are NOT suppose to be locked (easy access to service valves if needed)

Just about every fifth wheel has propane in the lockable front compartment or lockable side compartments.
I see no reason for public access.

hotjag1 wrote:

2manytoyz wrote:
The propane tank on our Class A has a door with a lock, so no reason not to lock yours. That will keep the opportunist from taking your tanks, but not someone determined.

I was very surprised to read that your motorhome has a locking propane compartment. I've owned 8 motorhomes and the propane compartment was the ONLY one that didn't have a lock on it. Your motorhome is much newer than ours so I'm wondering if the newer ones now come with a locking compartment. It will be interesting to hear other replies.

No lock on my 1999 Class A propane basement compartment. All other basement doors have locks except the generator. Since there are significant fire safety issues with both compartments, I prefer that the doors stay open all the time. Both compartments are open from below anyway.

Chum lee

Propane Compartment doors are NOT suppose to be locked (easy access to service valves if needed)
Locking down the propane cylinders is OK

Torklift has a really good locking device for dual cylinders


Fortress Gaslock

I have locks on my tanks but not the compartment doors. For safety reasons, the valves should be easily accessible so they can be shut off if needed.

2manytoyz wrote:
The propane tank on our Class A has a door with a lock, so no reason not to lock yours. That will keep the opportunist from taking your tanks, but not someone determined.

I was very surprised to read that your motorhome has a locking propane compartment. I've owned 8 motorhomes and the propane compartment was the ONLY one that didn't have a lock on it. Your motorhome is much newer than ours so I'm wondering if the newer ones now come with a locking compartment. It will be interesting to hear other replies.

2manytoyz wrote:
The propane tank on our Class A has a door with a lock, so no reason not to lock yours. That will keep the opportunist from taking your tanks, but not someone determined.

OP here

Yeah I think what happened is some kids that live next to the storage facility were messing around and just opened the compartments to see what it was. All other compartments were locked. I realize that a lock will only keep honest people honest.

The storage place has no issues with theft as the owners live on site and know who belongs there. There are multiple security cameras recording everything as well.

In a previous storage place someone attempted to steal my awning (Multiple crews were removed) pried open the front compartment and took a bunch of beach stuff stored there and attempted to pry open the door. This happened in less than a week and my 5th wheel was out of there immediately.

Dave

The propane tank on our Class A has a door with a lock, so no reason not to lock yours. That will keep the opportunist from taking your tanks, but not someone determined.