Where to buy Torklift Propane lock?

Dutch_12078 wrote:

Tachdriver wrote:
Not to poo-poo this but if someone really wanted the tanks they would cut the metal off with a hack saw or electric cutter....that's why I used a bicycle cable lock wrapped around the frame.

I cut a Kryptonite cable lock off of a neighbor's bike a couple of weeks ago using just a cordless Dremel tool with a cut-off blade. She had lost the keys, and was tired of carrying the extra weight around. It took me about two minutes...

Really when you look at it nothings fool proof, it just delayed it by a few minutes....

Appreciate all the input. I do like the cable lock idea and the lock in the handle idea. I know all are prone to theft if they really want the tanks...I just want a bit of security since my TT is in a storage lot for the next year. (we still camp with it...just cant be at home for a while). Thanks

Tachdriver wrote:
Not to poo-poo this but if someone really wanted the tanks they would cut the metal off with a hack saw or electric cutter....that's why I used a bicycle cable lock wrapped around the frame.

I cut a Kryptonite cable lock off of a neighbor's bike a couple of weeks ago using just a cordless Dremel tool with a cut-off blade. She had lost the keys, and was tired of carrying the extra weight around. It took me about two minutes...

RoyB wrote:
I just used a long shank bicycle type lock from WALMART... Drilled down thru the twist on screw and the metal frame below it and slip the long shank lock thru that... Keep it simple...

Something like shown in these photos from google search...


Roy Ken

Not to poo-poo this but if someone really wanted the tanks they would cut the metal off with a hack saw or electric cutter....that's why I used a bicycle cable lock wrapped around the frame.

I just used a long shank bicycle type lock from WALMART... Drilled down thru the twist on screw and the metal frame below it and slip the long shank lock thru that... Keep it simple...

Something like shown in these photos from google search...


Roy Ken

BarneyS wrote:

Corkey05 wrote:
Torklift sells direct if you can't find it locally.

Look Here

I'm not so sure they do sell directly. The link that says "buy it now" on their website goes to a list of states and then to a list of dealers in the state. I saw no place on the website to purchase directly from them.
Barney

I should have clicked on the "buy it now" (but didn't). I live just a few miles from the main Torklift facility in Kent, WA & have used them many times for work on my rigs. They sell retail at their facility so no reason to believe they didn't sell online too. I would think any online dealer of their Torklift products would be able to provide the parts.

mleekamp wrote:
I've been to their website but the local dealer (only one in 50 mi radius) does not sell it. Searched the internet...camping world...amazon, nothing.

Any ideas where to get their propane tank lock?

Appreciate the input.

Panther RV Products sells the Torklift Gas Lock online. I have no experience buying from this vendor.

Corkey05 wrote:
Torklift sells direct if you can't find it locally.

Look Here

I'm not so sure they do sell directly. The link that says "buy it now" on their website goes to a list of states and then to a list of dealers in the state. I saw no place on the website to purchase directly from them.
Barney

WyoTraveler wrote:
I used a Reese bicycle lock on my TT propane tanks.A lock that comes completely apart. Got it from Walmart.

+!, ran the cable around the frame and hides nicely with a rigid propane tank cover.

This one?



I made something that works exactly the same way it does- a steel bracket that fits over the tightening handle on the threaded holddown rod. A padlock goes through two holes in the bottom of the bracket.

Both my and Torklift's "solutions" have the same obvious flaw: All a thief need do is unthread the nuts holding the tank rod at the bottom to walk away with the whole shootin' match.

It's a stopgap deterrent, but a piece of stout chain through the tank collar to the rig frame is a better one- at least they'd have to use bolt cutters!