Effing squirrels ate my propane hoses . . .

[naturist]

So I fixed their hides!

The varmints ate both tank to regulator hoses as well as the regulator to mainline hose. I found online that various suppliers do make stainless steel braided hoses for the two tank-regulator lines, but none of the nearby sources stocked them. Nobody evidently makes the 4 foot regulator to rig hose in that armored configuration. So I made my own!

I went on Amazon and searched for stainless steel braided loom, and came across this supplier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TNJDTU?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

I bought a 10 foot piece of 1 inch braid, more than enough to wrap all my propane hoses using UV stabilized zip ties. It expands to go over the hose ends. I would use the 3/4 inch stuff if I had to do it again. I have enough left over to do another 4 foot hose, should the need arise.

For what it was worth, we were camped in a state park campground when the little terrors struck. Went out for a bike ride in broad daylight, and came back to hissing as my propane escaped. Cold cut sandwiches for lunch . . . .

[my440]

Seems odd for squirrels to be chewing propane hose. I guess their evolving just like us.
As we sit looking at our cell phones the critters are about to release the gas.

[Grit_dog]

Oh this thread is nuts!  
get it? Squirrel? Nuts?

thanks for the laugh 

[Grit_dog]

They make Covers for LP tanks….or since this is not actually a common occurrence, them new hoses would probably be safe. 

[SuperBus]

Unbelievable! But unfortunately, completely believable.  It is amazing what these little terror creatures can do.  No nutritional value in half of the things they "eat".  Thank goodness they haven't directed their meaningless destruction at my coach.  My house on the other hand...

[way2roll]

In a previous class A, mice chewed through the fuel line on the rail on top of the engine. Had no idea. Getting ready to head out for a trip and fuel was spraying everywhere on the top of the motor. Thankfully, I noticed it right away. Could have been a major disaster. Critters will mess up your rig for sure.