Need propane tank cover recommendation

[RAMwoodworks]

My new TT didn't come with a cover for the tanks.

I like the idea of not having to lift the cover unless changing the tanks like this one. Could just be because last rig was a hybrid and I'd inevitably forget to open the valve before popping out the bed.

Also do you use anything to hold your cover on? I never had an issue on the last cover but never hit 60MPH either.

[Bayerlake]

Our 2017 Outback came with the black hard plastic cover. Whenever we would try to remove or replace it for winterizing, it would scratch the trailer. We solved the problem by ordering a soft camouflage zippered cover from Amazon. So easy and no more scratches.

[deltabravo]

Woodtroll wrote:
I know I'm pointing out the obvious, but make sure your tanks are 20-pounders so that this particular cover you linked will work. A lot of trailers use 30-pounders. That is a good price if your tanks are 20's.

The company that makes that cover makes two sizes, one to fit big tanks and one for small tanks. They make it in quite a few colors too.

[deltabravo]

RAMwoodworks wrote:
My new TT didn't come with a cover for the tanks.

I like the idea of not having to lift the cover unless changing the tanks like this one.

Those covers stay on fine. No method of securing them is needed.

I did RV transport for 2 summers and hauled probably 150 units. All had that same cover. No problems with them not staying put.

[cooperrobt]

I have the same cover. I use a couple of 5-inch bungee cords that fit to a tab on the bottom of the cover to secure it to the frame and tanks.

[Camper_G]

During winter storage, i keep a hard cover on my tanks. Come spring camping season i switch to a vinyl cover that has the zipper front. Works Great, easy access to the tanks and valves. I usually get 3 seasons out of them doing it this way

[Lwiddis]

" did have one blow off several years ago but only one in over 55 years of towing RVs"

Oh! Sam! So you were that guy that drove by me when I was 12 years old. I tried running to catch up with your cover...

[Woodtroll]

I know I'm pointing out the obvious, but make sure your tanks are 20-pounders so that this particular cover you linked will work. A lot of trailers use 30-pounders. That is a good price if your tanks are 20's. I have the same cover and I do like it, and have never felt the need to tie it down but it does have tabs on the bottom edges to tie it down with if you want.

[RAMwoodworks]

On a side note I pulled my tanks off today to take some measurements and saw that the tank tray is just 'screwed' to the tongue frame. Okay they're self tapping screws but still a little schlocky. I'm amazed these things don't blow apart running down the road...

[fx2tom]

I have one just like that in black. When I first bought my trailer I was worried about it coming off and used a bungee cord. Then one day I forgot the bungee after cleaning the trailer. Wouldn't you know, two years later and it still hasn't come off. lol.

[jake2250]

I have the same, Mine has two tabs with hole in them at the bottom, I hooked three large zip ties together and that keeps them from leaving. One note, My first set was faded so I bought a black set,,,Bad move they faded extremely fast, back to white one now.

[samsontdog]

I have one like the picture. I drilled a small hole on the bottom of the cover and put a spring in the holes from one side to the other. I did have one blow off several years ago but only one in over 55 years of towing RVs

[nickdarr]

I have the same one. We have drug the trailer literally all over the US and to Alaska in all kinds of weather. The top door has never opened and the cover has never come off.

[Lwiddis]

My cover is similar and has a tiny bungee cord near the bottom. No problems so far.

[DutchmenSport]

#1Nobby and mobeewan are both correct.

I have the same type on my camper. However, I turned mine around so the flip-top lid lifts from the front and is hinged in the back. It's easier to see inside the hole that way.

I also turned my regulator completely around giving more space for it under the cover.

Nice thing about those covers, they don't cost a whole lot. So if they begin to fade, discolor, or anything, they are easily replaced.

Separate the tanks more, and yes, they will never come off when traveling.