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RVJimofOregon's avatar
RVJimofOregon
Explorer
Jan 06, 2016

Propane tank covers needed

Looking for covers for my twin propane tanks for my TT. Not the light weight ones that come as standard equipment but the heavy duty ones that have a lid on top. Camping World catalogue has one but still look a little light weight.
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  • ken56's avatar
    ken56
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2016
    Well, they are light weight for a reason. Just how heavy do you need one to be? Mine has the hinged access panel on top and its 4 yrs. old. Aside from being a bit faded its still structurally sound. When the day comes to replace it I will just get another one like the old one, they are cheap enough.
  • Mr__Camper's avatar
    Mr__Camper
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2016
    ken56 wrote:
    Well, they are light weight for a reason. Just how heavy do you need one to be? Mine has the hinged access panel on top and its 4 yrs. old. Aside from being a bit faded its still structurally sound. When the day comes to replace it I will just get another one like the old one, they are cheap enough.


    Ours sounds just like yours and while there is zero chance of it blowing off we have a small bungy cord underneath holding front and back in place. I sure don't want it ever to be any heavier. Good luck finding what works for you.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2016
    I can understand the cosmetic aspect but propane cylinders really aren't harmed by keeping them exposed to weather. I don't have covers, never have, and I wouldn't want them. To me, it's just something more to maintain and get in my way.
  • CavemanCharlie's avatar
    CavemanCharlie
    Explorer III
    Jan 07, 2016
    westend wrote:
    I can understand the cosmetic aspect but propane cylinders really aren't harmed by keeping them exposed to weather. I don't have covers, never have, and I wouldn't want them. To me, it's just something more to maintain and get in my way.


    Me too
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2016
    westend wrote:
    I can understand the cosmetic aspect but propane cylinders really aren't harmed by keeping them exposed to weather. I don't have covers, never have, and I wouldn't want them. To me, it's just something more to maintain and get in my way.


    Although it is probably not an issue where you are, the covers do provide some UV protection for the hoses, and I have found in very cold temps provide a little freeze protection for the regulator. Having had it both ways, I much prefer the cover.
  • prichardson's avatar
    prichardson
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2016
    I use one for the same reason. The sun in the south and rubber hoses don't get along.
  • Dennis_Smith's avatar
    Dennis_Smith
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2016
    The cover will not provide any freeze protection. If anything make it a bit colder as it will keep the sun and solar from warming it up
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2016
    Dennis Smith wrote:
    The cover will not provide any freeze protection. If anything make it a bit colder as it will keep the sun and solar from warming it up

    Only when the sun is shining.. And if you have a black cover, then it will help a lot

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