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12-29-2009, 12:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
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Propane Tank Lock
Just ran across this and thought I'd post it for info:
Propane Tank Lock
Know nothing about this company and have never used this product.
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12-29-2009, 01:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
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nice
Nice find! Thanks for sharing! Might offer some peace of mind for a stored propane tank...kind of a kiddie lock. Great Job!
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12-29-2009, 01:15 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
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It looks like a pretty common key and probably there are a lot of them around. My tongue lock has a similar key and before this I never thought about whether that key is common. Maybe I should get a different lock…
It is a clever idea though. I wonder if there's a problem with propane tanks being stolen?
Gene
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12-29-2009, 01:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2023 16' Basecamp
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Chgo. N.W. Burb's
, Illinois
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Tank Lock
Look's like if i take the tank ,all i need to do is take Channel Lock's or Vise Grips to Thread out the Device ?
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12-29-2009, 01:31 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
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I think it would ruin the threads if the lock is effective at all.
Gene
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12-29-2009, 01:35 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
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No, the exposed part swivels. You could always use a cutting torch. Oh, wait....
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12-29-2009, 02:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
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Wouldn`t keep them from stealing the tank then taking their sweet time to drill the lock.
I lost one set of alum.in a campground,and we and the dog were asleep inside. Dave
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12-29-2009, 02:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2023 16' Basecamp
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Chgo. N.W. Burb's
, Illinois
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Tank Lock
Torch ! why didn't i think of that ! I was thinking 18v DeWalt to Drill it out. It look's like the insert would thread out and only the insert threads would be Damaged.
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12-29-2009, 03:30 PM
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banjobill
2000 30' Limited
battle ground,
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2009
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lock through the bottom of the tank, also?
I have been thinking of bolting the bottom of my tank to the mounting ring-just an extra measure to keep the bottles in place...instead of a bolt, I guess another lock would keep the tanks from being taken-and then one of these beauties would keep the gas in my tank where it belongs. Seems like a fair amount of hassle that on THIS side of a theft may be too much and on THE OTHER side of a theft would have been very easy. Pay your money, take your choice.
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12-29-2009, 04:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
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Use the 18v DeWalt to drill a hole - pour some nitroglycerin in - and light it with the torch. Bet that'll work!
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12-29-2009, 04:17 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
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You won't need the drill or the torch. Just pour in the nitro and throw the tank on the ground, hard, or hit it with a hammer. Or, take some dynamite, soak it, let it dry and throw at the tank. It's good to know there are lots of way to get the lock off if you lose the key, though just go stop the Pepsi or Coke guy when he opens the soft drink machine and borrow his key. Of course, there's no cool fireball that way.
Gene
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12-30-2009, 12:56 PM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
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Seriously
I drilled a hole through the strap across the top of the tank cover and a hole through the aluminum cleat that screws down to retain the tanks. I have a long padlock that goes downward through the holes. The key slot points downward and it is a bit hard to get the key in, but I remove and install tanks so seldom that it is not a big problem. I probably refill 2 tanks a year.
I feel a lot more secure with my aluminum tanks locked in place while the trailer is in storage.
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2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
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12-31-2009, 06:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2023 16' Basecamp
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Chgo. N.W. Burb's
, Illinois
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Tank lock Ideas
Great Ideas! I think Phaska's or Wmarsha's Ideas are "Safer" When it get's warm I'll check out the idea of a bolt and nut on bottom. Sound's simple.
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12-31-2009, 07:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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Same Idea
I think that John (Pahaska) and I had the same idea.
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12-31-2009, 08:19 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Quote:
Originally Posted by loudruff
Nice find! Thanks for sharing! Might offer some peace of mind for a stored propane tank...kind of a kiddie lock. Great Job!
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I use a crypton cable and lock my tanks to my trailer. If they want to steal the propane, have at it. That's only approx $40. The tanks on the other hand... over $200, each.
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12-31-2009, 08:49 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
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Paranoia taken to a whole new level.
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01-20-2010, 01:49 PM
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Mudmuffin
1991 29' Excella
1993 30' Excella
Crossett
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
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On a 1970 AS that I had there was a lock that screwed onto the threaded pipe, down and over the bolt, and when locked made removing the tanks very difficult. (See the picture sent by OB Bambi above for the bolt I mean) I am sure it was a after market item. Made of brass, a few ounces in weight, maybe 1 1/2 tall. When I replaced that AS with a newer model it would not fit under the propane cover. Was a good idea though. I have never had bottles stolen but a few dollars spent on protection is not a bad idea.
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01-20-2010, 03:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
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I have a lock that I got from LEWSTER, it is a nut with a locking cover. There is no way of getting the bottles off short of set of bolt cutters or a torch.
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01-20-2010, 03:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 23' Safari
New Orleans
, Louisiana
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Posts: 699
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I use a low-tech bicycle cable lock as a mere "deterrent" (plus I'm a notorious cheapskate)... but that padlock is a neat kit..
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01-20-2010, 03:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 22' Safari
Vassar
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Tank Lock
Locking tanks to the trailer is a good idea. The replacement cost of the Alum. tanks is bad enough but the polishing makes them at least triple the cost......Tim
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