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Old 01-09-2016, 09:24 AM   #1
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Lock for LP Tanks

Getting my first AS at the end of the month. Can you recommend a lock for the LP tanks? Thanks.
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Just something to discourage would-be thieves, and keep people honest. Anything more elaborate would turn into more headaches for you in trying to remove your tanks for refilling, and someone really determined will still get them.
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I use a cable, like a bicycle lock cable with a padlock. As Overlander63 says, anything more makes them harder to get off to refill.

I have the expensive aluminum tanks. I am not sure it would be worth it with steel tanks.
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Old 01-09-2016, 10:20 AM   #4
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On the Airstream shop site they have a specific screw down lock for the LP tanks.
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Old 01-09-2016, 10:38 AM   #5
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I would second idroba, unless you have expensive tanks, I wouldn't lock them. We don't lock ours.
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Old 01-09-2016, 11:13 AM   #6
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Airstream has a clever lock which you can buy from their Ohio store.
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I use the same method idroba does, a cable run through the collars on my aluminum tanks and around a frame member, with a padlock. The cable is just a deterrent, of course, but I guess most of the dirtbags who'd steal such things want the propane and don't necessarily know what my 40-yr-old aluminum tanks are worth, so they'll steal tanks from one of the other RVs at the storage lot that don't have theirs locked.
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I would second idroba, unless you have expensive tanks, I wouldn't lock them. We don't lock ours.
Most people don't realize yet, the Classics have 40# aluminum tanks with built-in gauges. $$$...
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I've taken all the pad locks off my trailer. I figured a) if someone wants something bad enough they will bring their own equipment to defeat a lock and probably damage the trailer in the process and b) if I'm out on a cold night on a dark road changing a tire or something I sure don't need a frozen up lock that I can't open. I asked about a hitch lock and my mechanic told me that if someone is in it far enough to steal a trailer that they don't even mess with the hitch locks they come prepared and some even just put a chain on it, lift it up, and off they go. I thought about a wheel lock / Denver Boot device but realized that I'd be the most likely one forget it was on there and snap an axle when I'm in a hurry one day go get going.
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Old 01-09-2016, 11:34 AM   #10
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I still use the cable and lock method but I'm looking hard at this one that was mentioned on the following link.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...01729-250.html
It is mentioned on page 250 post 3495 to post 3499.
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I drilled a hole through the spin off handle and the cross brace on the tank cover. Then I installed a pad lock through the holes.
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I've just put a nylon lock nut on top of Airstream's threaded handle to secure the tanks in place. At least it forces the thief to bring a wrench.
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We like our - TORK LIFT A7701 RV Trailer Camper Lp Gas Fortress Propane Gas Lock 3/8" by Torklift - Make sure to get the correct diameter for your threaded rod that the lock screws on to.
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I always remove the tanks when in storage and use them for our home grill. Those tanks have been re-certified a couple of times! Oh well, good luck! jd
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I used to keep my spare right there and would cable lock it and my tall aluminum tanks all together!
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We use this handle little lock... It's not fool proof but it will make them work for it it...

Unfortunately, for the life of me I can't remember where I got it!

You can also Google "Propane Tank Lock" and find some ideas/products.
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Old 01-09-2016, 04:37 PM   #17
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So how common is tank theft?

Is this a frequent problem? Does it generally happen in camp grounds or in outside storage lots?
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Personally I have never heard of a case of tanks being stolen but I suppose anything is possible.
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Most cases of propane bottle theft I've heard of have generally been rural areas and the theory is that the thieves are using the tanks to store anhydrous ammonia they steal to make meth. Late last year I heard about a bunch of tanks stolen from those vending racks around Kansas City, I think (some midwestern city I'm sure, KC I'm less certain about.)
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We in Idaho who camp very rural and boondock a lot need to be somewhat careful of the hunters who use old RV's for their hunting camps. They run out of propane and look for a source which does not involve going 50 miles to town for a refill.

Certainly not common, but it does happen now and then.
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