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10-12-2007, 03:46 PM
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Haze Grey & Underway
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Cedar Crest
, New Mexico
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 13
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Picture of the two lock solution
I think I finally figured out how to post the picture.
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10-12-2007, 04:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1964 22' Safari
Foresthill
, California
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 257
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Nice, thanks for photos.
Simple, effective.
Slowing them down long enough to alert Mr Smith and Mr Wesson is just what I’m looking for.
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11-25-2007, 06:24 PM
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Site Team

2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,702
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Lewster was nice enough to send me one of these locks after he landed in Florida. We stopped by the trailer today and I installed it. Since I am not a certified RV tech like Lew, my install time was not 5 seconds, but more like 2 minutes. You remove one nut, install the arm under the nut and lock the cover on.
Thanks again Lew!
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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11-25-2007, 08:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,514
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My Pleasure!
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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11-26-2007, 07:54 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Currently Looking...
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,112
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If you look at any RV, including SOB's, access to the propane tanks is NOT LOCKED! This is a safety issue. Locking the tank cover is not a good idea.
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11-26-2007, 09:01 AM
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Site Team

2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,702
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This is not a cover lock. It locks the tanks. They can stillbe turned off.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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11-26-2007, 09:07 AM
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Rivet Master 
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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i'd think that most locks are easily defeatable by any emergency crew or someone clearly not making a "service call" to remove the tanks.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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11-26-2007, 12:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 19' Safari SE
Central Part
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 161
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Thanks "2dabeach", I have been wanting a way to easily lock the tanks and yours looks nice and simple. I now have a project coming up to drill a hole thru mine like in your photo and install a lock.
One thing about locks is several years ago I went to a real hardware store - I think ACE hardware, and bought a whole box of Master padlocks all "keyed-alike". They have really come in handy over the years with one key fitting just about everything I have. There must have been about 18 or so locks in that box.
Anyway, not sure if places like Lowes or Home Depot sells keyed-alike locks, but "real" hardware stores do and that really makes things convenient.
regards...
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2006 Bambi SE,
2008 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4
AIR#23096
" I am lost and have gone Airstreaming to find myself, If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait..."
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12-13-2007, 07:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Truckee
, California
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hazegrey
I think I finally figured out how to post the picture.

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Hazegray, brilliant solution, thanks (tryin out the quote thing  )
fred
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12-13-2007, 07:51 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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These are all great solutions. I myself was kind of hoping to figure out some way to simply lock the tank cover latch. To me it stops folks from messing around with the tank valves. In retrospect though, in my case mine is stored indoors, and the odds are low that someone may even mess with the tanks in the first place, but hey, if but nothin' else, I may just get those dual locks that I saw here...quick, cheap and easy.
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12-14-2007, 03:26 PM
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Rivet Master 
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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Lewster
Where can I get one of those lock for my propane mounting brakett/threaded rod. I also have the alum. wingnut.
Thanks
Roger
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12-27-2007, 03:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 19' Safari SE
Central Part
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 161
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Thanks "2dabeach"....
I just finished up installing my tank lock based on your idea and it works great !!!!
Photo attached as I know people always like to see...
Also, the white thing is my remote temp/humidity sensor that is mounted with velcro inside the propane tank cover. It has been riding there for over 15,000 miles and hasn't fallen off yet so I guess it is stuck on good. I never remove it when driving.
Couple other pics are the inside unit for the temp/humidity meter which is also just put on with velcro onto the wood cabinet above the stereo.
Nice and warm here today in Maryland -- 61 . 5 degrees and 45% humidity - so I am taking care of a few maintenance items before hitting the road next week for Florida.
anyway, thanks again for the lock idea.
regards, Dave
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2006 Bambi SE,
2008 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4
AIR#23096
" I am lost and have gone Airstreaming to find myself, If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait..."
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02-08-2015, 03:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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I don't know if someone would want your propane tanks this bad or not, but it looks like some of the lock setups could be defeated by just unscrewing the rod instead with a pair of pliers. If and when my lock setup finally arrives, I'm planning to bend the bottom end of the new stainless allthread rod in a "U" at the bottom, so it can't easily be unscrewed "out from under" the locking nut.
I'll also be putting a fairly loose piece of stainless tubing over the allthread, to further discourage cutting, at least in the middle of the rod.
If someone needs a tank of propane bad enough to lay in the dirt under the trailer and unbend the rod - well, I guess they can have it.
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02-09-2015, 06:28 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Stowe
, Vermont
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 338
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I just purchased a Fortress GasLock from Colonial AS in NJ (called in order) I researched it and it looks like a solid piece of equipment that locks the tanks - not the cover. Colonial sells the Fortress that is made for AS. Most thieves are looking for easy scores, so this offers a real challenge. Hopefully they will move on to an easier target. It is in the $60 range. When my tanks were stolen, it cost way more to replace the tanks, pay for purging and paying for 2, 30 gallon fills.
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02-09-2015, 07:01 PM
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Rivet Master 
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lewster
Just as soon as I get back to FL. I'm pulling out at 0:dawn:30 tomorrow morning..........BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
At least this is just a little hop........only 2000 miles to SW FL. 
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Hey!
Where in FL? Are you going to Alumaflamingo? Our WBCCI Suncoast Unit will be there as a group. Looking forward to it. We live a short distance and always enjoyed Sarasota.
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