I noticed the bottom of my LP tank cover was splitting where it came in contact with my hitch load distribution bar brackets permanently installed on the tongue. I decided to place a plastic molding strip all around the bottom edge of the tank cover and it works like a champ. If anyone is interested here is what I found and ordered from Walmart that turned out to be just the right size and thickness to press onto the edge:
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Hendersonville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,092
Protecting propane cover
Nice fix. I used 5/16 Fuel hose on the bottom of my cover only where it contacts the frame. I also used 5/16 fuel hose on the base of the propane tanks so they do not beat up the plate they sit on. splitting the fuel line requires a stout pair of scissors and some patience. When you set the cover back in place, you have to use 2 thick washers before putting on wingnut.
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