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reubenray · 01-28-2023, 10:29 AM

During the PDI I did not see a way to secure this from thief or even blowing off while traveling.

How are y'all keeping these secure?

Flyer15015 · 01-28-2023, 10:35 AM

Pictures will help get you much better answers.

Mike un Colorado

Bigceasar · 01-28-2023, 10:43 AM

For safety reasons the shut off valves should be easily accessible. That’s why the compartment doesn’t lock on rigs with internal tanks. If tongue mounted, a Cable and lock run thru the tops of the cylinders and around the RV frame will stop any casual thief . Haven’t really considered it a big concern since there really isn’t a huge black market for stolen propane cylinders.

Old-Biscuit · 01-28-2023, 10:51 AM

Covers will not come off while traveling...they are 'tight' around the cylinders

Have you tried to remove yours?

Covers...theft-----not much of a market
Portable Cylinders....theft----you bet, crack heads/meth labs
*most thefts are while in storage facilities not while camping

allenb12 · 01-28-2023, 04:23 PM

Been all over the country with the cover not fastened. Never blown off.

Marine359 · 01-28-2023, 04:29 PM

The access cover will blow off if you don’t have hinge forward and the thumbscrews secured.

MCCOHENS · 01-29-2023, 08:25 AM

Depends on type of cover. The typical plastic one with a door on the top is a pretty tight fit. Our door fell off years ago, the cover itself was held by a bungee cord. I haven't used the bungee for a few years and never noticed the cover even move.

Cumminsfan · 01-29-2023, 08:31 AM

Friction holds the cover tight.

1stimerveer · 01-29-2023, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MCCOHENS

Depends on type of cover. The typical plastic one with a door on the top is a pretty tight fit. Our door fell off years ago, the cover itself was held by a bungee cord. I haven't used the bungee for a few years and never noticed the cover even move.

If your really worried, you can always drill a couple of holes near the bottom edge of the cover and use a short bungee to hold it down..
Been using ours for about 5 years and have never had the cover come off..

reubenray · 01-29-2023, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cumminsfan

Friction holds the cover tight.

When the person pulled it off during the PDI it appears to come off pretty easy.

Scott 3 · 01-29-2023, 02:26 PM

There may be two plastic tabs with holes on each side at the bottom. You can use long zip ties to secure it if you are concerned.

CharlesinGA · 01-29-2023, 08:19 PM

Every one I've seen had plastic tabs on the bottom middle, a short bungee cord between them running under the metal pan the bottles are on will work.

If no tabs, you can drill a couple of holes, one front and one back and do the same thing.

Charles

reubenray · 01-30-2023, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlesinGA

Every one I've seen had plastic tabs on the bottom middle, a short bungee cord between them running under the metal pan the bottles are on will work.

If no tabs, you can drill a couple of holes, one front and one back and do the same thing.

Charles

I did see the tabs at the bottom. I have a selection of bungee cords in the truck already.

profdan · 01-30-2023, 11:14 AM

Yes, they will sometimes come off in a very strong headwind -- you can sometimes see them on the side of the road. It's rare, but it happens.

I drilled a hole in the bottom of my tank cover and put a little clip in the hole. A bungee would work, too.