Securing a Propane Tank to the Outside of a Trailer

[jim65wagon]

something along the lines of the old style Powertank CO2 tank brackets. These are very similar to a military fire extinguisher bracket that I also have. I will be sending him pictures of these two items for his review.
Cheers,
Greg

Can you post a pic of these just so I know what I'm getting into. I want simple, lockable, sturdy and nice looking all at the same time....

my tanks are roughly 10 inches in diameter

 

[lostworldexpedition]

Yes, we know that they and several other vendors carry bracketry for a 5 lb tank....doesn't really help much when we are looking for 10lb stuff or a 20 lb as the above post is asking.....thanks anyway

Oops.. Did not catch the tank size in the OP, reading posts on the iPhone has its drawbacks. No need to get snippy Jim.

I can order a set for my 20 pounder if it helps bring the cost down... PM on the way

 

[Hafwit]

The two locking and durable brackets I am familiar with are the military fire extinguisher bracket (the tan one) and the old style Powertank CO2 tank bracket (the black one). I am forwarding these two examples to my fabricator to see what he can come up with.

 

[jim65wagon]

Oops.. Did not catch the tank size in the OP, reading posts on the iPhone has its drawbacks. No need to get snippy Jim.

I can order a set for my 20 pounder if it helps bring the cost down... PM on the way

Sorry, didn't mean for it to come out as snippy. I was just trying to reiterate the point that was missed by most of the respondents in the OPs question.
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Hafwit: Those look like something I could put on my as yet unbuilt trailer. Keep us posted on the fabrication, please.

 

[matthewp]

The above pictured mount works for an 8 inch diameter tank such as the CO2 tank pictured. My measurements for the tanks I have are larger and therefore the above set-up wouldn't work for my purposes.

Cheers,
Greg

Whoops! The mount I have looks very similar but is for a 20lb propane tank. I tried doing a search on Amazon, where I bought it, but can't find it anymore.

 

[Token]

I'm using this for my 20lb tank..
http://www.amazon.com/Th-112-Tank-H...TF8&coliid=I1S382D6UJXTVA&colid=1JFA3RKGCZ8EF

Measure your tank, check here for the size/part number..
http://www.4bsbracket.com/

 

[Vince1]

I looked at these two and ended up buying the latter:
http://store.stonewellbodies.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=42&idcategory=0
http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=14922

Overall very happy with it, though I added an extra strap for security.

 

[Hafwit]

I would say the 4B's brackets look like a reasonable choice. The others on the prior post are not locking brackets and therefore I would be worried about somebody running off with my expensive tanks. I still want to see what my fabricator comes up with as I think he might be able to make something better.

Cheers,
Greg

 

[spressomon]

I fabbed a locking bracket for my 6lb Worthington propane tank. It was a relatively easy and affordable project. Especially considering there isn't anything out there pre-made that suited me.

Get yourself some 1.5" x 1/8" flat stock, cold work it around the tank circumference (or have a metal shop roll it to the proper diameter), grab a stainless steel locking clasp like this ("D", "E") http://www.mcmaster.com/#adjustable-draw-latches/=e361lu , fab a suitable bracket to mount to your trailer, a little TIG work and you're there

 

[RGEDad]

I have a new (to me) Aspen camper and am also looking for a method of transporting my 10 # Lite Cylinder Propane tank
The 10# Lite Cylinder is 9.6 " in Diameter
http://www.litecylinder.com/Portals/litecylinder/Products/specs/10_lb_spec_.pdf

The following holder TK-3 has a inside diameter of 9 3/4 " which sounds like a fit to me
TK-3 30-lb. Freon Tank Holder (inside dia. 9 3/4")
http://www.americanvan.com/van-organizers/holders/steel-tank-holders.html

It is meant to be floor mounted - but it is getting close
As my trailer has a tounge that splits to center, left and right sides - I should be able to (easily) mount any three legged item to the tounge

I really liked the Adventure Trailers unit - but it is only an eight inch diameter unit ( soooo close)

 

[Vince1]

Maybe it's where I live, but I never heard of anyone stealing a $20 propane tank.

 

[loren85022]

I bet it's safe where most of us live. But for traveling to remote areas, a propane tank might be quite a commodity. I'm mostly concerned with a mount that can't bounce free.

 

[Hafwit]

I do not have a great fear of people stealing my propane tanks; however if I am out traveling, my concern is that if somebody decided to do so, it would potentially ruin my trip. I also have Lite Cylinders that are more expensive and perhaps more desirable than the typical 20lb metal tanks.

Cheers,
Greg

 

[lcsodiver]

Man I wish the 10 # cylinders were $20!! The best price I found when I got mine was $50 each!

 

[gabepari]

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We make custom brackets in-house. Any competent fabricator should be able to whip one out for you. Give us a call if you need any help.

Gabe