Green Ganesha
Adventurer
Steve Curren said:
I have one of Chris' trailers, and can't say enough good things about his product, and above all, his exceptional customer service.
Propane bottle mounts?
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I have one of Chris' trailers, and can't say enough good things about his product, and above all, his exceptional customer service.
Steve Curren
Explorer
If you know Chris you must know that he and his partner have been out of country for a period of time. He told me that she contacted some disease and is real sick, I thought that you might want to know.
Green Ganesha
Adventurer
Steve, thanks for the news. I didn't realize Anne was sick. She and Chris were in Guatemala for a U.S. Army/Guatemalan military disaster-response exercise. I believe Campa has a contract with FEMA, and is looking at other government branches like the military. That's really too bad about Anne. I'll call with condolences.
Steve Curren
Explorer
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I thought that you might know them and would like to know. I know I am a stranger but please give them my best.
Rezarf <><
Explorer
Thanks for the info, that is what I was looking for. My prayers are with the ill woman.
I appreciate your time.
Drew
I appreciate your time.
Drew
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Big_Geek
Drop Bear
Small Combo
Putting together a little info that's already mentioned in different areas here, but it looks like the 5# Manchester tank would work with the 8" mount on Toolfetch.
It's amazing to me how expensive this stuff is. You can buy a 20# propane tank at Home Depot for $25, but the smaller 5# tank has to be ordered and runs about $50 with shipping. Then another $40 for a mount. That's looking like $90 to carry 5# of propane.
I completely understand that there is little demand for 5# tanks and they are therefore considered "specialized", but it still stinks.
Putting together a little info that's already mentioned in different areas here, but it looks like the 5# Manchester tank would work with the 8" mount on Toolfetch.
It's amazing to me how expensive this stuff is. You can buy a 20# propane tank at Home Depot for $25, but the smaller 5# tank has to be ordered and runs about $50 with shipping. Then another $40 for a mount. That's looking like $90 to carry 5# of propane.
I completely understand that there is little demand for 5# tanks and they are therefore considered "specialized", but it still stinks.
Rezarf <><
Explorer
My local HD sells the 5# bottles off the shelf for 35ish bucks. Then hit up the local welding shop in your area and you can get the cylinder clamp that fits for about 25 bucks.
FWIW, I am going with as many propane accessories as i can use on my trailer, and I bought two 11# bottles and clamps for a total off 22# but I plan on running a few gas hog accessories like a water heater and tent heater.
FWIW, I am going with as many propane accessories as i can use on my trailer, and I bought two 11# bottles and clamps for a total off 22# but I plan on running a few gas hog accessories like a water heater and tent heater.
Rezarf <><
Explorer
Here it is what ended up happening for me! 
I worked on my propane tank mounts today and got them up and running. I had purchased a set from my local welding shop that open with a hinge then tighten with a wing nut (like the ones linked in post #21 by Big Geek). Once I had them in hand they didn't fit the tanks and they made the tank stick out nearly 2" from the sides of the trailer... not good... not only that but they were 60 bucks and not close enough to what I wanted to justify the cost, SO...
... I made my own!
I started with about 5 bucks in scrap material from my local steel yard. I cut two channels 8" in length. I drilled three holes to make my mounts foundation.
Next, I welded 2x.125" strap to the sides of the channel and hoisted the tank into place. I used the tank as a mold and started to bend the strap around the tank... I used a few ratchet strap to hold the tank in place and I screwed the foundation to the saw horse, this all worked really well.
Then, I tacked in the short side. I bent the tab over and then got the rough shape by bending the steel in my vice with a 3lb sledge. If you try this, just bend it a little at a time and after a few minutes a nice smooth curve starts to form.
Once the short side was in place I could trim the long side to the right length. Then it was time to burn in the welds, the first one I made the spot welds failed once I really started getting after the bending.
I worked on my propane tank mounts today and got them up and running. I had purchased a set from my local welding shop that open with a hinge then tighten with a wing nut (like the ones linked in post #21 by Big Geek). Once I had them in hand they didn't fit the tanks
and they made the tank stick out nearly 2" from the sides of the trailer... not good... not only that but they were 60 bucks and not close enough to what I wanted to justify the cost, SO...... I made my own!
I started with about 5 bucks in scrap material from my local steel yard. I cut two channels 8" in length. I drilled three holes to make my mounts foundation.
Next, I welded 2x.125" strap to the sides of the channel and hoisted the tank into place. I used the tank as a mold and started to bend the strap around the tank... I used a few ratchet strap to hold the tank in place and I screwed the foundation to the saw horse, this all worked really well.
Then, I tacked in the short side. I bent the tab over and then got the rough shape by bending the steel in my vice with a 3lb sledge. If you try this, just bend it a little at a time and after a few minutes a nice smooth curve starts to form.
Once the short side was in place I could trim the long side to the right length. Then it was time to burn in the welds, the first one I made the spot welds failed once I really started getting after the bending.
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Rezarf <><
Explorer
After that, I just had to bend the last tab over on the long side and drill a hole for the bolt to go through. Then I used an adjustable cresent wrench to man handle the bolt holes into place and I can bring the two parts together tightly by tightening the bolt.
You can see how the tank mount will "bolt" up to the frame of the trailer.
Woa-lah!
I have two custom propane mounts now. I will secure the bottom of the tank with a bolt to the deck of the trailer, but other than that I may create a way to lock them up when the trailer is parked in town.
I ordered 2" wide rubber strips to insulate the tank from vibration and keep it from getting banged up by the mount itself. It is good stuff and has a nice adhesive back on it. After paint I will put them on.
Whatta' ya think?
You can see how the tank mount will "bolt" up to the frame of the trailer.
Woa-lah!
I have two custom propane mounts now. I will secure the bottom of the tank with a bolt to the deck of the trailer, but other than that I may create a way to lock them up when the trailer is parked in town.
I ordered 2" wide rubber strips to insulate the tank from vibration and keep it from getting banged up by the mount itself. It is good stuff and has a nice adhesive back on it. After paint I will put them on.
Whatta' ya think?
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
DIY propane bottle mounts...
Very well done, I like it! :clapsmile
This would have been another nice project for the
New Forum Section - Fabrication?
Cheers :beer:,
P
Rezarf <>< said:
Very well done, I like it! :clapsmile
This would have been another nice project for the
New Forum Section - Fabrication?
Cheers :beer:,
P
You could try a fire extinguisher mount, or a commercial vehicle type mount. Either one would probably have to be adapted for what you want.
Steve Curren
Explorer
I went to a fabricator and had a "shelf" made that would hold a #5 propane bottle. I mounted it to the frame and then put the Quick Fist Clamps on to hold the bottle to the side. No locks but it held to the North Rim and into the Blythe desert with not so much as a wiggle.
BigAl
Expedition Leader
Willman said:
I'm starting to loose hope, we've had (2) 3 page threads recently requesting a fab section. At least 90% were infavor but we didn't get a response from Scott yet. I respect that it is his decision and maybe silence speaks volumes, but with the # of people requesting this, I'd like to hear the final word.
BTW, nice job on the mounts
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