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    Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 9:37pm
Dang, I only see plastic for doubles, too.  Only see vinyl for singles.
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I thought the same thing and have been looking for a single tank, hard plastic cover, but have only been able to find double ones.  
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you can buy hard plastic slip-over covers which would work.
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Yeah - clears the rear bumper.  The spare tire mount is rated at 100lbs, and the propane tank holder is 1/8th thick and lips up under the tank.  Feels very solid - I am just a little concerned with it's exposure to road debris, and plan on making some kind of protection for it.
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Looks like you'll clear it now.  Interesting using the tire mount for the tank.
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Took another stab at this.

I cut down the basket to just fit the cooler - took about 6 inches off the depth, and 18 inches off the width. Also, moved the propane tank off to the side hanging off a spare tire mount. Still have room for dual batteries with this set up too. I just need to fab up a bottom pan and front shield for the propane tank to protect it from road debris.





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There are many things you can do without welding, no welding on my backend of the pod.

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Originally posted by techntrek

If you can shave the corners of the tray you may be ok 95% of the time.  Another option, look into mounting the tray so it can be slid side to side (but locked down the rest of the time).  If you get into a situation where you must make a tight turn slide it to the side, then center it again when you are done. 


Good ideas!  The only thing that is holding me back from tweaking that basket is that I can't weld aluminum.  My TIG machine is only DC and I don't have a spool gun for my MIG.  

I think I may just build a tray out of angle for just the cooler and mount it where the stock propane rack is. I should be able to build a support for the propane tank to fit behind the cooler next to the battery.

Have you ever seen anybody use a frame-mounted spare tire holder to hold a propane tank?  I could make a protective cage that bolts to it for the tank - just worried about the weight on the frame with all that leverage going over bumps.
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If you can shave the corners of the tray you may be ok 95% of the time.  Another option, look into mounting the tray so it can be slid side to side (but locked down the rest of the time).  If you get into a situation where you must make a tight turn slide it to the side, then center it again when you are done. 

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Originally posted by furpod

Unless you are towing with a Gold Wing, no way in heck can you get 90 degrees. I strongly suspect you are going to need to invest in tail light stock.



Well - close but no cigar. I moved it back as far as I could, and it still is a little to close for comfort. I am sure it would be fine for 90% of situations, but not for those tight camp spots and u-turns. Back to the drawing board.


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