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gpokluda 
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 Topic: New "hard" propane tank cover?Posted: 07 Feb 2023 at 7:25pm |
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Like StephenH's recommendation, I installed a zip tie at each hinge joint to provide a tether in the event the wind tries to suck the lid off. Worked fine for many, many miles. The zip ties will get brittle after some time so make sure to replace them occasionally.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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StephenH
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Posted: 07 Feb 2023 at 5:35pm |
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I have both single and double. The double is on the RPod. The single is being used on my deck.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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J.G.S.
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Posted: 07 Feb 2023 at 4:16pm |
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I have a single cover that I took off my 179 , I installed a second tank and now have a dual hard cover. It's yours if you want it.
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jato
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Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 8:07pm |
Most likely yes it can be, however in my case the pigtail had to be rerouted and replaced with a longer one to make it functional.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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hank*pod
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Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 7:03pm |
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jato
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Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 4:24pm |
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I have a plastic cover for two 20# tanks and experienced the same issue. Simply remount the regulator and go to your local propane distributor and have them make a longer pigtail for you. Measure first and add a few inches for comfort.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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renhui
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Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 11:24pm |
Good memory, those are the exact issues I am facing at the moment.
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StephenH
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Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 7:36pm |
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The biggest issue I had when I got a single cover was the propane regulator. It was in the wrong place for the cover to fit. I expect that might be the your problem also. I did bend the plate enough to allow the cover to drop into place and re-mounted the regulator. I think I had to get a longer pigtail also. It has been a while so I am going from memory.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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renhui
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Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 7:21pm |
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hey guys, I just bought a Camco single hard propane cover, and it seems there is a lot that needs to be done for it to fit my 2017 178.
Any one has done this before and can share your experience? TIA.
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rpod190
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Posted: 12 Feb 2022 at 12:31am |
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Mine flew off and I made a new one from a microwave cover and painted it black. Its been on there for 2 years and is free to replace when you find any sheet metal and have a grinder. Also it wont warp.
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