Propane tank cover
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Topic: Propane tank cover
Posted By: GLBCamper
Subject: Propane tank cover
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2016 at 8:46pm
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My 2014 177 came with a black propane tank cover with a flat top. Does anyone know where to find a replacement exactly like it? I have searched online, Amazon, eTrailer, etc. with no luck.
Amazon does have one with a zipper, but that won't work because of the mounting brackets and hoses. It has to be Velcro that can be "intermittent" around the brackets. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
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Posted By: DennisTx
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2016 at 10:15pm
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http://www.amazon.com/Camco-40539-Heavy-Duty-Propane-Cover/dp/B005BNZ1BE ------------- 2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab 2016 R-180 |
Posted By: DennisTx
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2016 at 10:18pm
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Value RV Parts is a great company with several models of propane covers to choose from. http://www.valuervparts.com/ ------------- 2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab 2016 R-180 |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 9:35am
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I am ignorant about this. Is a propane tank cover needed for practicality or just appearance??
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Posted By: DennisTx
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 9:56am
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Mostly cosmetic. However, it does keep your tank, valve and regulator clean as your tow vehicle kicks up a lot of dirt. It also protects your hose from exposure to the sun. For me, it's just nice to have a relatively clean propane tank when you take it off to have it refilled. ------------- 2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab 2016 R-180 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:36am
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Totally agree with DennisTx ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:54am
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the black ones have proven difficult to find anywhere other than on a new pod.. White was on the first 3 generations, and are pretty easy to find. A person could get one and use automotive trim spray dye to make it black.. or just go with white.. ------------- |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 12:00pm
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I saw an Airstream this last summer with aluminum tank covers that matched the trailer. It looked sharp. I wonder what it cost...
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: DennisTx
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 12:03pm
Given the cost of the Airstream, I would have to go to the bank and request a loan for it. 
Just for the fun of it I looked up the cost at Airstreamsupply.com...$749.50 for the 30lb tank. ------------- 2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab 2016 R-180 |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:08pm
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Personally, I really like the flat top version so that I have somewhere to set my hitch keys, sway bar pins, etc. during hookup. It doesn't have to be black, but I can't even find a white version for a single 20lb tank with the flat top and a Velcro closure. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2016 at 1:40am
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I have a white one, your welcome to it.
------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2016 at 12:16pm
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Thank you so much for the offer. If I don't have any luck getting a black one I may take you up on it! I'll PM you if so. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |