R-pod Owners Forum : Propane Tank Assistance http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Propane Tank Assistance Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 08:51:50 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:18:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13442 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Propane Tank Assistance : My tank cover has a small wing-nut... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129899#129899 Author: Jeepinator
Subject: 13442
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 at 6:18pm

My tank cover has a small wing-nut that holds it in place located on the back of the cover.]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:18:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129899#129899 Propane Tank Assistance : Another answer to one of my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129870#129870 Author: Wirat
Subject: 13442
Posted: 18 Mar 2020 at 5:54am

Another answer to one of my questions too, thanks! I see the front and back plastic tabs on the bottom of the cover and the small bungee cord, I assumed the first owner put the bungee there. I thought there must be another way to secure the cover because that seems so flimsy and the tabs look like they could break off easy. 

I ended up using a long EPDM strap to hold mine down from the inside. There's a small hole in the front center of my cover so I hook one end of the strap there then run it inside under the tank frame back up behind the tank to hook on to one of the holes in the tank handle. Nice and secure now. And I also put some thin adhesive foam weather strip on the inside of that metal retaining strap to keep the metal to metal chafing down. 
]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:54:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129870#129870 Propane Tank Assistance : Yeah I got rid of that stupid... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129869#129869 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13442
Posted: 17 Mar 2020 at 2:10pm

Yeah I got rid of that stupid plastic propane tank cover....as far as I can tell, it's there to help provide a 'finished' appearance but for me, its just in the way all the time, PLUS I swapped in a 30# tank and again, that plastic cover is just un-needed and the fit and finish of the cover and the lid it uses is a joke. ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:10:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129869#129869 Propane Tank Assistance : thank you, i will look and try... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129867#129867 Author: Holly G
Subject: 13442
Posted: 17 Mar 2020 at 10:42am

thank you, i will look and try this! ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:42:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129867#129867 Propane Tank Assistance : Hi Holly,You will get more informed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129866#129866 Author: EchoGale
Subject: 13442
Posted: 17 Mar 2020 at 10:31am

Hi Holly,
You will get more informed answers than mine soon but since no one has replied yet, I can tell you about my 172 in case it helps. (I bought mine used and it was set up this way). My tank cover is secured under the trailer with a bungee cord. Once the cover is removed there is a bracket with a nut and bolt holding the tank to the frame of the trailer. You wouldn't see this with the cover on.

Good luck!  Welcome to the forum.
]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:31:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129866#129866 Propane Tank Assistance : Hi Holly,You need to take the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129865#129865 Author: Lettucewrap
Subject: 13442
Posted: 17 Mar 2020 at 10:27am

Hi Holly,

You need to take the plastic propane tank cover off, usually held on by a small bungee underneath the cover.  The propane tank is held on by a metal ring around the tank, there is a screw that you use to loosen/tighten the ring around the tank.  Close the propane tank valve, loosen the metal ring and disconnect the propane hose from the tank.  Lift it out and replace.
]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:27:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129865#129865 Propane Tank Assistance : So i'm new to this.. We just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13442&PID=129864#129864 Author: Holly G
Subject: 13442
Posted: 17 Mar 2020 at 9:25am

So i'm new to this.. We just purchased an R-POD 180 and are using it for the first time.  So for the propane tank, if i'm not in a space to refill it and need to swap it out does anyone know how to do this?  it's not in the manual and i can't find this information online anywhere.  I open the top but i can't tell how it's secured.  This is much different from my last camper.

thanks in advance Embarrassed
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