R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Propane tank cover
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedPropane tank cover
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
GLBCamper View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 30 Jun 2015
Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 274 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: Propane tank cover
    Posted: 22 Jan 2016 at 8:46pm
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
Back to Top
DennisTx View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 19 Sep 2015
Location: Nacogdoches
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 14 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jan 2016 at 10:15pm
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-40539-Heavy-Duty-Propane-Cover/dp/B005BNZ1BE 
2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
2016 R-180
Back to Top
DennisTx View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 19 Sep 2015
Location: Nacogdoches
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 14 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jan 2016 at 10:18pm
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
Back to Top
Happy Tripping View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 27 May 2014
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 9:35am
I am ignorant about this. 

Is a propane tank cover needed for practicality or just appearance??
Back to Top
DennisTx View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 19 Sep 2015
Location: Nacogdoches
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 14 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 9:56am
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
Back to Top
Leo B View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4517 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:36am
Totally agree with DennisTx
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
Back to Top
furpod View Drop Down
Moderator Group - pHp
Moderator Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 25 Jul 2011
Location: Central KY
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:54am
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..
Back to Top
Keith-N-Dar View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 03 Apr 2011
Location: Mayville, WI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 12:00pm
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
Back to Top
DennisTx View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 19 Sep 2015
Location: Nacogdoches
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 14 		Direct Link To This Post 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. Big smile

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
Back to Top
GLBCamper View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 30 Jun 2015
Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 274 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:08pm
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
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz