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GLBCamper
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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.
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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
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DennisTx
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Posted: 22 Jan 2016 at 10:15pm |
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-40539-Heavy-Duty-Propane-Cover/dp/B005BNZ1BE
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2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
2016 R-180
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DennisTx
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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/
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2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
2016 R-180
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Happy Tripping
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Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 9:35am |
I am ignorant about this.
Is a propane tank cover needed for practicality or just appearance??
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DennisTx
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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.
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2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
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Leo B
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Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 10:36am |
Totally agree with DennisTx
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
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furpod
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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..
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Keith-N-Dar
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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...
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Keith-N-Dar
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DennisTx
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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.
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2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
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GLBCamper
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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.
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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport
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