Propane locks

[theburgerts]

We're looking at finding an idea for locking the propane tanks. Came across an idea of using a spare tire nut lock. Has anyone used that to lock their tanks?

I actually started thinking 2 locks, one for the tanks, and use one to actually lock the spare tire.
Thanks!

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[Country Campers]

This is a good idea to keep you r tanks from wondering away. The problem is if there is an accident the first responders , if needed , like to remove the tanks in a hurry. I understand on a TT that there is a big wing nut to un-screw to get them off. Just something to think about.

Brian

[theburgerts]

Yeah, thought about that too. But the prospect of some low-lifes (I had other names, but didn't want to be vulgar) just taking advantage of us doesn't appeal either.

The spare tire locks seem to fit the bill. If emergency personnel really had to get them off, I think their equipment could. But I keep thinking of at least some deterrent to slow the "low-lifes" down to some degree, or they move on to something else quicker and easier.

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[Hwktlg8]

I believe locking down the tanks to the frame ect is allowed, but you are not allowed to lock the tanks behind a door or compartment. The valves need to be quickly accessed to turn off gas flow by first responders. With our previous RV (travel trailer) we used a commercially available LP lock as it was stored in a large common storage lot.

[Tim340]

I use gun locks (the kind that has a cable and lock attached) on my propane tanks. I always thought firefighters would take a dim view of this, so I asked my brother who’s been a firefighter (and at times a Chief and Assistant Chief) for about 30 years. He didn’t have an issue with it, commenting that they could cut that cable with little effort if necessary. I realize everyone has an opinion, but his mattered greatly to me.

[Monrow]

When we had a trailer we drilled a hole in WING part of the wing nut and installed a lock to secure the propane tank. Our wing nut had a large flat area, so it was an easy solution.

[theburgerts]

Drilling a hole thru the wing, then the cross bar... I was looking for something simple to do. That's why I thought the tire lock would work too. Not that I can't drill, but do I have the right drill bits. We don't have lots of tools.

Thanks all!

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[TucsonJim]

When we had our fire, the first thing the FD did was grab the tanks and toss them away from the rig. Locks would have certainly slowed them down. Maybe keep them unlocked while on the road.

Jim

[chemist308]

It does kind of annoy me that the propane doors on my 337 don't lock, but I do padlock lock the tanks. When I had a travel trailer I looped a cable lock through the handles of the tanks to the front frame and padlocked the loops of the cable together. Paranoid, I know, but I was in Memphis at the time...

[Walaby]

I've never heard of anyone having propane tanks stolen.

Does it happen alot?

Mike