Propane Tank Solution Thread

[Hourless Life]

I've seen some external propane tanks on a few rigs for cooking and water heating.

Was hoping that anyone who has one might share a photo of their set up and what mount / holder they use. Also please provide feedback and insight for those of us thinking on getting one.

Thanks!

 

[Nomadic_Riot]

I’ll bump this to the top as I have the same question.

 

[1Louder]

I have found these to be great mounts. Not cheap but they work very well. Powertank Propane mounts. They make them for 11lb and 5lb tanks.

 

[Nomadic_Riot]

I have found these to be great mounts. Not cheap but they work very well. Powertank Propane mounts. They make them for 11lb and 5lb tanks.

Do you mind reposting the link please. It didn’t work for some reason.

 

[1Louder]

Do you mind reposting the link please. It didn’t work for some reason.

If you have an ad blocker on it won't work. Simply search Amazon for
Propane Tank Bracket for 9" Diameter Cylinder
by Power Tank

 

[Nomadic_Riot]

If you have an ad blocker on it won't work. Simply search Amazon for
Propane Tank Bracket for 9" Diameter Cylinder
by Power Tank

Found it! Thank you. Definitely not cheap but looks really good. I’ll probably just do this

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

I have found these to be great mounts. Not cheap but they work very well. Powertank Propane mounts. They make them for 11lb and 5lb tanks.

I knew eventually they would make one but 3 years ago I had to modify one to work. It’s been solid and securely mounted to my roof ever since. @Jeepsies you might recall it from mudfest 2018 haha.

 

[Hourless Life]

I knew eventually they would make one but 3 years ago I had to modify one to work. It’s been solid and securely mounted to my roof ever since. @Jeepsies you might recall it from mudfest 2018 haha.

Yes, and I still need this in my life. It's a neverending build. Miss you my friend!

 

[USStrongman]

AluCab has one as well. Nice piece of kit. Flexible enough for trailer or outboard rig install.

Gas Bottle Holder

The Gas Bottle Holder securely stores your gas bottle on or in the truck and is vitally important for safety precautions.

www.alu-cab.com

 

[Viking1204]

Below is the tank I'm planning on getting once I have the available cash. Once I get it I'll adapt my Superstrut RTT rack system to accommodate securing it to my truck. I have an idea of how to make it happen but need the take to customize it. I'm sure not going to pay $100+ for those propane brackets they sell!

 

[Bulwinkle]

I used a 4” Steel Ring with a ratchet strap. If I need to lock Ill just use a cable. Hope you can zoom in on it... Probably get the steel ring at any rigging supplier. This came from a fishing supply company. Used for scallop drags.

 

[brian0128]

Is there a difference in the quality between the propane tanks that fit the Power Tank mount? I see the bracket fits he 11 lb Worthington propane tank, the 11 lb Flame King propane tank, the 10 lb Manchester propane tank, and the 4.25 lb Worthington propane tank. The Flame King is the cheaper of the large ones.

 

[RoyB]

I made mine for a 5# mini tank. A couple pieces of scrap aluminum and a TIG welder. But it could be easily bolted together if you don't weld. Then use a stainless steel hose clamp available from West Marine or and marine supply store.







More info here

RVB Precision Website

 

[armyRN]

I took a fire extinguisher bracket and cut it down to hold my 5lb propane cylinder. The bracket is larger than one used for a 10lb CO2 cylinder (shown side-by-side below). The strap's tension is adjustable. Here's a write-up:

PowerTank 5lb propane tank bracket review

I've looked at this, but I think the strap is too tall to wrap around the tank. $39.99...

www.expeditionportal.com

I've been very happy with it, and it holds the cylinder very securely.

 

[Happy Buddha]

I have mounted a 20lb tank, Powertank, to my Yakima Overland HD rack.

 

[GR8WHTE]

Found this online this is what i will be doing in my truck bed.
I Purchased the 5lb Tank online with Home Depot

Bought the Straps on E trailer, link below.
plan on cutting the strap in 2 as shown below. also attaching the link i found this on!


tank straps

trailer build out

 

[Bulwinkle]

That is very good find... I think of several other really good uses for that style equipment... Thanks!

 

[GR8WHTE]

That is very good find... I think of several other really good uses for that style equipment... Thanks!

I am not sure how i found it, you know how it goes down a rabbit hole on the ole internet and boom there it was! will post up photos when i install in my truck bed! cheap and effective!

 

[GR8WHTE]

Quick Little Install, Found a good location, drilled some small pilot holes, fastened and that's all she wrote! nice and secure and easy to remove upon camp arrival/setup!

 

[472HemiGTX]

This is a bigger tank, but this is what I made out of a tank strap from a junk forklift at the scrap yard.