Suggestions for mounting a 5Lb propane tank?

[S. Heisley]

That looks really good!

[wysedav]

This is mine, I had the unbolt laying around. I used an opt lawnmower tire rim cut in had for the base and som scrap 2x2 fro the structure. Got about 20k miles on it now, with no issues.

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[wysedav]

Sorry not sure why the picture was cut off. It didn’t take long, was exactly what I needed, was basically free, and building a teardrop isn’t a race.

[tony.latham]

What do you guys think?

I like it. Did you add some padding or something between the bracket and the tank?

Tony

[TearDropDrippin]

Yes I plan on like a heavy duty bike tire to help the vibration from marring the tank. As well as some blocks or something to help brace the bottom of the tank and a steel wire/chain as a fail safe back up.

[Woodenmusic]

This discussion leads to my question.... would it be safe to secure a 5 pound tank inside the tongue box, and then take it to the back of the trailer when it's time to cook? Or must it be secured outside?

[Sparksalot]

I used the bracket for a 20# fire extinguisher for my 5# flame king tank. About $50.

[tony.latham]

would it be safe ...

I wouldn't have a problem with it.

Tony

[Onajourney]

I used the bracket for a 20# fire extinguisher for my 5# flame king tank. About $50.

I see that the 20# fire extinguisher brackets are for 7" but the 5# propane bottles are 8". It still works?

[Sparksalot]

I used the bracket for a 20# fire extinguisher for my 5# flame king tank. About $50.

I see that the 20# fire extinguisher brackets are for 7" but the 5# propane bottles are 8". It still works?

If I recall mine was from Kidde, and my tank is Flame King. It’s was very close. I only had to adjust the strap a bit to get it to work fine.