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General => Mr. Fix it => Topic started by: Homerden on Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM

Title: Stolen Propane Tank
Post by: Homerden on Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM
 I was home packing the camper today, and much to my surprise, somebody stole one of my matching 20 lb tanks off the hitch and left the other one behind.[:@][:@]  
 
 Question 1:  Why would someone only steal one?
 
 Question 2: Are these tanks the same as my grill?.  The valve appears the same and I have an extra Blue Rhino for the grill which I could use.
 
 Question 3: Will I have problems refilling at campgrounds if I get a Sams/Lowes/BH drop and swap tank?
 
 Thanks in advance for any help.
 
 Dennis
Title: RE: Stolen Propane Tank
Post by: 4campinfoxes on Jun 01, 2003, 08:38 PM
 HomerdenSounds to me like someone needed to cook dinner! [&:]  What nerve!  I believe they are the same as for the grill, in fact they d better be as our grill backup is going to become our 2nd tank on the PU!
 
 Sharon
Title: RE: Stolen Propane Tank
Post by: tlhdoc on Jun 01, 2003, 09:49 PM
 HomerdenWhat a rotten thing they did.   Yes the tank and valve are the same.
Title: RE: Stolen Propane Tank
Post by: Homerden on Jun 02, 2003, 05:01 PM
 HomerdenI found out why they took only one tank.  THE OTHER ONE WAS EMPTY!
Title: RE: Stolen Propane Tank
Post by: MattH on Jun 05, 2003, 09:06 AM
 HomerdenThat stinks. I guess I m a little more pessimistic about human nature; I keep my tanks locked to the frame with a braided metal cord and padlock.
 
 
Title: RE: Stolen Propane Tank
Post by: Y-Guy on Jun 08, 2003, 04:45 PM
 HomerdenI would just buy a new tank, and have it filled.  You can read about the issues with the Blue Rhino ones.
 
 Really makes you wonder about some people resorting to stealing a propane tank! I did run a small thing bike lock through mine and around the tongue just to be safe.
Title: RE: Stolen Propane Tank
Post by: Gone-Camping on Jun 08, 2003, 10:03 PM
 HomerdenI too lock my tanks to the trailer with a steal cable and a padlock. No, it won t stop anyone that really wants it, a pair of bolt cutters will take care of that in about 10 short seconds. But it s a deterrent!!!