RE: Stolen Propane Tank

[Homerden]

 
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

[4campinfoxes]

 Homerden
Sounds 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

[tlhdoc]

 Homerden
What a rotten thing they did.   Yes the tank and valve are the same.

[Homerden]

 Homerden
I found out why they took only one tank.  THE OTHER ONE WAS EMPTY!

[MattH]

 Homerden
That 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.
 
 

[Y-Guy]

 Homerden
I 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.

[Gone-Camping]

 Homerden
I 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!!!