31 replies to this topic

[pollux]

i am a novice and just got a 2015 Eagle installed on my Toyota.

I notice the compartment for propane tank storage is not locked on the left back side of the camper. If you park the camper on the street, or park in a shopping mall, do you move your propane tanks to the truck interior to keep them from stolen or do you replace the door latch with a locked key? 

[NivekD]

The door should remain unlocked so others can turn off the gas if necessary (emergency). You could move your tank when parked or put a lock on it. I have never had a problem with anyone messing with mine though.

[longhorn1]

I believe it is against the law in many states to lock the propane cabinet.

[Bombsight]

Imho ... the risk of criminal activity and public danger is greater if cabinet is left unlocked.

 

I won't leave the tank connected to the hose but I'll be damned if I keep moving tanks to inside of truck while parked for the day or night.

[Stalking Light]

No way I'd lock the propane cabinet door and keep emergency people from access to the tanks. If you are worried about theft use a cable lock on the tanks(s). Also not that the door is pretty flimsy to begin with so it would not be very secure even if you had a lock on it.

[Alley-Kat]

Here is probably the mother thread on locking propane doors.

[Spitfire]

Has anybody actually ever had their propane stolen or tampered with? I've never heard of it.

[SeatoSea]

I ran a chain and lock thru the handles. You can take it if you want to mess around unlocking the master lock and unravel the chain!

[RockCod]

I'm on it now, and thanks for bringing it up ......



Rock.

[gaylon]

This came up at the FWC owners rally and I jokingly suggested putting a set rat trap on top of the tanks if you are concerned. Seriously though, you could install an eyebolt inside and cable lock them if that is a concern.