The OEM ABS tank covers have been known for developing cracks at the mounting points to the frame. I removed our cover and added adhesive weather stripping, like used for pickup bed tops, between the frame rails and cover. I also add metal grating in the bottom of the cover. This distributes the stress to the mounting points, thus reducing the likelyhood of cracks developing. I also riveted an 3/8" aluminum angle across the back of the tank cover to reduce vibration due to the air flow over the cover at highway speed.
Dale & Joy
2004 Mellow Yellow #324
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "John Makar" <deepbitbucket@...> wrote:
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> The previous owner of our '08 T1 ripped off the housing for the battery/propane tank cover leaving only a bit of the bottom still riveted to the frame. I am now contemplating how to address my naked propane tank.
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> I am considering three options:
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> a) An ugly black poly tongue box (price ~ $100)
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> b) A somewhat less ugly diamond plate aluminum box that I would reenforce with plywood at critical stress points (price ~ $250)
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> c) Obtaining the original T@b lid/housing (if Dutchman can get their parts inventory system working) (price ~ $325)
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> There are many arguments for each option, and while I am not rich, can see that option c could be argued as more likely to maintain resale value (and no, ours is NOT for sale nor likely to be in the foreseeable future).
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> Aesthetics and price being givens as described, in your opinion, is the original Lid/Housing of good enough quality and function to justify the higher cost? Or, would you do something else not identified as one of the options?
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