Propane Bottle Mounting Straps on 310GK

[1984fireball]

I agree. So tight and the clamps are so weak. I broke mine a few days ago but I change out every 7-10 days in the winter. And am looking for new ideas. Anyone have photos of their mods? I have some thoughts but am no brain in that area.

[1984fireball]

A little late to this party but I have struggled with the propane straps since day one. Good to know about the NFPA (whoever they are???) requirements, I figured there was a reason we had metal straps.

I am thinking that maybe the screw location from the initial installation is my problem. You all have given me ideas about how to fix this problem so I will take another run at it over the next couple of days and quit just cursing and beating on my propane straps.

NFPA National Fire Protection Agency

[Nuffsaid]

I agree. So tight and the clamps are so weak. I broke mine a few days ago but I change out every 7-10 days in the winter. And am looking for new ideas. Anyone have photos of their mods? I have some thoughts but am no brain in that area.

Is there a large washer on the back side of your straps on one side under the attachment screws? If there is, remove the screw and take the washer out, reinstall the screw and bend the strap forward to the edge of the screw, this should give you enough slack to easily fasten the straps.

[kenmason11]

Wouldn't this compound the problem of the straps being too tight? Or, did you change your straps? Another one of my concerns is the fact the doors to the tanks don't have any kind of lock on them. It would be real easy for anyone passing by to either shut off the tanks (as a prank) or just steal the tanks. What is everyone else doing with this? Is it a valid concern?

I was able to close the straps with a little extra effort. On mine, there is a small ring that is part of the buckle. When the buckle is closed, you can put a small padlock on it using the ring. This prevents the buckle from being opened and hopefully is enough to make a thief move on to an easier target.

[Nuffsaid]

I ordered on new strap off of amazon to replace a strap that I broke. Heng's 90032 LP Compartment Strap-39 Single Tank
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Strap is very similar to the factory strap, except the latch is of better quality, stronger steel, and instead of being too tight, it is a bit too loose. I installed two fender washers with the mounting screws and it is just right. The washers will tighten the strap if it is too loose, remove one or both if the strap is too tight.