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11-28-2019, 09:41 AM
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Looking for a modification to the plastic nuts on propane cover
Does anyone have suggestions for replacing the plastic nuts on access door of propane cover?
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11-28-2019, 10:56 AM
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If you just need replacements:
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-40547-R.../dp/B00HJ6OPAO
If you want something different, I have no suggestions other than wing nuts.
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11-28-2019, 12:21 PM
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Take the nuts off. Thread them on a long machine screw and use a bench grinder to remove all, or most, of the notches at the bottom that make them hard to turn.
Replace on cover and just run them down snug.
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11-28-2019, 07:29 PM
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I used wing nuts.
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11-29-2019, 09:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
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Thanks that’s what I was looking at, these get tight and very hard to loosen
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11-29-2019, 09:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
Take the nuts off. Thread them on a long machine screw and use a bench grinder to remove all, or most, of the notches at the bottom that make them hard to turn.
Replace on cover and just run them down snug.
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Thank you, good idea
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11-29-2019, 09:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by allenb12
I used wing nuts.
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Was considering wing nuts thank you
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11-29-2019, 09:54 AM
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People use the door? It is easier for me to just lift the entire cover and turn the valve.
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11-29-2019, 10:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sahall
People use the door? It is easier for me to just lift the entire cover and turn the valve.
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X2
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11-29-2019, 11:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sahall
People use the door? It is easier for me to just lift the entire cover and turn the valve.
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Yes I think it’s much more convenient to use the door than pulling cover off.
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11-29-2019, 11:55 AM
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I absolutely use the door. My cover is secured underneath with a bungy cord, requiring me to get on the ground to indo it. The screws are just two thumb screws - not exactly a challenge for me.
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11-29-2019, 02:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flywithlloyd
I absolutely use the door. My cover is secured underneath with a bungy cord, requiring me to get on the ground to indo it. The screws are just two thumb screws - not exactly a challenge for me.
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X2. I've seen too many covers laying along the side of the road.
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2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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12-02-2019, 10:00 AM
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12-02-2019, 10:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
X2. I've seen too many covers laying along the side of the road.
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After losing one access lid from our former TT, I simply drilled a small hole on the hinge side and loosely fastened a cable tie. That quick and discreet (matching color cable tie) loss solution didn’t solve the thumb screw issue, but prevented us from ever losing the lid again.
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12-02-2019, 02:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Brian
After losing one access lid from our former TT, I simply drilled a small hole on the hinge side and loosely fastened a cable tie. That quick and discreet (matching color cable tie) loss solution didn’t solve the thumb screw issue, but prevented us from ever losing the lid again.
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I was referencing my entire cover, not the lid. My cover has a "tab" with a hole in it on front and back bottom, so you can just use a small bungie cord or rope to tie it around the tank supports. Kind of like in this stock pic:
But you have a good idea for just the lid.
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1988 Coleman Sequoia - popup (1987-2009) - outlasted 3 Dodge Grand Caravans!
2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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12-02-2019, 09:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Brian
After losing one access lid from our former TT, I simply drilled a small hole on the hinge side and loosely fastened a cable tie. That quick and discreet (matching color cable tie) loss solution didn’t solve the thumb screw issue, but prevented us from ever losing the lid again.
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The magnet is a great idea! Thank you
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12-03-2019, 12:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sahall
People use the door? It is easier for me to just lift the entire cover and turn the valve.
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Me too. I can have the whole cover off faster than opening that door.
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