Reading the mini-split AC thread (how they removed the fake cover to do the AC mod) made me think of a question. Do you store anything inside the fake cover? I have an extra sleeping bag in a plastic bag inside there.
Ours (FL) is not fake - tire enclosed - but there is still a lot of room inside the inverted wheel. Both in this '04 and our previous '83 I found this a good place to keep 1 lb propane canisters for barbecue, lantern, outside stove, etc. Plenty ventilation in case of small leakage, and easy access.
Steve
"... I found this a good place to keep 1 lb propane canisters..."
Steve
I dearly hope that those 'canisters' are well protected and secure against movement! I always carried them upright in a snug plastic box. But that was then... now it's different after running a dedicated LP line from the main tank to the curb side compartment where I can attach my Napoleon BBQ.
How To Connect a BBQ Grill to an RV's On-board Propane Tank - RVgeeks (https://www.thervgeeks.com/bbq-grill-connection/)
I don't have anything in there most of the time, but when our kids were little we stored car booster seats for when we rented a car.
We've also stashed life jackets and ski clothes (bulky) in there.
Basically light, bulky, seldom used items.
I put whatever it is into a large black trash bag for rain protection.
Rich
I keep an extra length of dump tank hose in mine.
Trash - until we get to a dumpster.
We have a 98~MB which has a spare tire in there. We have two inflatable swim innertubes for lakes and rivers, they are in there year round.
Karen~Liam
98 ~ MB
NinA
A five gallon plastic gas can.
Tim
A five gallon plastic gas can.
Empty, I'm guessing . . .
Empty, indeed.
Tim
'Empty' - this is a clear indication of a fairly new LD owner when referring to ANY available space on their rig... ::)
'Empty' - this is a clear indication of a fairly new LD owner when referring to ANY available space on their rig... ::)
When I first brought Nocona home, we were amazed at how much storage space was available, especially as compared to the older TK. Now we are amazed at how quickly we are able to fill it up, and we aren’t even done with initial outfitting yet! 🙄
It gives me the heeby jeebys to see propane tanks and gas cans mounted to the back of any vehicle. Rear-end collisions are bad enough, but add something flammable or explosive to that and you might not live to regret the decision.
You absolutely cannot trust following vehicles not to hit you from behind. If they destroy your sewer hose or dirty laundry that's one thing, but I would never store propane bottles back there.
You absolutely cannot trust following vehicles not to hit you from behind. If they destroy your sewer hose or dirty laundry that's one thing, but I would never store propane bottles back there.
Note that in our FL the bottles are secure INSIDE the wheel of the spare tire. Any collision violent enough to risk the little 1 lb propane bottles high on the rear panel would likely rupture the gas tank...
Steve
Note that in our FL the bottles are secure INSIDE the wheel of the spare tire. Any collision violent enough to risk the little 1 lb propane bottles high on the rear panel would likely rupture the gas tank...
I’m pretty anal about safety but I wouldn’t hesitate to store them inside the rear-mounted spare tire.
Now let’s talk about the pros and cons of driving with the propane on, something I’m hesitant about but have been reconsidering. 🤔
I had placed an extra sleeping bag in a trash bag inside the fake cover about a month ago. I just washed the rig this morning so decided to check it to see how it is holding up. Turns out the cover does not seal completely and the sleeping bag actually had moisture in it, even with the trash bag protecting it so I won’t be storing it there any longer.
Took Deb in Venice’s advice and put an extra length of sewer hose there instead. I might also put a plastic potable water jug in there if the need arises. Empty, of course!
Now let’s talk about the pros and cons of driving with the propane on, something I’m hesitant about but have been reconsidering. 🤔
Our '83 had a 3-way fridge, but we did not turn off propane while driving. We drove our '04 always with the propane on, and used the fridge on propane while driving for several years. Now it is wired so it switches to 120 VAC thru an inverter while driving, then back to propane with the engine off. The only time we turn the tank off is for tunnels and ferries.
Steve
Our '83 had a 3-way fridge, but we did not turn off propane while driving. We drove our '04 always with the propane on, and used the fridge on propane while driving for several years. Now it is wired so it switches to 120 VAC thru an inverter while driving, then back to propane with the engine off. The only time we turn the tank off is for tunnels and ferries.
Interesting, Steve! Perhaps we can talk more about your modification at Morro Bay?