When I purchased my 2026 Paradigm 340 rl, I asked dealer to install 40 lb propane tanks in place of the 30 lbs ones. They did this, but they used ratchet straps in place of the metal ones that came with it. They said they could not get metal ones big enough. I think that's BS, and not even sure that's legal. They work themselves loose and I need to keep an eye on it and keep tightening it. I was wondering if anyone in the forum had similar problem or recommendations. It was not a factory option with Alliance but they sell the suggestion that there is enough room for upgrading the tanks to 40, so I did.
upgrade propane tanks
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George
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My metal straps never latched properly. I ditched them and bought 2" wide velcro straps.
I bolted on some oak pieces on each side of the tanks with a dado for straps to slide through.
After reading your comment I don't know if what I did was "legal" or not but it is definitely more secure.
I bolted on some oak pieces on each side of the tanks with a dado for straps to slide through.
After reading your comment I don't know if what I did was "legal" or not but it is definitely more secure.
George
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Thanks for the confirmation
Same here...ditched those darn metal straps and I now have 2x woven straps. Soooo much easier to get them on/off of the tank. In the 18 months I've been using them, not once have they ever come loose on their own.
Midnight Rider
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George
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Sorry no picture. I like the brackets Jim bought better though. I didn't think I could use them as the back of the tank sits against the back wall when the tank's bottom ring is in the tray. I didn't consider putting a filler in that tray so the tank could move away from the wall some.