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03-11-2022, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar
State: California
Posts: 891
THOR #22927
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Propane Storage Door
Has anyone changed the propane storage door latch , to a locking latch, is it safe?
Thoughts
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03-11-2022, 04:22 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,128
THOR #7035
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They are non-locking for a reason - safety. For easy access by emergency personnel to secure the propane valve in the event of an accident.
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2016 ACE 27.1
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03-11-2022, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar
State: California
Posts: 891
THOR #22927
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Thanks. I thought it must have been a safety issue.
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03-11-2022, 04:47 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
They are non-locking for a reason - safety. For easy access by emergency personnel to secure the propane valve in the event of an accident.
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https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1647017228
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-11-2022, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SV34
State: Arizona
Posts: 283
THOR #24580
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Its a good compartment to hide a key as well due to being unlocked. Place a magnetic box on the backside of the tank just in case...
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RV: 2021 Class C Magnitude SV34
Toad: 2015 2dr Jeep Wrangler
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03-11-2022, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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Not to hijack the thread, but I have hidden a key for just the basement compartments. It is wired to the frame in an obscure location that makes it difficult to find and pretty awkward to access. Even if a BG found it she would have a time figuring out which compartment had the rest of the keys - door, ignition and towed - stashed. I lost a key once far from home and I don’t want to do that again!
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03-12-2022, 02:42 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good thinking!!
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03-12-2022, 03:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SV34
State: Arizona
Posts: 283
THOR #24580
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Yep, full disclosure, I have some keys hidden so well that I cant find them and had to re-hide others…. OK - Back on topic - Don’t lock the propane door…
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03-12-2022, 03:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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Is this thread about hiding spare keys?
I hid my extra set, from ignition key & fob to outside compartments key, in the drawer just past the stove in the RV.
In case I lose one while away with the RV, the extras are with us!
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03-12-2022, 03:58 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10scDust
Is this thread about hiding spare keys?
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I still have a key for the door hidden accessible without entering the rv,
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03-16-2022, 07:41 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass TR23
State: California
Posts: 23
THOR #5842
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Keypad added
I added a keypad in the propane bin. There are after-market key-pads for Ford products. Don’t know about the manufacturers.
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03-16-2022, 09:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 89
THOR #6051
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I believe for safety reasons the propane access door should not lock.
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03-19-2022, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 36 MQ
State: Indiana
Posts: 936
THOR #6280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottosails
Yep, full disclosure, I have some keys hidden so well that I cant find them and had to re-hide others…. OK - Back on topic - Don’t lock the propane door…
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Don't feel bad. I did that with $6000 20 years ago and still have not found it.
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Traveling with Shih Tzu's Baily, Bella and Maltese Buster. Towing, Golf Cart, Harley or Polaris RZR. 3 of our darling Shih Tzu's passed away recently and I just can't take them off of here. RIP Baxter, Baili & sweet sweet Bella. Buster is our little rock.
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03-19-2022, 03:32 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,726
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy Grampa
Has anyone changed the propane storage door latch , to a locking latch, is it safe?
Thoughts
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Propane storage doors don’t have locks for a reason.
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03-19-2022, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 141
THOR #15410
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Nope may need to get to it in a hurry.
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03-19-2022, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar
State: California
Posts: 891
THOR #22927
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Thanks everyone. Good information.
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03-19-2022, 05:03 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 89
THOR #6051
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Just another bit of advice. If you lock the propane door to keep out thieves, better they take the gas, than chance damage to your RV.
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