AlumEscape Expo Build

Picked up the next step on the Expo build - this will be going on the All-Pro swingout along with the fuel cans. This will eventually be fueling a Partner Steel Stove on an AT fridge slider

 

Where did you source this?

 

Hey man, NICE build. I like how you've documented everything and the attention to detail you have with your installs. I can be anal with my installs so I can appreciate your work. Good job and keep it up.

 

The one on my rack is from here. They have a few different sizes available if you search for "tactical case". If you order, google for some coupon codes, I used ST510 which brought the 18" case to $25.

 

Thanks man, I tend to go a bit overboard with some of the little things but have learned from last builds on some of my previous rigs to do it right the first time and avoid having to do rework or trail repairs later.

Lot's of big things are still coming on this build from undercarriage armor to lockers to some more overland oriented kitchen equipment; stay tuned!

 

Where did you source this? I currently take with me a 20lb grill tank that im pretty sure is over kill lol

 

I picked it up through Amazon

Worthington 299494 6-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder With Type 1 With Overflow Prevention Device Valve

here because I was able to use use credit card rewards to pay the tab. I also found it here for about the same price plus shipping.

It's not budget friendly but I just can't fit a standard 5lb or 10lb tank in the space I have on the All-Pro which would have been cheaper. I've seen them in steel between $50 and $70. Upside with this 6-er is it's super skinny (about 6" diameter) and is aluminum so it'll be the last tank I ever buy.

 

Thank you. Down sizing my propane tank is now on the list.

 

The list that never ends, right?

 

dude!! sick build. So clean!!

 

It's pretty incredible, really.

 

Thanks man, I must admit I'm a bit jealous of yours

 

Thanks

 

Did a bit of tinkering on my propane mount today in hopes of getting everything wrapped up this weekend. I had originally planned on using an off the shelf solution like a PowerTank mount or similar but the space on my @allpro bumper is a bit of a premium with my cargo so I'm going DIY.

I knew I wanted to use a lockable draw latch so I sourced a few from ebay that seem like decent quality.


I wasn't sure my plan was going to work with what scraps I have on hand but I was able to bend up what I'll call tank retaining bands using some 1/8" x 2" flatbar.



The main carrier is 1/8" plate bent to an "L" shape 6" by 6" with an overall height of 15". On the base I have a fixed band to hold the base of the tank. The inside of the "L" and the bottom band will be lined with sheet rubber to eliminate rattles and make for a more snug fit.


The hinge is DIY also using some 1/4" steel spacers reamed to take a 5/16" bolt with a snug fit. I'm using two 3/4" tall spacers for the fixed part of the hinge on the "L" and a single 2" on the hinged upper band.


How it looks in mock-up - so far so good.


Upper band bent up and latch going on:


Tossing on some paint before the end of the day.



I still need to finish this up this week for a trip for next weekend. I'm hoping to get it mounted on tomorrow and figure out the rubber isolators as well as getting the Rotopax cans mounted back up.

I am thinking that I may redo the bottom strap to match the top at a later time using a second hinged strap and draw latch. I'm concerned that the rubber may not be enough to keep the bottom of the tank secure and the rubber may not hold up - for now I think I'll give this version a shot.

 

Just finished reviewing this build.... dude!!



How could you possibly be jealous of my stock tacoma hahaha

 

Thanks - by the looks of your thread you're off to a heck of a start on the new rig!

 

Got some more work done on the rig today and finished up the propane mount enough for a trip next weekend.

I trimmed up and installed some rubber tread tape stuff to hold the tank secure and prevent any metal to metal issues.



Fits nice and snug now with the rubber in!


Mocking up width with the Rotopax slid over to the driver side. The height is just short enough that the cap door can be opened and closed with the driver swingout shut which is good for access to the fridge.



Punched some holes and hung it up - I'm planning on adding a pair of u-bolts on the swingout tubes too to secure the bottom of the carrier. It seems secure enough now but I don't want a 6lb canister of propane bouncing around on the trail!


Perfect, still enough room to reach the swingout latches too which was something I thought would be an issue with all the other gear.



Also installed my new decal from @spieler - I'm supper pleased with the understated look! He was able to cut me two versions, one that would go on the outside of the glass and one that could go on the inside. I didn't want something too flashy a guess so I put on the version that goes on the inside of the glass.

 

Love the propane setup!
I'm to the point where I really don't want to mount anything else on the tiregate but I plan to make a similar mount for inside the bed.

 

Love the tank placement! Build just keeps getting better buddy!