For the front of the camp trailer I wanted to mount a propane tank. This tank would be used for both cooking and lighting. Instead of the normal 20lb. tank that you would see on a barbecue, I went with a 30lb. tank that should last for quite a long time.
The tank was to be mounted on the tongue of the trailer.
The first step was to fit a plate between the trailer frame and weld it into place.
Next a strip of metal was bent into a circle. This hoop will fit snug around the ring on the bottom of the propane tank.
The metal is slowly bent in to a circle.
Once it is close enough the ends are welded together.
The weld is ground smooth.
Then the ring is put back into the bender and worked into a better circle.
The finished result.
The ring is then welded to the mounting plate.
A piece of channel is cut and holes are drilled in each end.
The channel is marked and then notches are made to fit on the tanks carry handle.
The channel is bolted down and the tank is now well secured to the trailer.