pfft... people still use those things (1 pound propane cylinders) in the 21st Century?
Propane Tank Cylinder, aluminum, 10 lb. capacity, 16.5" x 10.5" - REFILLABLE - Put a Y-splitter on it and you can fuel a couple devices at the same time, like a stove and grill, or heater. Since it's just me, although I often prepare food for a crowd and I have an efficient Partner Steel stove, it usually provides sufficient fuel for 2 years before recharging.
The argument that 1 pound DISPOSABLE cylinders can be refilled is null... they can't take a full charge with home equipment and can't, by law, be refilled by retail gas suppliers.
I encourage you to ditch the "little green mortar rounds". It's a one time purchase that'll last you a lifetime and serves other uses, i.e., back up fuel for the home grill when the "Blue Rhino" tank unexpectedly runs dry in the middle of grilling. Buy once - cry once.
Order these too...Joyway 4Pcs Solid Brass Refill Propane Bottle Cap Universal for All 1 LB Gas Tank Cylinder Sealed Protect Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMFWX7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AcErBb5YF53S2
This design has its own filling station and you vent tank as you fill to get a Full tank.
If I worried about anything being stolen from the truck I would be driving a Prius. Oh wait... never mind.
If I worried about anything being stolen from the truck I would be driving a Prius. Oh wait... never mind.
The truck is a theft risk anyway, depending on your location and demand. When it's fully loaded for travel it's at even greater risk since so many more items camping farkles are accessible and potentially, easily pilfered. All you can do is try to mitigate your risk by taking some security measures to slow down or discourage would be thieves. For example, my rear bumper swing out has 2 Jerry cans and spare tire mounted full time. I run a cable lock through the can handles attached to the carrier. My mounted tire has a trailer hitch in the center with a simple 1/2" hitch lock running through it.
Specifically, for the Propane cylinder, I have to be conscious of my load-out and secure the cylinder from potential theft and movement during travel. I keep the cylinder concealed in a 6-gallon plastic bucket which I use as a seat, bucket, storage sleeve, and latrine (with bag insert), all of which is secured with a cargo net. The greatest contribution to security is concealing pilferable items.
If a thief can't identify a potentially valuable item that is easily picked up and not readily traced, you've reduced your potential for opportunistic theft.
Which is another good point... I often travel long distances to get where I'm going for extended periods. For those who leave vehicles unattended for periods of time while traveling, it's helpful to park their vehicles in highly trafficked or well lit areas. Be conspicuous. YMMV
