Cylinder cradle

**mike77** · 02-03-2012, 03:32 PM

The cylinder exchange guy at the LWS seemed impressed with this, so I thought someone here might be also. Sorry, no welding involved but it concerns welding.
I don't really have a good way to secure a cylinder directly in the bed of my truck. Of course I don't want it just rolling around loose, so I came up with this simple little holder. I can't remember if it was an original idea or if I was inspired by someone else. Between the weight of the cylinder and the bed liner, it doesn't slide around. Though thinking about it today, if I had to brake suddenly it could go flying, so I'll be adding a couple of eyes to it to secure the cylinder better. Here it is until I get that done.

Mike

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**Gadget** · 02-03-2012, 05:42 PM

All it needs is a couple of ratchet tie downs. Nice idea.

**Nick** · 02-03-2012, 09:01 PM

It's infinitely better than the guy driving down the road with a cylinder tucked against the cab secured with a bungee cord. -_-

Not to mention only takes about 5 minutes and some scrap wood. Nicely played. ^_^

**mike77** · 02-03-2012, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Gadget

All it needs is a couple of ratchet tie downs. Nice idea.

I'm trying to figure out how to be able to use one ratchet strap to secure the cylinder to the cradle and the tie downs in the bed at the same time. I'm thinking maybe an eye of some sort on either side of the cylinder. Secure one end of the strap to the tie down, run it through one eye, across the tank, then to the opposite tie down. It would take some big honkin' eye bolts to fit the hooks of the strap through, so I might have to fab something. It will be a while before I need another fill, so I have some time to think about it.

Mike

**Nick** · 02-03-2012, 10:51 PM

Could always just use some cheap boat cleats and a section of rope. ^_^

**KHK** · 02-04-2012, 09:24 AM

I think that this is a great idea. I will make one and use it next time I get a refill. It will work great for me, I have a Yulon, and can strap it down to the brackets for the rear seat.