routing and protection of propane line

[SMCrane1554]

We own a 2008 TM 3326. I noticed that the propane supply line from the tanks hangs loose (no supports) from the bottom of the regulator and the point where it enters the TM body. This is somewhat worrisome because a piece of road debris could damage the line and possibly anything attached to it, and because there are a couple of potential abrasion points. The abrasion points are the threaded rod to which the regulator is attached and the angle iron which supports the fronts (tops) of the propane tanks. I laid the loose section on top of one of the propane tanks, but I would prefer a more secure solution. Does anyone have suggestions for protecting the exposed section of the propane supply line?

 

[Bill]

How about slipping the hose into a length of split wire loom? You can also use cable ties to restrain the movement, and restrict the hose to a safe place. Choose cable ties that are UV resistance (usually black, not white)

Bill

 

[SMCrane1554]

How about slipping the hose into a length of split wire loom? You can also use cable ties to restrain the movement, and restrict the hose to a safe place. Choose cable ties that are UV resistance (usually black, not white)

Bill

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Thanks for your suggestion, which was pretty much what I had been thinking. I went to NAPA to get some wire loom, and noticed a yellow "Cable and Hose Protector" about 6" long. After I got the wire loom on the supply line, I put the Cable and Hose Protector on at the point where the line crossed the front angle-iron tank support. All front abrasion points covered. Now I need to get another one for the back tank support, and the propane supply line will be protected and supported very well.