Tank Nanny - A real problem, a decent solution...
It may not have the most appealing name, but the Tank Nanny serves a real purpose: it holds propane tanks safely in place during transportation, using a wide plastic base and a built-in seatbelt slot. I must confess that I've been guilty of letting propane tanks (more than one!) rattle around free in the back seat, and it's certainly an unnerving experience. And this is a satisfyingly straightforward case of the inventor identifying a need and coming up with a real, value-adding solution. The Nanny's website is another issue entirely - overselling "uses" beyond the primary purpose, trying to assert that propane can be "sexy," and the overuse of renderings instead of actual photos robs its credibility. Oh well - I'll happily overlook those missteps to appreciate the much-needed primary use of a well-designed product!
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3 comments:
I like the idea, but since it only has a single function it would sit around alot. I only change my gas tanks about 1-2 times a year.
Ya know, I kind of agree - I hate the clutter of things I don't use much. But during the time that it is actually USED, it's a pretty important function! The question is whether the (infrequent) usefulness is worth the (constant) clutter, and it's a good question!
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