What's the purpose of a propane hose hole on Pop-Ups?

[TKfishing]

So I'll warn this is more of a rant than anything, but what's all the hoopla about for having a "propane hose port" in a pop-up? I might be over simplifying this, but can't you just slide the hose under the skirt???

Seems like if you want to adjust the location of the heater, it's actually more of a pain in the butt if the hose simply can't slide along under the skirt, whereas when threaded through the port you may need to disconnect and reconnect? Also for packing up, I'll leave my heater hooked up to the 10lb tank and set in the sled together. Helps not needing to purge the gas line the next time out and not need to mess with threading and un-threading the hose.

Just my 2 cents, but seems like this feature is more snake oil than anything...

[Fish Butcher]

Thought to ponder.

[DR.SPECKLER]

My polarbird 4t has that hose hole but also has a floor.so thats the reason for my situation.however i run the little green bombs and dont bring a bulk tank.

[pmaloney86]

So your hose doesn't get froze into the slush/ice.  At the end of the day who wants to chisel out a frozen propane line.  Use the hose hole and it keeps the hose off of the ground and you don't have to deal with it freezing onto the ice.

[ice dawg]

Probably because some folks are unable to figure out how to get the hose under the flap without filling the end of it with snow. lol One guy that used to fish with me thought he was being helpful when he did such things. Nice guy, but couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time.

[Rebelss]

All I know is that an ice anchor "opened up" a bit at the bottom allows ya to slide the hose in and holds it up off the ice.  No muss, no fuss.   

[slipperybob]

What's the purpose of the gear mesh...when all it's good for is just my hat and gloves.  As if I'm not going to put it my pockets...

[jethro]

but what's all the hoopla about for having a "propane hose port" in a pop-up?

I guess no one is as literal as I am. I'll answer your question direct and to the point. The answer is: sales and marketing. Very simple.

[DrummerManDrew]

I guess no one is as literal as I am. I'll answer your question direct and to the point. The answer is: sales and marketing. Very simple.

Agreed - Just like in most camping tents now, the manufactures pitch the additional ports on the side of a tent for an electrical/propane outlet. They simply add some more stitching and then BAM!!! another bullet point they can throw on the box.

[Rebelss]

Maybe next years model will have a lightning rod! For those storms on the ice....

[DrummerManDrew]

Maybe next years model will have a lightning rod! For those storms on the ice....

That not a bad idea! have you suggested this to the manufactures yet? You could be in for some serious royalties! Its publicly documented now that it was your idea first. Ill back you up on that

[Rebelss]

And I s'pose you wanna split it with me?    Wait 'til ya see my model with the lithium heated seats! 

[DrummerManDrew]

NOW FEATURING the LiFePo4 4ah inline heated seat cushion with interchangeable power functions and built in dual USB ports for easy accessibility. But wait... THERES MORE.... additional engineering was produced to supply the integrated seat cushion swivel system with the same spice of heat allow for an even quieter rotation when deep in the ice and fishing multiple holes at once... this unit is available in multiple colors and will attach to any standard 5 gallon bucket.

Enjoy more on the ice- HASBRO INC

[Iceassin]

Maybe if you removed the snow BEFORE sliding it under? Just a thought. 

[fish_disco]

When it's -10F and you use a 20LB cylinder on a Big Buddy, you melt everything inside the shelter. This usually radiates slightly outside of my shelter too and anything on the ground, including my flaps, usually freezes down.

Most companies don't just burn R&D dollars for the heck of it. I'm assuming there has been a fair bit of feedback.

[Rebelss]

Maybe if you removed the snow BEFORE sliding it under? Just a thought. 

All I know is that an ice anchor "opened up" a bit at the bottom allows ya to slide the hose in and holds it up off the ice.  No muss, no fuss.   

[Iceassin]

And there is that!!!

[jethro]

I suspect the only reason they put the propane gas line hole in shanties now a days, is to get people to sit on here and debate if they should put them there or not!  I would assume there are those out there that think they are a great idea and use them faithfully.  Then there are those who don't use them at all.  Then of coarse, there are those who just have to ask why?

Right, exactly, we are talking about it and that's what they want. Who? The salesmen and marketers.

[slipperybob]

Nah...all what the shanty needs is a weather vane with a pinwheel.  So that it's mechanically engineered to connect through the top hub and it powers a ceiling fan to keep the air flow going. 

[Rebelss]

Nah...all what the shanty needs is a weather vane with a pinwheel.  So that it's mechanically engineered to connect through the top hub and it powers a ceiling fan to keep the air flow going.

And there it is!  Another hot idea!