I alway use the 1lb tanks because of weight and space, however, have you thought about a 2 – 2 1/2 gallon bucket? Like Bullseye / Zinners 123 primer comes in. Diameter wise it should fit but not sure if the height is correct for you.
You could just build a plywood box to fit the diameter of your tank. I use a milk crate for my 20lb tank, but when I set it in the snow or slush, it gets into the crate and freezes if it is cold enough. That sucks. If you are worried about the weight difference, how about a 5lb tank?
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You could just build a plywood box to fit the diameter of your tank. I use a milk crate for my 20lb tank, but when I set it in the snow or slush, it gets into the crate and freezes if it is cold enough. That sucks. If you are worried about the weight difference, how about a 5lb tank?
5lb tank would work, however I am in a comfort zone with the 11 lb tank, I know those 5lbers are not cheap either.
5 lb for me unless I’m driving out.
Cal – I’ve got a tank in that range, either 10 or 11lb, but it’s long and more cylindrical instead of the short and fat tank in pic 2. Just to clarify, which is the one you have?
I originally chose the longer and skinnier one so I could tip it on its side, and push it all the way to one end of my Otter. Seems to work fine, but it’s not as secure as it likely should be. Smart man for figuring a way to secure these things. On a long sled ride, they’re like a wrecking ball back there!
Joel
Short fat pumpkin is the one I have. Its classified as a 11 lber.
Yes they are a wrecking ball on long sled rides. 
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I have a 5# tank. Use a 6 qt (I think) aluminum spaghetti pot bought from Walmart. Drilled some holes through it and mounted to my sled. Bungee over the top attached to handles of pot. Tank fits right inside it.
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Long time lurker, first time poster.
I have a 5# tank. Use a 6 qt (I think) aluminum spaghetti pot bought from Walmart. Drilled some holes through it and mounted to my sled. Bungee over the top attached to handles of pot. Tank fits right inside it.
Great idea… Welcome to IDO 
…would you mind posting a picture if you have one handy????
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I have a 5# tank. Use a 6 qt (I think) aluminum spaghetti pot bought from Walmart. Drilled some holes through it and mounted to my sled. Bungee over the top attached to handles of pot. Tank fits right inside it.
I suppose this idea would work great for your flasher with a smaller pot as well.
Use treated 2×2’s and build box frame that the tank will fit in tight.
Milk crates work great for 20 lb tanks. I would guess it would work just as well for this 11 lb tank of yours. I use a short bucket for my 5 lb tank with some bungees as it fits in there a bit loose.
I hear you guys on these things being wrecking balls. I learned this quickly on my first trip to Lake Winnipeg a handful of years ago. A rough 8 mile sled right can really beat up a guys gear. Between the auger and propane tank, stuff can really get beat or broke in no time…
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Milk crates work great for 20 lb tanks. I would guess it would work just as well for this 11 lb tank of yours. I use a short bucket for my 5 lb tank with some bungees as it fits in there a bit loose.
I hear you guys on these things being wrecking balls. I learned this quickly on my first trip to Lake Winnipeg a handful of years ago. A rough 8 mile sled right can really beat up a guys gear. Between the auger and propane tank, stuff can really get beat or broke in no time…
No question Loren!! Those Propane tanks need to be considered in transport. 
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