Dunkerton, Iowa: TankMan
Stands in the yard of his creator, Chuck Rottinghaus, a retired propane tank distributor. He's 20 feet tall and has solar-powered motors that move his arm and head. Completed November 2023.
- Address:
- 345 N. Canfield Rd, Dunkerton, IA
- Directions:
- 4.5 miles south of town, on the west side of IA-281/N. Canfield Rd.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Completed in November 2023. 26 propane tanks were used in TankMan's construction, ranging in size from 12 to 500 gallons. He stands 20 feet tall and his eyes are propane tank pressure regulators. You can activate motion and have his head and arms move!
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TankMan stands in the yard of his creator, Chuck Rottinghaus, a retired propane tank distributor. He thoughtfully provided a smartphone holder so that everyone can get in a photo or video with TankMan.