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Locking fuel cap

Has anyone found a locking fuel cap for their coach?  Mine is a screw-in type and the ones I have seen on-line don't seem to be appropriate.

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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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George, I have a locking cap that screws on but I don't remember where I got it, I think it was at NAPA.
Gary B

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Quote from: George Hatfield –
Has anyone found a locking fuel cap for their coach?  Mine is a screw-in type and the ones I have seen on-line don't seem to be appropriate.


George, I think the one I use is the  Stant 21591 Fuel Cap
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I bought two at a big box auto parts store, forget which one, took one of and carried it in - I have had really good luck with NAPA and Advanced Auto parts - check their web site.
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Reply #4 –
Just bring your standard fuel to an autopart store and they will probably have a locking one to match. I think I found one at walmart, but never use it. Afraid to misplace the key.
Felix and Gail Mathieu
99 U320
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We have a Stant p/n 11591 locking fuel cap on the curb-side only. We also have a key lock on our propane/fuel bay door handle, but we don't usually lock this handle, so we keep a locking fuel cap on this side to help prevent theft and vandalism of our diesel. Also why tempt fate by leaving $600 lying out in the open. With the right pump and empty tank, it would not take long for someone to empty our fuel tank.

We lock our street-side battery fuel bay door handle.

By the way, when our Jeep's Stant locking gas cap malfunctioned, we quickly and easily opened our locked gas cap without a key. When locked, the outside plastic fuel cap spins freely counter clock wise.

Drilling a hole through any part of the free-spinning part and into the inner part will 'attach' the outside to the inside part. With the drill bit still in, just rotate the handle to open without a key. Locking fuel caps are not very secure.

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I too put a lock on my compartment door. Will lock it if I am in a truck stop overnight. It is keyed not electronic.  The battery side locks with the fob too.
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Quote from: John S –
Will lock it if I am in a truck stop overnight. It is keyed not electronic. 
Your a smart man.  Some of those guys have 12 volt transfer pumps that will pump 100 gallons in no time at all.  I avoid truck stops with a passion.  Last time we stayed in a truck stop, I ended up right between two reefer units and the vibration was horrible.  Was way down on VA 29 and could not find anyplace to stop - and had a Walmart turn us away.
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Reply #8 –
Napa Part Number for locking fuel cap for '97 U320:  703-1685. It looks exactly the same as the original cap, except for the presence of a lock.

I appreciate the suggestion about drilling the cap and inserting something to remove the cap in case of a lost key! Thanks.

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See below.  I found it at a NAPA store in Raleigh, NC.  Works like a charm.  I do understand its limits, but I don't think I will put a lock on the bay since the propane tank is also in there.  I poked around the internet a bit and found that not having a lock on bays with a propane tank is a standard of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1192).  I can't cite chapter and verse since the standard costs $39 from NFPA.  But it does make sense.  If you are in an accident and propane lines are damaged, emergency crews are trained to turn off the tank at its source.  That is why these bays are labeled "propane" and cannot be locked by the manufacturer.  Sounds like a good idea.  Even locking it up while in storage might not be good if something goes wrong with the propane storage system while you are away.  At least someone could get to the tank and close it off before it blew!  Anyway, I think I will leave mine unlocked. 
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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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                   George, you wouldn't have the part # for that cap? Our coach's are the same year so I assume take the same one.

            D&D
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

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Dean....  see above.  I added a pic of the box.  I just took my non-locking cap into the NAPA store and the guy found the right one. 
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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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Quote from: George Hatfield –
Dean....  see above.  I added a pic of the box.  I just took my non-locking cap into the NAPA store and the guy found the right one.
                          Perfect, Thanks George. I am in the same mindset as you on not locking the propane access door for safety but also want to protect that precious diesel fuel from the bad guys.

                      Thanks, Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

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George:  Where did you get the red cap colder shown in the photo?

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Quote from: Duane Budd –
George:  Where did you get the red cap colder shown in the photo?
                I am not George but to answer your question my 03 270 has the same holder so i believe it was a standard factory installation then.

                                Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

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Reply #15 –
Yes, that is what was there when we bought the coach.  Both sides have the holder.  Looks like it came that way from FT.
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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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Our 03 u320 also has the same holders looks like factory install
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our 2000 has holders both sides.
I picked up a locking cap for one side from NAPA today but the pt # was different to US Napa ones. It is Stant #31734  full cost $54 but I got it for $27 + tax. Had a problem getting it to lock then realised it was an automatic lock. You just need the key to unlock, kinda neat how it works. made in mexico.
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Mine came that way too. I had one fall off once and got another one at Kodak when they were a Foretravel location
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