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Fuel tank lock

I posted a similar question 7 years ago when we had the '03.  But perhaps someone has come up with a new and improved locking cap since then.  So has anyone found a good lock or locking fuel tank cap?

Thanks in advance,

George
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Re: Fuel tank lock

Reply #1 –
I bought 2a few years ago that are Lock ng. Got them from Napa
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Reply #2 –
Took my non locking cap to Napa - (was in NAC) - walked in with the one, walked out with two locking ones (not keyed alike)  - been using ever since - like $14 total back then as I recall
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Reply #3 –
I've thought about one, since I've had them on all of my cars except for this MKT. Since the propane tank is in the same bay as the fuel tank there is no lock on the bay door. As far as I know, I've never had anyone steal any fuel from the coach or put anything in the tank. Maybe I've just been lucky, or maybe there isn't any real problem. So far we've never spent a night in a sketchy place.

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Reply #4 –
You could change the handle on the basement door to a keyed one also?

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: DavidS –
You could change the handle on the basement door to a keyed one also?

Unless propane is stored there.  Then it would not be legal.

Not saying not a good idea, but not to code.
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Re: Fuel tank lock

Reply #6 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Unless propane is stored there.  Then it would not be legal.

Not saying not a good idea, but not to code.

Does that go for the other side also? is that still considered propane if on the driver side?

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Reply #7 –
there is a divider wall behind the propane tank that effectively makes the propane compartment contained to the passenger side. Opposite side usually has house batteries, and it can be locking.

there is also a vent out the bottom of the propane compartment to allow any leaking propane to escape out of the compartment
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Re: Fuel tank lock

Reply #8 –
We fill fuel from driver side, have a locking cap on curbside side fuel filler that we never open.

We put a keyed-alike locking handle on propane door, for the rare occasion where we feel the need for higher security.  Otherwise it is unlocked.

Also have changed the large 'Propane' outside door decal to a smaller  & lower located "LP" painted on outside of door.  Felt that the big decal could attract attention to a potential vandal.

Speaking of vandalism, heard of someone pulling the tow-brake break-away switch's plunger while car is parked.  The short loop cable on the plunger can be a temptation.  We removed the short wire cable loop and now have a small carabiner hook latch on the long cable from the motorhome that hooks into the plastic loop on the end of the plunger.  No longer anything to yank on with fingers.
 

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Reply #9 –
I have only one place to add fuel - directly into the tank. I open the hatch, and inside are the fuel tank and the propane tank. That is on the navigator's side of the coach. On the driver's side is the generator. There is an area of the floor that is completely open to the outside world, and a solid wall between the tank side and the generator side. There is no wall between the propane tank and the fuel tank.

I do have quite a bit of space above the propane tank and have thought about putting some sort of shelf, cabinet, or drawer up there to hold disposable gloves for fueling.

Now that I've thought about it more, and following this thread, I'm thinking that I'll see if I can get a locking cap the next time I'm heading to a parts place. Of course, that assumes that I'll remember to take the present cap off before I leave the campground.