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Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Has anyone added a fuel fill to the driver's side in their coach,  or have any idea how hard it would be? I feel silly starting the pump and leaving the nozzle on the ground, then walking to the other side to use the satellite nozzle to fill. This is at the truck fuel islands. I stay away from the car fuel pumps, and the open roads card only works at the truck pumps I think.

Just thought I'd ask. I can't imagine it's an easy modification.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

Re: Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Reply #1 –
Long ago I posted a company that supplies fuel necks and various things like that. I have been out of commission for a few days but once back to 93% I will see if that link still works. Before you start find you a GOOD welder that has an aluminum tig welding machine he will know what to do to make a good weld. I would remove the tank just in case you have a thermal run away and burn the coach to the ground. Difficulty for the average person beyond a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10 for a good aluminum welder about a 3.  Where to find a welder if you aren't in the middle of the oil field? Talk to a boat shop as they will know a welder that works with them to fix aluminum boats when Jack Daniels does the driving.
To answer you basic questions,
Can it be done? Yes
Is it difficult? refer to above thoughts
A lot of use the satellite pumps and have never felt anything but a drain on the pocket book
Leave your copilot at the main hose to make sure you are just filling your coach 

Is it worth it??? Well

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Reply #2 –
I would start by finding someone willing to weld on an aluminum diesel fuel tank to add a fill.

I KNOW in the marine industry, the risk vs reward is not there.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Reply #3 –
Like I promised from above post here is the folks you will find a replacement neck for anyone that may be interested in the future.
Filler Neck Supply: Gas Tank Hose | Fuel Filler Necks

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Reply #4 –
Can't you just enter from the other way and use the pump with the brain?
I usually use the car island pumps but used a truck stop a couple weeks ago.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

Re: Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Dakota Slim –
Can't you just enter from the other way and use the pump with the brain?
Going through the pumps the wrong direction in most truck stops would make you very unpopular, I would think.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Long ago I posted a company that supplies fuel necks and various things like that. I have been out of commission for a few days but once back to 93% I will see if that link still works. Before you start find you a GOOD welder that has an aluminum tig welding machine he will know what to do to make a good weld. I would remove the tank just in case you have a thermal run away and burn the coach to the ground. Difficulty for the average person beyond a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10 for a good aluminum welder about a 3.  Where to find a welder if you aren't in the middle of the oil field? Talk to a boat shop as they will know a welder that works with them to fix aluminum boats when Jack Daniels does the driving.
To answer you basic questions,
Can it be done? Yes
Is it difficult? refer to above thoughts
A lot of use the satellite pumps and have never felt anything but a drain on the pocket book
Leave your copilot at the main hose to make sure you are just filling your coach 

Is it worth it??? Well

Mike
NO. unless your paranoid of some one lifting five gallons of fuel while your out of view. Your not the first to set the nozzle on the ground to pump.

Re: Adding fuel fill to driver's side 91 u300

Reply #7 –
I do every time I fill up. If I fuel up on the drivers side, the bay door is hinged on top so the door sticks out when opened whereas the passenger bay door slides up parallel to the coach and only sticks out about 4 inches making it much easier to fuel.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel