I need a new fuel tank cap for my 2001 Mid-Bath. I would like a lockable one again. Can anyone recommend me a suitable product from Walmart, O'Reilly or Amazon? Thanks in advance.
Hi Klaus; Looking through our archives a search came up with a Stant cap #10510 for a 2001 E450 chassis.
Or a Moito: Compatible Locking Fuel Tank Cap for 2001 Ford E-450 Econoline Super D –... (https://capsmoito.com/products/compatible-locking-fuel-tank-cap-for-2001-ford-e-450-econoline-super-duty-custom-cutaway-2-door-7-3l?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnnq9somAnCiVoKIt-2am_ny7QjyS0DeAm0juR6LAoeQ9dcA8Dg5kNYaAoF2EALw_wcB) RonB
Mine's an 05, but when I needed to replace my cap the auto parts retailer (can't which one... Advance Auto Parts, maybe?) had a book at the register that enabled them to direct me to the correct cap for the E450. In that case I had left my locking cap while fueling -- so was only buying a standard cap -- but you remind me that at $4-5/gallon maybe it IS time to replace the LOCKING cap.
After the “Gas Tapper” thread a few weeks ago, locking gas cap seems irrelevant, it’s too hard to push a small rube down the filler neck to syphon fuel.
Thieves solve this problem by punching a hose in the bottom of the gas tank and letting the fuel drain out.
Gas Tapper (https://www.lazydazeowners.com/index.php?topic=37659.msg241398#msg241398)
Larry
Thanks for the replies. I got for now a non-locking cap from O'Reilly. I know about the discussion regarding locking or non-locking caps and find it somewhat disturbing. I think I prefer nevertheless a locking cap and will get one as soon as possible.
PS: I don't find the discussion here troubling, but the fact that our vehicles could be seriously damaged by gasoline thieves (not drivable if someone pokes a hole in the gas tank).
Hi All
I have a 2007, 31 foot LD. As soon as I took ownership in 2007 I went to NAPA and got a locking gas cap. Works well all
these years, All 3 of my vehicles have lockers, no regrets
Bob
Thanks for the replies. I got for now a non-locking cap from O'Reilly. I know about the discussion regarding locking or non-locking caps and find it somewhat disturbing. I think I prefer nevertheless a locking cap and will get one as soon as possible.
I wonder about the effectiveness of inexpensive locking caps, theives can either punch the lock cylinder out using a slide hammer or the cap can be torn off with a large pair of channel-lock pliers, as I have done on gas caps with a lock that is broken or missing its key.
Once the cap is off, siphoning is still going to be very slow or impossible due to the anti-siphoning device in the filler tube.
This is similar to the Factory locks on our LD's exterior storage bins, it's a slight deterrent, changing to rounds keys adds a little more security but doesn't change the fact that any of the bins can be forced open with a screwdriver.
Someone who wants your stuff is not afraid of causing a little damage.
Larry
I do not have a locking gas cap but I did replace the exterior compartments bins with the round barrel locks. Apparently, the CH751 locks are pretty common. I was surprised that our new whole house generator uses them as well!
Hi Klaus; If you are parked in a quiet sort of empty place and the gas thief doesn't have to hurry, caps can be removed, holes drilled or whatever. But the visible deterrent of a locking gas cap may induce a thief to go somewhere else, maybe the motorhome parked next to you. In addition it protects you from 'younger' vandals that just want to put a foreign substance in your tank, etc. My first non LD motorhome didn't have any cover on the water fill. Just a half funnel that pulled out. I took that out and put a locked flap and screw on cover like LD has now. And a cylindrical lock not a CH751. Similar to this: Amazon.com: JR Products 37525 Polar White Slide-Out Gravity Water Fill :... (https://www.amazon.com/JR-Products-37525-Slide-Out-Gravity/dp/B00C88B1X2/ref=sr_1_32?keywords=rv+water+fill+inlet&qid=1652634220&sr=8-32) RonB