Interior Opening Gas Cap Cover

[flyer92]

The answer to this hypothetical situation is simple. Supply and demand. Apparently there is no demand sufficient enough to warrant producing such a product, therefore, no supply.

If one really wants to lessen the chances of being a victim of vandalism, don’t put stickers on your vehicle supporting, or bashing political, social, religious, or constitutional views. Drive in such a way that you don’t piss off everyone around you, and don’t be the guy who has work enemies. Besides, the most motivated vandals right now are looking for Teslas to target.

Agree 100%. I have a pretty hard and fast rule about stickers on my vehicles too. No matter what one's stickers are supporting or advertising, there is always going to be someone who opposes it, and there's always the chance that they'll want to let you know about it. Along with keeping your vehicle visibly empty, this is another step in helping to safeguard it against vandalism.

That said, there must be some demand somewhere for locking gas caps/fuel doors, because so many auto manufacturers wouldn't be doing it.

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[The Last Cowboy]

That said, there must be some demand somewhere for locking gas caps/fuel doors, because so many auto manufacturers wouldn't be doing it.

But, there is only limited choice in the aftermarket. Locking, or interior release fuel doors on newer cars are usually found on those that are sold globally, where those features would be more valued. Gas is relatively cheap here in the US. Most domestic cars and trucks don’t offer them, and never have.

 

[flyer92]

For sure, gas is much cheaper in the U.S. vs. other countries....but it's still expensive enough that thieves are willing to punch a hole in our gas tanks to steal it.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

For sure, gas is much cheaper in the U.S. vs. other countries....but it's still expensive enough that thieves are willing to punch a hole in our gas tanks to steal it.

And that’s how they do it. Even that’s rare.

 

[flyer92]

And that’s how they do it. Even that’s rare.

Perhaps, but I guess it depends a lot on where you park your vehicle. One of my Jeep friends told me that it apparently got bad enough somewhere in California, that people were buying spare gas tanks as a precaution, especially given ongoing supply chain issues.

If some folks on this forum can't stomach the purchase of a $25 locking gas cap, I think they'd have coronary failure over a $1000 spare tank! Our experiences are different though, so I'd never judge those people; perhaps the extra caution is warranted. I've been to some pretty scary places in California, so it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Wbino]

Perhaps, but I guess it depends a lot on where you park your vehicle. One of my Jeep friends told me that it apparently got bad enough somewhere in California, that people were buying spare gas tanks as a precaution, especially given ongoing supply chain issues.

I'm picturing you in a room with pallets of unsold interior opening gas cap covers trying to sell them.

 

[flyer92]

I'm picturing you in a room with pallets of unsold interior opening gas cap covers trying to sell them.

LOL...I wish! When I purchased my key-matched locking cap (not interior opening) from MOPAR, I had to wait a whole year to get it because of customer demand. No idea what its like now, but at the time, it was like trying to find hen's teeth.

 

[AFD]

LOL...I wish! When I purchased my key-matched locking cap (not interior opening) from MOPAR, I had to wait a whole year to get it because of customer demand. No idea what its like now, but at the time, it was like trying to find hen's teeth.

Did you set the pins yourself? I watched the entire how-to video and it looked like quite the bonding experience. And no lie, cause I too would sing the praises of a locking gas cap had I spent that much time trial-and-error fitting a bunch of pins with tiny little springs likely flying everywhere.

Still might try it someday, just for a fun/frustrating project. But right now, my switchblade key is secured in a fob holster that requires fidgeting with a tiny screwdriver to remove.

 

[flyer92]

Did you set the pins yourself? I watched the entire how-to video and it looked like quite the bonding experience. And no lie, cause I too would sing the praises of a locking gas cap had I spent that much time trial-and-error fitting a bunch of pins with tiny little springs likely flying everywhere.

Still might try it someday, just for a fun/frustrating project. But right now, my switchblade key is secured in a fob holster that requires fidgeting with a tiny screwdriver to remove.

TBH, it only took me about 30 minutes and was sort of fun. Definitely wouldn't recommend it for people with short attention span, lack of organizational skills, or anyone under 6 years old.

 

[linux_guy]

Did you set the pins yourself? I watched the entire how-to video and it looked like quite the bonding experience. And no lie, cause I too would sing the praises of a locking gas cap had I spent that much time trial-and-error fitting a bunch of pins with tiny little springs likely flying everywhere.

Still might try it someday, just for a fun/frustrating project. But right now, my switchblade key is secured in a fob holster that requires fidgeting with a tiny screwdriver to remove.

It's methodical trial and error. The video is helpful. I never say that when printed instructions are absent, but it was quite useful for assembling the gas cap.

 

[Terrymo]

Did you set the pins yourself? I watched the entire how-to video and it looked like quite the bonding experience. And no lie, cause I too would sing the praises of a locking gas cap had I spent that much time trial-and-error fitting a bunch of pins with tiny little springs likely flying everywhere.

Still might try it someday, just for a fun/frustrating project. But right now, my switchblade key is secured in a fob holster that requires fidgeting with a tiny screwdriver to remove.

If I did it…you can definitely do it.

 

[azjl#3]

under 6? Crap, I'm out.

 

[AFD]

If I did it…you can definitely do it.

The logistics of it doesn't bother me, just the part of working with tiny fiddly springs. I can build small ITX computers and field strip guns just fine, but as soon it involves tiny springs, I guarantee you my fat fingers will be launching those suckers into the abyss

 

[flyer92]

The logistics of it doesn't bother me, just the part of working with tiny fiddly springs. I can build small ITX computers and field strip guns just fine, but as soon it involves tiny springs, I guarantee you my fat fingers will be launching those suckers into the abyss

None of these parts are any smaller than tiny computer components or the multitude of screws, pins, springs, etc. in most guns. I'm the biggest klutz that I know, and was able to put the lock together in about 30 minutes. A little attention to detail and organizational skills are all you need and it sounds like you already have that covered. You can do it!

 

[AndySpill]

There's an anti-siphon screen and the filler neck has an internal "maze" that makes it challenging to get crap in....

I could imagine a variety of chemicals one would not want in their tank that pour just like, and are no less restricted from entry than the fuel designed to be in there.

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