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Old 06-10-2022, 01:50 PM
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Hi H3 guys!
Seeing that fuel is crazy expensive now and our babies use a lot of that I want to protect it. Any suggestions for a good locking gas cap? I believe they need to be "vented" but I'm not expert on this detail.
I'm looking forward to your suggestions.
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Old 06-10-2022, 02:25 PM
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First thing I replaced when I bought mine: Fuel Cap - Locking
Gas Cap - Locking
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 02:33 PM
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Thanks but what brand is it?
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill H3
Thanks but what brand is it?
There's 2 links in my post, click on the>>> blue text.
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 02:41 PM
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Thanks!!
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 02:59 PM
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No problem. Btw, there are 2 ways people are stealing gas, punching a hole in the tank won't work on the H3. Having a locking cap won't work either.
Fuel thief steals gas by drilling hole in gas tank; others report gas siphoned from vehicles
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 03:04 PM
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Oh I know if they want something bad enough they will get it. All I can do is try to slow them down!
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 03:10 PM
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When a thief sees a locking cap, they will move on. I've had to remove a few over the years for customers that lost the key. PITA!
 
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Old 06-10-2022, 04:39 PM
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pain in the ***? you just shoot a drywall screw on the flat part under the lock can unscrew it like normal.
 
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Old 06-13-2022, 06:39 AM
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Sorry Bill, locking cap ain't gunna help.
"They" are just drilling holes in the tanks now with cordless brushless drills.
Type "the new way thieves are stealing gas" in any search engine.
Personally I'd rather have them siphon the gas out than have to replace an entire tank.
 

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