Protecting fuel tank from theft
I have a Class A rv. The 75 gallon fuel tank is open underneath the floor. With high fuel prices people are drilling holes in the bottom of vehicle fuel tanks and draining the fuel. Has anyone...
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valhalla360 wrote:
So other than urban legend, is there any evidence of the drilling method? I know catalytic converters are done but there's a big market and it's well documented.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/taking-a-stab-at-your-wallet-and-gas-tank-the-dangers-of-gas-theft/2835840/
https://www.the-sun.com/motors/4877960/warning-thieves-drill-into-gas-tanks-to-steal-fuel/
https://www.10news.com/news/thieves-drilling-into-gas-tanks-to-steal-gas
https://www.abc10.com/video/news/local/natomas/thieves-steal-gas-from-natomas-couple-truck/103-d0c20b83-06b0-4854-a24e-741fe173e7d1
And many more:
https://news.google.com/search?q=thieves%20steal%20gas%20drill%20hole&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
Most modern cars have anti-siphon devices that make it nearly impossible to siphon fuel, so drilling the tank is the next best way to steal gas. I think they are designed more to keep gas from leaking out after an accident, but also stop siphoning.
https://theautoinsiderblog.com/what-year-cars-can-you-siphon-gas-from/
However, newer models of cars have anti-siphoning devices that prevent back-flow, tank pressure, while at the same time preventing the siphoning of gas. This is why you can no longer apply traditional siphoning techniques and tools. These may only cause damage to your vehicle.
