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:
If they really want it, not hard to pry a locking gas cap off and then a power syphon will make quick work of pumping out 10-20 gallons.
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.
As mentioned, if you are worried about it, find a secure place to store it.
It's been many years since thieves could syphon fuel. The government mandated anti roll over valves to keep fuel from spilling in case of a roll over accident. This valve prevents syphoning, and eliminates the need for locking gas caps to prevent thieves from syphoning.
Richard
