How to secure water fill inlets?

[rtz549]

I just don't like having those accessible like that.

How about locking caps like locking gas caps?

Or how about a metal plate with two holes in it and a locking door? Unthread those caps; put the plate on; put the caps back on and lock the door.

Anyone ever seen any type of locking device? I wish all the RV makers would stop using this setup and put those inside of a locked compartment.

[Lantley]

I am going to get rid of my TV antenna. To keep aliens in the CG from sending radioactive mind waves at my RV.

[Lynnmor]

So what do you think happens to the water and dirt that goes in this hole?

Vent Hole

Coffee taste funny?

[westend]

I would think that a hasp with ring and a couple of spacers would afford a way to seal up the connections. A padlock would finish the security aspect or they make hasps with a keyed lock.

[ScottG]

downtheroad wrote:
Is RVing really that complicated?...or dangerous?
Locking water caps....:h

A couple of year ago I found myself camping next to a couple of meth addicts at Dash Point state park. Didn't realize how bad it was until the wee hours of the morning when one of them woke up out of his mind.
It got interesting to say the least. Didn't know whether to leave and draw attention to ourselves or stay put.
Haven't been back there since.

Our hobby requires us to routinely park next to complete strangers from all walks of life. I don't automatically trust them and when people are blitzed they're capable of anything.

[Lantley]

An inlet like what is posted in the picture is not a problem at all . The prankster would have to have a pressurized hose to fill the tank.
Honestly that would be too much work for the average punk kid.
A gravity feed inlet would be a bit easier to tamper with. You could possibly drill the cap and filler neck and insert a pin or pad lock to secure cap.

Personally I have a lot of other things to worry about. I see no need to secure the inlet. However if you are worried it can be done.
Worst case you could add a hatch and secure connection behind hatch. The whole idea of it is a solution for a problem that does not exist.

[rtz549]

Boondocking/overnighting in urban areas. Using the RV for daily use in public places. Always parked out and about. Never in RV parks.

How about a little squirt of WD-40 in your water system just for laughs? Just an example.

[downtheroad]

Is RVing really that complicated?...or dangerous?
Locking water caps....:h

[kalynzoo]

Looking at the photo, you might be able to remove two of the screws, use a thin chain or cable with a small padlock, and make a semi-secure closure without too much trouble. This would only be effective to keep prankster children from bothering the inlet. Anyone out to get you could do a bunch of damage in other ways. Personally, I don't have a locking gas cap because the damage a screwdriver or ice pick can do to the gas tank is so much greater. I understand you concern with the water supply, some kid thinking it would be funny to pour something in the tank and all....and I have always had the inlet in a locked compartment. One thought; is there access to the inlet hose, could you attach a shutoff valve that would prevent any inward flow?

[GaryWT]

I don't get it, have never given it a thought and I don't think anyone else has either.

I guess no different when a year or two ago everyone wanted a kill switch on their power front jack worried that someone was going to jack up all the trailers in the middle of the night.

The places I camp I can't see anyone playing with the water.

[rtz549]

Pranksters?

[Lantley]

Explain what are you guys worried about?...Vandals?!

[ScottG]

I understand where your coming from. I had a gravity fill hole that was just about waste level. Gave me nightmares.
I removed it and replaced it with one that had a locking door over it. I had to cut the opening bigger but that was easy enough.
You can get a similar locking hatch door for your style of filler as well.

[Lynnmor]

If you have a gravity fill cap with a vent next to it, then you might worry about what goes in that vent and on to your tank. Rain, road dirt and soapy wash water comes to mind. I installed a locking hatch in place of that open piece of junk.

[robsouth]

I'm at a loss here. Why are you concerned about this?

[Trackrig]

Much to do about nothing. Mine has a locking cap that could probably be pried open with your fingers. Just one more key to bother with.

Bill