Show Us Your In-Bed Fuel Doors!

[justplainray]

Is there any concern about fire?
We are warned not to fill a gas can inside the bed of a truck, static electricity build-up and the like.
Heres a Youtube clip

‪Gas Pump Explosion Caused by Static...

There are other videos to be found.
So, is this a concern?
What makes a gas can in the bed so different than a gas tank filler neck?
I'm just asking the question, I'm not being critical of anyones choices.
justplainray

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by justplainray

Is there any concern about fire?
We are warned not to fill a gas can inside the bed of a truck, static electricity build-up and the like.
Heres a Youtube clip ‪Gas Pump Explosion Caused by Static Electricity‬‏ - YouTube
There are other videos to be found.
So, is this a concern?
What makes a gas can in the bed so different than a gas tank filler neck?
I'm just asking the question, I'm not being critical of anyones choices.
justplainray

This has nothing to do with the filler neck being in the bed vs. in the fender or elsewhere. Here's a good article on protection from static electricity when refueling:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m.../ai_104681787/

[my56chevytruck]

I'm not suggesting this is any better than what is being discussed, but since I had bought my truck with the gas filler cap in the fender, I reused the area. My choice of gas cap was from the local Harley dealership. Its a flush mount, push in and unscrew. Nice choice youngrodder!!!

[52 Rat]

Originally Posted by justplainray

Is there any concern about fire?
We are warned not to fill a gas can inside the bed of a truck, static electricity build-up and the like.
Heres a Youtube clip ‪Gas Pump Explosion Caused by Static Electricity‬‏ - YouTube
There are other videos to be found.
So, is this a concern?
What makes a gas can in the bed so different than a gas tank filler neck?
I'm just asking the question, I'm not being critical of anyones choices.
justplainray

Rub a plastic fuel container with your hand or arm and you will see why this is a serious issue. This is more prevalent in a dry, non humid condition, the static generated from the plastic fuel container is unreal. I've seen this with drop-in plastic bed liners too.

[ChuckDriver]

This is the look I'm looking for. I have the parts just haven't installed them yet. Got it from Tanks.

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

This is the look I'm looking for. I have the parts just haven't installed them yet. Got it from Tanks.

ChuckD, That is VERY nice!

[gag1025]

The major problem with this type of fuel tank filler is that it allows some gas to get onto the bed wood. I am going to remove this and put in a billet rectangle door with a regular gas cap under the door. That way if I over fill the tank it will spill onto the tank itself instead of the bed wood. Plus the fact that I will also not have a problem with gas droplets popping out onto the bed wood. I wrap a towel around the area but it still happens. At least that has been my experience.

[mongocanfly]

Saw this the other day on powerblock..push a button and board flips up

[gag1025]

Neat idea.

[mongocanfly]

Got any pics of yours my56?

[my56chevytruck]

Sorry Mongocanfly, I thought I had posted a picture of my gas cap. Mine appears to be the same as YOUNGRODDER is using. And it is paintable is desired.