Securing Defendoor Fuel Filler Cover

[Kelly928]

Missed out on the AULRO covers so got one from Defendoor UK (~$11AUD, arrived in 3 days).

Anyway was thinking how to secure to vehicle and came up with this.

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Its 20mm PVC pipe. Made a cut long ways down pipe with hack saw. Used flat head screw driver to partially open the split to fit onto cover.

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Then also using flat head screwdriver partially opened split to fit PVC pipe to raised edge of the filler recess.

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The cover stays open when in the open position and does not interfere when filling up.

When closed cover sits flush.

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I experimented with larger diameter piping and this also worked. But I found the 20mm to be a neater fit.

I originally cut the longest length possible but found it difficult to fit to filler recess. So made it shorter.

Very secure to filler recess and no drilling...ohhhh yeahh. Enjoy.

[one_iota]

simplicity+practicability=good design

[prith]

Fantastic idea, must do it when I get the defendoor.

[malleefowl]

The KISS principle-Beauty Kelly!

[Radz]

Now that is a good idea. Thanks, will try it out when I get a Defendoor.

[lardy]

Did you get the Aulro one?

[Kelly928]

I just got the plain one from here:

DEFENDOOR fuel filler recess cover for Land Rover Defender

But if there is another group buy with the AULRO logo I am keen!!

[Carlos]

Is there anyone selling these in Aus, if not I'd be in for a couple.

[kowari]

Nice one, I wonder if the summer time temp will affect the "springiness' I suppose it wont fall off even if it does! might copy that.

I used 2 stick on clips and a piece of cord after I left one of my defendoors at a filling station

[Ranga]

So, who's gunna organise a group buy?!