05-24-2020, 06:50 PM | #1 |
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Which Bed Fill Cap?
So which bed fill cap do you think I should use?
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05-24-2020, 07:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
Out of the 3, I would use A
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05-24-2020, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
Which one is easiest to use? They all look good, but I don't like dinking around with trying open them. Another thing that I'd think about is the diameter of the trim flange and if I'd need a little extra wiggle room when I make that hole in the bed. But to answer your question...all else aside...I like C
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05-24-2020, 09:25 PM | #4 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
My first impulse would be A. But I do like the smooth/shaved appearance of B. I would consider B as long as mounting it to the bed floor isn't difficult.
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
I vote A.
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05-25-2020, 05:02 AM | #6 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
Another one just to confuse matters!i went with this boyds one.seems to have a little splash room.
But out of the 3,i vote A Last edited by oldtrux; 05-25-2020 at 05:44 AM. |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
Quote:
It does have the smallest footprint.
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05-27-2020, 09:09 AM | #8 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
So here's one thats a cross between A and B only non locking.
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05-27-2020, 10:20 AM | #9 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
I like option C or the last picture you posted. The others look good, but I don't want to mess with a key.
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05-27-2020, 10:36 AM | #10 |
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Good point.
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05-27-2020, 10:53 AM | #11 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
I'm not a big fan of attaching the filler cap to the bed wood/floor, but of the ones you posted, I would go with B.
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I like B..
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05-29-2020, 09:50 AM | #13 |
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Re: Which Bed Fill Cap?
'B' would be easiest/quickest from the user perspective on anything that's more than the car show warrior. If you drive it a lot, it will get old using the 'key' required for 'A' to snug the lid down for sealing. 'B' has the little flip-up tab that serves that function.
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