Fuel Door Solution

[pgh gladiator]

My one complaint with my gladiator is the fuel door. I am not sure why they couldn't find a way to make the door open at least 90 degrees or even better at 110-120. With the door opening towards the driver's door and opening about 80 degrees, the latch scrapes my hand every time.

I have tried to find an aftermarket solution to replace the fuel door with one that opens wider or with a latching system that does not have a giant hook to positioned in the worst spot, however, I can not seem to find anything on these forums or google. The only solutions I have found are for locking caps.

Am I the only one that hates this fuel door? Does anyone have a solution other than just being annoyed by it all the time?

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[Mr._Bill]

Almost three years and mine has never been an issue. I always insert the nozzle using my right hand, though, and I wear gloves to keep the odor off my hands.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

No issues to report

 

[peterpilot379]

Never noticed anything odd about until this post. I too always use my right hand.

 

[ArmyMP]

Cut the scrapey part off?

 

[Mr._Bill]

Both pictures also show the nozzle twisted, turning it towards the door. I always have it vertical, or turned away from the door. I try to pull up just past the pump so the hose is pulling the handle away from the door.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Cut the scrapey part off?

Maybe get a nail file and smooth the edges?

 

[jimf5]

Hi All:
First off why is the fuel door on the left side when the gas tank is on the right side? if it was on the right side would it be better?

 

[Rockabillyroy]

no issues. It even has a place to hold your gas cap.

 

[NachoRuby]

I'm even left-handed, and have never noticed this to be an issue. Looks like you have the pump kind of twisted towards the fuel door.

 

[Renegade]

This is not a thing.

 

[JohnFinx]

I wear gloves at the pump, because people are icky, and I've had a fuel hose/nozzle puke gas on me too many times.
So, no, I've never had an issue with this.

 

[tbaker]

You got to be kidding me is people running out of stuff to post about and we go to this I have never noticed that on the gas door and I have had my gladiator 3 years in July

 

[Montytrmpt]

when I go through the car wash the drying fan at the end (not the brushes) pops mine open about 80% of the time.

I kind of want one of those fans.

 

[ArmyMP]

Did you check the owners manual and demand a star case for scrapey bits?

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