Accessory mounting device for gas tank or fuel cap and methods of making and using

A mounting device for mounting an accessory on a gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange of a vehicle, the mounting device comprising:

• a tank mount configured for attachment to the gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange, the tank mount comprising a mounting flange and openings for fasteners to attach the tank mount to the gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange;
• and
• an accessory mount configured for attachment of the accessory, wherein the accessory mount comprises a body, a plurality of tabs coupled to, and disposed at different positions around, the body, and an accessory strap coupled to the body of the accessory mount and configured to pass through opposing openings in the accessory, wherein the tank mount engages the accessory mount to mount the accessory on the gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange by positioning portions of the mounting flange of the tank mount between the tabs and the body, wherein a portion of the accessory mount is configured to flex to facilitate disengagement of the accessory mount from the tank mount.