Date:         Wed, 19 Apr 2000 11:34:45 PDT
Reply-To:     joseph Trussell <joetruss@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         joseph Trussell <joetruss@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Re. Jerry Can source
Comments: To: Doug@BEACONMARKETING.NET
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Hi List,
I'm about to go about 3400 miles (Vanagon Gods willing) in my '85 GL, and
from Denver into Kansas (and on to New Orleans!) the gas stations tend to be
few and far between.  I like those gas cans that Doug linked up below...what
is the safest and least expensive location for a Jerry can if I don't have a
luggage rack?  Is there an inexpensive (note inexpensive) rear rack that
anyone knows of?  Any guidance would be appreciated.  I don't want a gas can
in Bessie if it's a hazard.

thanks
Joe T.
'85 GL 'bessie'
Denver, CO

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" <Doug@BEACONMARKETING.NET>
Reply-To: "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" <Doug@BEACONMARKETING.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re. Jerry Can source
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:57:25 -0400

While we're on the subject...
If you don't mind mil. surplus jerry cans, you can get them for $11.97 at
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ - go to the site and type "swiss can" in
the keyword search field.

These are 5 gal. Swiss military surplus in OD or black. I've bought a few
and they are perfectly functional, though not 100% flawless - there can be
some minor seam rust (but that's nothing new to this list!) and they may
contain a very small amount of residual fuel. They've got these aluminum
mini-placards held in place by a little spring that describe the can's
contents - petrol, diesel, unleaded - in German - cool! They are of
excellent, heavy-duty construction, esp. compared to those I've seen at
local stores. Note that the vendor specifies that they must be painted
red to carry petrol. The rubber gasketed lids clamp closed very tightly.
Flexible pour spouts are available for $6.97.

Doug Fitz-Randolph
Yarmouth, ME
'90 Syncro

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