Date:         Mon, 17 Dec 2001 11:52:37 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Neat vanagon expedition accessory
Comments: To: Ron Lussier <rlussier@LENSCRAFT.COM>
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Has anyone carried extra fuel up top in the luggage carrier at the front?
Any reason why not to?

William P.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Lussier" <rlussier@LENSCRAFT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: Neat vanagon expedition accessory


> On Monday, December 17, 2001, at 09:34 AM, Jay L Snyder wrote:
>
> > I certainly would hate to get rear-ended with the gas can in that
> > position!
> > I don't think you could find a more deadly place to carry it!
>
> Nevertheless, this is where I've seen most expedition vehicles carry
> their fuel.  (On the other hand, most expedition vehicles aren't
> rear-engined. :-)  I personally feel that the ladder position is high
> enough to avoid most vehicles' front ends.
>
> One option is to carry a single fuel can in the upper position and a
> spare tire in the lower position.  The spare tire will act as a shock
> absorber (slightly) while the fuel can will be fairly high up in the air.
>
> There have been many debates about where to carry spare fuel on a
> Vanagon.  In the end it's an individual decision.
>
> Coyote
>
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