Date:         Wed, 8 Oct 2003 12:54:24 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller/Elements
Comments: To: David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
In-Reply-To:  <Pine.BSF.4.58.0310081444160.20322@gull.us>
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re: "Does the Eurovan's tank have a rock guard like the Vanagon's?"

I honestly don't remember.  If not, there's probably something's available
aftermarket, but the tank is still mounted too low, IMHO.  I just remember
my reaction when I saw it in the showroom.  I remember being concerned about
the valve, too, but can't picture it now.  That was the Euro's first year;
maybe they improved things later.  //Jack

On 8 Oct 2003, at 14:45, David Brodbeck wrote:

> On Wed, 8 Oct 2003, Jack wrote:
>
> > re: "The propane tank on the Eurovan is very vulnerable ..."
> >
> > That's the first I've seen that mentioned.  When I first looked at the new
> > Eurovan, I took one look at that propane tank location & said, "no way",
> > and walked out of the showroom.  I've always been curious that no one else
> > seemed as concerned.  I guess I have too much experience on the rocky roads
> > in the California deserts & mountains.  (And have the dents to prove it.)
>
> Does the Eurovan's tank have a rock guard like the Vanagon's?  My rock
> guard has a big bend in it where it appears to have ended up supporting a
> fair portion of the van's weight.  I don't know the whole story, since I
> bought it that way.
>
>
> David Brodbeck, N8SRE
> '82 Diesel Westfalia
> '94 Honda Civic Si