Date:         Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:02:39 -0400
Reply-To:     mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: i dont drive my vanagons because im afraid they will catch on
              fire
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
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I've mounted one on the front side of the front seat pedestals, both
driver's and px side. They mount on their own brackets attached with pan
head sheet metal screws to the the pedestal. The snap strap holds them just
fine.
I've instructed my family on the Burning Vanagon Drill. Jump out, grab
extinguishers, run to back of van and fire from underneath and perhaps
through the side vents.

m

On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 2:11 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> This is really good advice.
>
> It took less than 15 minutes to mount mine at the driver seat just
> behind the e-brake lever.
>
> Just used a tight bungee to secure. Yes I know. It will fly out if I'm
> in an accident. --- ;^) So officially, I'll say use a better fastener
> than that.
>
> Regardless, having it close by is the best.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Neil.
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 9:23 AM,  <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
> > seriously people, aside from changing fuel lines.... PLEASE carry a NEW
> FIRE
> > EXTINGUISHER...(new, means NEW, not the 20 year old westy extinguisher)
> in
> > your vanagon, and MOUNT IT BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT.   not thrown in your
> rear
> > cabinet which will be the last place you want to have to look when your
> van is
> > experiencing a engine fire.
>



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mordo
1990 Carat