Date:         Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:52:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Spare gas storage ??
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On 8/14/11 2:10 PM, Roger Barkley wrote:
> Am trying to come up with a way to carry some spare gas for an upcoming
> sojourn. Thought an outboard boat tank, (one of the flat ones), strapped to
> the roof cargo area might be a good container untill I purchased one,
> (Attwood). The thing swelled in the sun, made me a little nervous. What have
> others done, used ?  ('84 Westy).  Thanks

I have carried gas cans inside the van for short trips across town, but
never inside or outside for extended travel.  I have been a passenger in
a Westy where the owner/driver carried spare (boat) fuel in plastic cans
in the luggage rack with no ill effects.  You should never fully fill
the can.  Leave an air space for fuel expansion.  If it still scares you
too much, you might try a soft (collapsible) boat fuel tank instead of
the rigid style.  They are commonly used with inflatable boats, and I
think they are very expensive compared to the rigid variety.

Mike