Date:         Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:03:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Spare gas storage ??
In-Reply-To:  <0C5766F6-4AF6-407D-8FD9-A133447671E5@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1

> The other empty space I would like to utilize is between the frame 
rails on the sliding door side.  Either a tank there, or tool box or a 
trap door storage area?>>>>

I made a long wooden box out of 3/4" plywood, with a swing-down hinged door and lock at one end. Bolted up to the floor in the space mentioned above.  Painted it flat black.  I store two metal one-gallon gas cans end-to-end in there; one is gasoline, one is Coleman fuel for my camp stove.  Lined it with thin carpeting and a foam pad on each end and between cans for a little padding.   Used to carry both inside the vehicle for years, but decided that in a worst-case scenario it would be better to have those fluids outside the vehicle.  A little hassle to access (have to kneel down and reach under) but lots of peace of mind to have a "reserve tank".  I empty the gasoline into a nearly full gas tank once a year and replace with fresh.  No issues so far.  Plenty of room to make a "triple" or maybe two "doubles" I think.

Rich
San Diego