Date:         Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:01:10 -0400
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From:         turbowesty <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Spare gas storage ??
Comments: To: Roger Barkley <rvbarkley4347@GMAIL.COM>
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Two owners ago my diesel westy had a second tank installed (Frank noticed the outlet from the main tank when I stopped by to have him look it over in May). I never saw it (PO removed it), I gather it was mounted under the driver side somewhere. And I'm glad it's not still there... a complication that's not needed.

I'm fine with a 10L soft-sided tank I carry when I think I may need it... either inside when not moving or up top while driving. I use a rain/sun shade now to protect what's stored up there, and am not concerned about it (as long as I make sure it's not dripping anywhere). I'm sure I would not think the same way with gas!

Regards, Peter Kraiker
nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com
Toronto, ON, Canada
'82 L Westfalia 1.9 TD 5 Spd (Babe)





On 2011-08-14, at 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