Date:         Sat, 4 Jan 2020 19:14:27 -0800
Reply-To:     Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <2127377188.8205790.1578193578359@mail.yahoo.com>
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Cunegonde’s fuel gauge has never worked. We refilled every 240 miles with the 1,9l mill, not sure about mileage yet with the 2,1l. I haven’t had a compelling reason to drop the tank and replace the fuel level sender. We also like staying out on unpaved roads for up to 2 weeks without having to go into town.

I’ve considered installing a fuel line flow meter so I know how much we’re using as we go. 

> On Jan 4, 2020, at 19:06, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> I don't have a Westy....but I've got a nice tintop with a roof rack for cargo box.  Extra fuel could go up there.  But as I mentioned previously, I'm sorta giving up on the extra gasoline thing.  Not needed after 30+ years of practical experience.  Have never run out; and in time it just goes bad, so some hassle for exchanging with fresh fuel.  Maybe if I went to Alaska....but that's not going to happen....mosquitoes the size of hummingbirds!  Not to mention all the front sheetmetal and paint damage and windshield too.  If I go to and from Alaska, it's going to be via a boat and airplane.
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> Rich
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> San Diego
> 
> On Saturday, January 4, 2020, 5:46:28 PM PST, Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com> wrote:
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> While on long trips, we use one or two portable 5 gal marine outboard engine horizontal tanks, strapped down firmly with webbing, in the luggage rack. They of course have hoses which reach the gas cap. That way don’t have to bring them down to refuel. Alas, rarely will fuel station filler hoses *fill* said tanks while still up there.