Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2020 11:35:39 -0600
Reply-To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
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All I can think of are Pintos and half tons exploding, and I’m sure they were engineered more than our solutions. I cringe whenever I see Jerry cans or propane tanks hanging off the back.
Jeff
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> On Jan 5, 2020, at 11:12 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Maybe a Friday question! Is anyone on this list have police, fire fighting, hazardous materials training, or worked in general industry with OSHA training or any environmental awareness training? I ask as I see you many potential concerns for modifying fuel systems or carrying containers and I feel like I'm the negativity monster.
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> Dennis
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Michael Magnani
> Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:58 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
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> It was a lot of money and it was a lot of work, but purchased and installed a South African 15 gallon auxiliary fuel tank from Ben T. I plumbed into the filler neck and vent systems and use a transfer pump to keep the main tank full. I drive until the fuel needle is in the red, flip the switch and watch with satisfaction as the needle goes back to full. It totally changed the personality of our van. We don't do any off-pavement travel anymore, but we l the drive back roads whenever possible and its very nice to know that we've got an honest 500 mile range. Mike M1990 Westy
> On Saturday, January 4, 2020, 11:33:14 PM PST, Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Ooops, forgot about the overpressure return line! Flow meter still wouldn’t give useful info about what’s in the tank.
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> Back to guesstimating usage, while carrying an empty 1.5g tank in town and the 5gal tanks when out and about.
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>> On Jan 4, 2020, at 22:44, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> As the pump moves much more fuel that is actually used by the engine an in line fuel flow meter is worthless. If the 2.1L was dropped in with no other changes fuel economy will likely go down.
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>> Dennis
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Cunegonde
>> Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2020 10:14 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
>>
>> 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.
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>> I’ve considered installing a fuel line flow meter so I know how much we’re using as we go.
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>>>> 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
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>>>> 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.
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