Tim Smith wrote: > > A plastic 1 gal size container UL approved etc. fits into the spare tire > nicely. Just drop the spare, and flip tire over if needed, then put the can > in on its side, caps tighly closed. A bungee cord keeps it snug. I try to > fill the can to the max so it won't slosh much. This is worth maybe 20 > miles, really doesn't get you too far. Fairly solid place in the event of a > crash, well shielded. I think you can get a round can that fits the rim > better, 2.5 gal. maybe, but the price is way higher. Tim CAUTION! If you opt to do this, check *above* the spare, many vanagons (if not all water-cooled) have a metal projecting bracket above the spare which must be removed before tucking anything in there. -- Rich Burdick (rburdick@voy.net) Burdick Development 5906 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, #N14 Ooltewah, TN 37363 (423) 238-6690
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