Date: Mon, 24 Feb 1997 14:11:59 -0700
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: "Morrell, Edward" <Edward_Morrell@jdedwards.com>
Subject: FW: Extra Gas?
PLEASE- Do not put or carry gasoline in a ziplok bag!
If you want to carry extra gas in the car, do it in an approved
container only. Other containers may be subject to breaking down from
the petro-chemical make up of gasoline, let alone impact resistance,
legality, etc. Also, I would recommend purchasing a container that is
stronger than the $2.98 metal cans, and make it a small size- just
enough to get you to a station; this would be safer.
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>From: Gregory M Daughtry[SMTP:Gregory_M_Daughtry@ccm2.hf.intel.com]
>Sent: Monday, February 24, 1997 2:55 PM
>To: Multiple recipients of list
>Subject: Re: Extra Gas?
>
> No I do not believe it is safe. I have read that gasoline fumes are a
> carcinogen. Understand that what constitutes prolonged exposure may
> not be the levels experienced while traveling in your van.
>
> Why would you want to smell it? A great number of people experience
> far more immediate side effects of gasoline vapor inhalation such as
> nausea.
>
> Why not just strap it to your roof? That's what I do. I've never had
> anyone steal my container, and it just looks cool up there.
>
> But if you are hell bent on keeping it inside your van, search out
> some type of vapor containment device. Several outdoor companies make
> dry bags for rafting/kayaking that you could certainly put a small 1
> gallon gas can in. It would certainly save you the stench. Maybe
> even a giant zip-lock back.
>
> Hope this helps.......
>
>
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>Subject: Extra Gas?
>Author: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu at SMTPGATE
>Date: 2/24/97 12:41 PM
>
>
>I was wondering if it is safe to carry an extra gallon of gas in a gas
>canaster inside my 1980 camper. I'm sure some people do it. Could you
>put the canaster in one of the cabinets? (since my gas meter is broke, I
>have to judge the level on milage)
>
>Any advice would be great.
>
>kyle
>
>
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