Date:         Wed, 21 Jul 1999 23:30:35 -0400
Reply-To:     Noto-Gaudette <derwin@NET1PLUS.COM>
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From:         Noto-Gaudette <derwin@NET1PLUS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Auxilliary gas can
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Steven,

Am I correct in understanding you're carrying gas in the can while
traveling? I ask because I heard a DJ mention today that a medivac
(medevac?) was required at Woodstock '98 when someone's fuel can (fuel &
can type unknown) exploded, purportedly due to the extreme heat in the
parking lot. Context of this comment: advice of all sorts for Woodstock
'99 attendees (use your imagination).

I think I'll go to Walmart and get the can, but I'll plan on walking for
gas when I run out (as is inevitable. Probably on a highway in August or
January). But then, maybe people carry extra gas with them all the time,
with few problems...anyone? My own thoughts are that a can exposed to
the elements (and radiator heat exhaust) would need to vent off
pressure, and I don't know if I'd be comfortable with it venting near
wires. Or in the interiot. Which doesn't leave many options...

Disclaimers: I have no aspirations pertaining to law. I might be an
idiot. I am dishwasher safe. My mother is a fish.

-George
83.5 Westy
_______


Steven wrote:

It looks like the radiator fan
exhausts through the area just above the spare tire, so I was a little
concerned the can might impede cooling, since it sticks up a few inches
above the tire, but in 85 degree weather I haven't noticed any problems
so far.

Disclaimer: the installation looks safe to me, but I don't have any
particular knowledge of safe gasoline handling practices.  I figure
a commercial gas can ought to be a safe container, particularly since
it's outside the van and wrapped in a big air cushion (the tire).
There are electrical wires a few inches away from the can, and an
electric fan a few inches beyond that; that seemed OK to me, but
again I'm no expert.  I'd appreciate any comments from anyone who
knows more about handling gasoline.