My impression is/was that gasoline is not particularly dangerous, but
gasoline fumes are dangerous as heck!  Using that theory wouldn't it be
better to carry the cans full [admittedly I don't what you'd do about
expansion]?

Mike

> From: Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
> Organization: Mount Saint Vincent University
> Reply-To: Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
> Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:24:20 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Neat vanagon expedition accessory
>
> I have carried petrol "up top" on my various Westys many
> times over the years (Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt, not
> so much need to do so in N. Am.).  Only problem I can
> see is on a roll-over.  Getting hit head on, the petrol will
> NOT be your first worry.  Yes, put down a carpet up-top
> as the cans rub the gel coat.
>
> I only fill the cans about 80% full. Unlike what Ron said, I
> put the cans on their LONG edge with the cap UP! so as
> that whatever comes out is vapour, not liquid.  I also burp
> the cans when they get hot to relieve the pressure.
>
> I have only ever used plastic Gerry-cans.  I find that they
> do not seal well (petrol or water) so I have taken to using
> the rubber seal out of used oil filters and cutting them to
> fit the cap circumference and then I use Automotive-Goo
> to seal the ends.  This way I can crank down the cap and
> get a good seal.  m2cw,  Malcolm
>
>> Has anyone carried extra fuel up top in the luggage
>> carrier at the front? Any reason why not to?
>>
>