And what happens in a side impact?
Wasn't it chevy trucks in the early 70's
have tanks outside the frame that could
burst upon impact.

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> Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes
> gas can for spare tire)
>
> The best thing (IMHO) that I have seen so far is a pair of tanks made to
> fit between the frame and the outside edge of the body.  This was on a
> passenger model.  It looks like they would hold 10-12 gallons each.
> They were very simple, welded aluminum construction, with no provision
> for any type of fuel level gauge sender or fuel pump.  My long term plan
> is to install one on the side opposite the propane tank on my Westy.
>
> Mike Snow