You mean you're able to mount a 15" spare under your van. I thought this was
impossible.

Phil
'89 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 10:50 PM
Subject: Spare Tire Gas Tank

> Well after all the hype in February / March I took the plunge
> and bought a spare tire gas tank on eBay. It just arrived
> today and I LOVE it! It is slightly tapered on one side and
> fits PERFECTLY into my 15" SA Rhein Wheels. It has a 9L
> capacity which is roughly 2 1/2 gallons). For pics take a
> look at the sold item at:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1807364597
>
> If you want one for yourself the guy seems to list them
> fairly regularly. I can't say for sure if his 14" tank will
> fit stock 14" wheels... I just took the chance that the 15"
> version would fit my wheels and it did. I will post a pic
> with the tank inside the Rheins on my website when I get my
> film developed (no digital camera).
>
> I have no financial interest in these items and although I
> can say that my transaction went smoothly I cannot vouch for
> the seller personally. Shipping was a BIT on the slow side
> three weeks to Canada.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>