Still waiting for the B.F. Goodrich tires from Winston today. I decided to
get the spare out to drive the van to the Winston tire facility from the
grocery store parking lot where it has been sitting for two days awaiting
tires.

Not knowing the mechanics of how the spare tire compartment works I was not
ready for it to crash down. Although I lost a few knuckle skins I can see
why a few on this list wanted to use that spare tire gas can. Lots of space
there to store something. too bad the spare tire gas can costs about $180.

Does anyone know of another gas can option that will fit there with perhaps
the fill spout on the side so it will face up and not drain out
accidentally?

William
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300SE