Hi Dave,
I used a 5 gallon plastic can, and it was a mess.  Elevation changes and
direct sunshine both caused lots of leakage.  It's also another 40 pounds up
very high.  If I were doing it again, I'd invest in a rack for the rear that
holds gerry cans or spare tires--the type that swings out easily.  One
listee said get the one with a left-side hinge for a LHD vehicle, so you
don't have to walk around it every time you go from the sliding door to the
hatch.
I am still trying to locate the tank that fits in the spare and holds 2.5
gallons--for me, that would be plenty of peace of mind.
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
> Reply-To: dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
> Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 22:16:34 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: gas can in your westy cargo area?
>
> Anybody store a gas can in their Westy storage area?
>
> If so, what shape/size/material can do you use?
>
> and
>
> Do you simply tie it down (i.e. bungie cords), or do you secure so it cannot
> be stolen (and how?).
>
> Just curious. I am going on a long road trip, and would like to have the
> extra fuel. Don't have any experience with storing fuel in the open. I
> wonder, if I just used cargo straps, and left it there ... will some one
> eventually steal it? Which makes me feel like,  I should consider a way to
> lock it down.
>
> Any ideas, suggestions, and especially fotos would be great!
>
> thanks,
> dave :)
> 1986 westy
>