Wouldn't it be better to have a right hand swing so that it is safer to open
out of the way or coming traffic?

William

> 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
> >