Guess, Yes although educated. Maybe some exaggeration but it got your
attention. One day, while sitting in traffic, lift the carpet near the
accelerator and see how long you can hold your hand there. The fan goes
into high speed when the coolant leaving the radiator is at ~ 203F. The
coolant going from the engine could be 10-20 hotter. You have a good
oven up there.  If you're storing gas up there I wouldn't be too
concerned about old fuel lines and loose clamps in the back. At least
then, you are driving away from the flames. I wouldn't be storing
gasoline in a trunk either. Check with your local fire marshal. Here it
is illegal to carry gasoline or propane in a car trunk to even bring it
home for the lawn mower or BBQ. Maybe that is a super special can. I
don't know. I wouldn't do it.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Sean Garrett [mailto:SEAN.GARRETT@asu.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 2:16 PM
To: Dennis Haynes
Subject: RE: Gas cans spare tire ?RE: Re: ladder advice

That's a wild claim... 220 degrees. I am not trying to flame you, just
trying to get truth, not guessing.

I don't see that area getting to 220 degrees ? Have you stuck a
thermometer in that area to see for yourself or is this a guess.

By the way I live in Phoenix, its hot here no matter what. This gas can
(spare tire carrier) lives in a BMW trunk. Trunks get up to 160 degrees
in the summer time here in phoenix. I rest assured that it has been
tested by BMW to that effect.

Sean Garrett

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:dhaynes@optonline.net]
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 6:23 PM
To: Sean Garrett; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: Gas cans spare tire ?RE: Re: ladder advice

I know there are folks who do it, but do you really think it is smart to
store gasoline in an environment that can get to 220F or higher? Imagine
how well that fan can spray the gas around if some thing happens.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Sean Garrett
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 8:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Gas cans spare tire ?RE: Re: ladder advice

I am finding my spare tire useless now that I have 15 inch rims and
tires. I seem to recall a tire shaped gas can that can go in this place
?

Anyone know where I can find this gem ?

Sean Garrett
Central AZ
1987 Syncro, 2.5 Subaru (his)
1995 EVC (hers)

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Jim Quan
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 4:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: ladder advice

Jason,

Check out http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/vw.htm

I have his rear hatch rack with ladder and gas can attachment and
couldn't be happier.

I used it to carry bikes during camping trips and mountain bike rides.

Jim
1991 Syncro Westy

On 5/15/06, Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@hotmail.com> wrote:
> hey all,
> what is a good option for a rear hatch mounted ladder/rack for my
syncro
> wetsy.  i am looking to mount a 5 gallon jerry of gas and possibly
some
> other stuff down the road.
> TIA
> jason
>