Now without a doubt I am rationalizing (because I have had a spare
tire gas tank for 3+ explosion free years) but it seems to me that
cooking rubber consistently to 200 degrees plus tyhen cooling it would
be pretty rough on a spare tire. Given that the spare is in the
slipstream and that they don't explode anually is it possible the
spare tire area does not get that hot?

Now I want to put a wireless thermometer down there and see...

Chris

On 5/16/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:
> 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
> >
>