BMW makes (made?) a spare gas can that fits into the space in the
spare tire. Turns out that this gas can fits exactly into the space in
the Vanagon spare tire.

Look for BMW Spare Gas Can on E-bay.

Maybe not what you want, maybe not the price  you want, maybe not the
convenience (inconvenience - under the van the spare wheel carrier)  -
but it fits, it works.

I have one of the metal ones. Works great.

John

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 8/14/2011 1:10 PM, Roger Barkley wrote:
> Am trying to come up with a way to carry some spare gas for an upcoming
> sojourn. Thought an outboard boat tank, (one of the flat ones), strapped to
> the roof cargo area might be a good container untill I purchased one,
> (Attwood). The thing swelled in the sun, made me a little nervous. What have
> others done, used ?  ('84 Westy).  Thanks
>
>