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> On Jun 7, 2020, at 11:18 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> A fellow who styled himself "Rocky K Squirrel, from Bend, Oregon, used to
> post on here frequently.  He equipped his van with Rotopax containers,
> locked down securely, to carry extra fuel.  Rotopax makes cans specifically
> for gasoline, diesel, and water.  Perhaps his old posts can be found in the
> archives.
> 
> mcneely
> 
> On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 8:11 AM Richard Smith (Smirby) <smirby@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> The ATV people have adopted a kind of flat jerry can that spans the front
>> or rear of those vehicles. They have a number of holes and attachments and
>> are meant for the rough life that a tank like that leads (cap, filler,
>> expansion, etc). They fit quite well in the bottom of the luggage rack and,
>> strapped down appropriately, will not move. They come in a variety of
>> sizes, so you can pick the size that suits your needs. As they are quite
>> thin, you can still use the luggage rack for (some) other things. Search
>> for Rotopax or SXMA.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jun 7, 2020, at 8:00 AM, Alex MeVay <alex@MEVAY.ORG> wrote:
>>> 
>>> If you have a 2wd, for a pretty slick solution, but more of a project,
>>> the ingenious PO of my van had added a second tank above the
>>> transmission.  I'm pretty sure it's this one, 6.5 gallons:
>>> 
>>> 
>> https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Black-Poly-Fuel-Tank-6-1-2-Gallon-8-x-30-Inch,5404.html
>>> 
>>> A second fuel pump fills it from the main tank (~5 min), and a valve
>>> lets it drain back by gravity (~1hr).  I upgraded the valve to a
>>> solenoid, so now it's all controlled by a single toggle switch from
>>> the dash.  No vapors, no leaks, hidden, >400 mile range if you're just
>>> cruisin' on back roads.  Further details upon request.
>>> 
>>> I was sort of wondering...I believe the syncro fuel tank occupies this
>>> same position above the transmission.  Has anyone fitted a syncro tank
>>> to a 2wd for massive fuel capacity?
>>> 
>>> Alex
>>