Tim Smith wrote:
> 
> A plastic 1 gal size container UL approved etc. fits into the spare tire
> nicely. Just drop the spare, and flip tire over if needed, then put the can
> in on its side, caps tighly closed. A bungee cord keeps it snug. I try to
> fill the can to the max so it won't slosh much.  This is worth maybe 20
> miles, really doesn't get you too far. Fairly solid place in the event of a
> crash, well shielded. I think you can get a round can that fits the rim
> better, 2.5 gal. maybe, but the price is way higher.  Tim

CAUTION!

If you opt to do this, check *above* the spare, many vanagons (if not
all water-cooled) have a metal projecting bracket above the spare which
must be removed before tucking anything in there.

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Rich Burdick (rburdick@voy.net)
Burdick Development
5906 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, #N14
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-6690