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Originally Posted by MRM
Can you strap one of those military style 5 gallon jerry cans to the back of the van? Or a smaller version if 5 gallons is too much. The nice thing about the jerry cans is that they're flat and can be strapped to the exterior of a truck.
If you kept it full and didn't park in the blazing sun it should keep. Just rotate the gas every so often when you fill up.
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This is what I would do - in fact, it is what I used to do when I drove my old Bay Window bus all over the eastern Orygun outback in the '70s. You will lose some narrowness if you plan to navigate a slot canyon, etc. 2nd option is on a rack mounted to the rear hatch - just don't let anyone hit you from the rear.
Rig a lock & use a high quality safe container.
Samba has threads on the best gas cans & on how to carry gas on the Van. I think it is very unwise to put it up on the luggage rack over your head.
Option 3 - some Sambanistas have put aux tanks underneath - in the middle, opposite side (door side) from the propane tank. Threads there too. IIRC, there is even a South African tank for this. That is surely the best location, but more trouble and expense to achieve.
Are you getting better or worse mileage with your new Sube motor?