Date:         Thu, 6 Nov 2003 10:20:41 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Center Console....Want One?
Comments: To: Daniel Brideau <dan@HOBBYETC.COM>
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Did Homer Simpson design that van console?


> Your van must be a lot larger than mine!
>
>
>
> > My thoughts are:
> >
> > 1. The console should be located forward enough to still allow someone
in
> > the passenger seat to step between the seats and get into the back while
> > traveling.
> >
> > 2. Cup holders a must, but should be somehow variable in size and deep
> > enough to fit both the smaller cans...and also hold larger water bottles
> > without falling over. One aftermarket plastic console I have has a
sliding
> > piece that accomodated different cup/bottle sizes...rather than just a
> hole.
> >
> > 3.  Two extra twelve volt outlets please.
> >
> > 4.  A bin for sunglasses with a lid.
> >
> > 5.  A bin for a CD changer, also with a lid.
> >
> > 6.  A "dished bin" for change...or one of those little sized change
> holders.
> >
> > 7.  A thin pocket for maps...easy to get to.
> >
> > 8.  I liked the subwoofer idea...if there's room.
> >
> > 9   Perhaps a place for a non-critical gauge or two...like a voltmeter
for
> > the auxiliary battery. I'll keep my engine gauges on top of the
instrument
> > cover.
> >
> > Warren C.
> >
>