Date:         Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:08:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Daniel Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Daniel Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU>
Subject:      Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed- under front seat
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This is a modification that at the least WESTFALIA should have done when
they camperized the van
part of the swivel seat mechanism, to drop in and have a keyd secure
place.

it's not too complicated, just make sure you don't cut "out of the box'
 that is the front pedestal.
as thats outside under the van and WILL leak water in driving rain.

dan, who also has opened up that location for my maps,  not laptops.
my Delorme atlas fit in there great, prolly about 5 or so.

Subject: Re:

I have wanted to do this for a while (cut my own seat, not steal your
laptop) but have been hesitant because I was afraid of cutting in the
wrong
place. Do you have a template or a picture showing exactly where to
cut? I'v
also heard of some people using a glove box lock  to lock the
compartment.
I'd like to do this on both sides of both of my vans.

Ed in CT