Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:32:42 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Alternate storage Areas Was: Big empty space just forward of
Passenger Side brake light
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Hi David,
I not sure if you were responding to my question about, Did you ever find where someone had hidden things in your van. I found a spot where the PO had created a hide away spot behind the vent over the sliding door. I removed the blocks he put there to create a little storage area and the air flowed again.
It was pretty clever and I only found it because I could not figure out why the air didn’t flow. That side of the Westfalia should work. Only the driver’s side is blocked off.
It was fun to find. And the second secret hide away I have found.
Sadly in all cases previous Owners didn’t leave me any presents.
Eric Caron
> On Feb 23, 2020, at 2:59 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
>
> Most folks who have not owned Vanagons/Westies would know about those spaces. I would like to think the possibility of one owner robbing another is pretty low.
>
> Dave B.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Sun, Feb 23, 2020 1:19 pm
> Subject: Alternate storage Areas Was: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Trying to keep the subjects clear so we know what we are talking about.
>
> Dan, didn’t sticking things in the passenger door potentially mess up window operations?
> Not sure what you mean by area behind the upper bunk. I don’t have air conditioning so I use that space to stor my pillows and usually leave the sheets on the upper bonk. Or are you talking about somewhere else?
>
> And, anyone else ever find where someone had hidden things in your bus?
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> > On Feb 23, 2020, at 1:00 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM <mailto:davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> >
> > McNeely here, 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, original waterboxer,
> > 188k miles.
> >
> > I have a cheap console that I got from AutoZone for the space between the
> > seats. It works fine, and even has cup holders. However, it is no longer
> > fastened in place. I need to find a way to put bolts through the floor,
> > but that pesky gas tank ............ .
> >
> > Mine is not the full width of the space, and I don't want it to be. I put
> > atlases and such like between the console and the seats.
> >
> > Does anyone else use the space inside the passenger front door to store
> > anything? I put a flyswat, the stick I use to push the tent fabric in
> > place before pulling the pop up down tight, and a few other items in
> > there. At someone's recommendation I tried to use the space for an
> > umbrella, but it got stuck and was a pain, so I no longer do that.
> >
> > I also use the space where the air conditioning lines run to the left of
> > the upper bunk for items that won't damage them. I put a small broom and a
> > fishing rod (broken down) in the space behind the upper bunk. You can't
> > put too much there because the AC needs the breathing room there, but these
> > items don't interfere.
> >
> > For years I have been intending to improve access to the "closet" by
> > installing a sliding door like recommended by our Montreal friend. I even
> > bought materials, but haven't done the work yet.
> >
> > On Sun, Feb 23, 2020 at 9:22 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com <mailto:dn92610@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >> there's another place that could be used for storage...
> >> I made a wooden box with hinged lid and put it between the front seats, I
> >> put some padding on the lid. It's where our small dog loves too sit on it
> >> when she get a ride with us.
> >>
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