Date:         Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:22:05 -0700
Reply-To:     David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <EFD86E93-F2EB-428E-8249-C0AB0F4A4A0C@comcast.net>
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Eric, so far as I know, no Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile ("Westy," or
"Full Camper" as many call it) came with a jump seat.  There are no rails
to accommodate one in mine, for sure, and the owner's manual doesn't
mention it.  There is a one passenger jump seat that came in some other
versions that some folks fit to the Campmobile.  I have one of those, and
it works really well if you install it properly.  However, I suspect it
would not meet current safety laws even installed properly, though it does
have a shoulder belt -- that attaches to the same mounts as the front
passenger belt.

mcneely

On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 7:14 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Mark and others,
>
>         It seems that if you are patient these seats still show up.
>
>         I have been given a brown one in lovely condition that matches my
> 85.  I also have a grey one.  I only use them in the van about once a year.
>
> I use them as small couches the rest of the year.
>
> Still, if someone with a grey van needs a middle seat I’ll give it to
> them.  I actually use the grey one in my van more as it feels a bit
> lighter, so easier to install.  I’m probably imagining it but maybe they
> lightened it somehow.
>
> Both my middle seats have two arm rests.  I suspect this means they were
> originally in passenger vans.  But they slide in on the rails.
>
> I’ve learned to remove one arm rest by the driver’s side to get a perfect
> fit.
>
> Is the actual Westie jump seat different?  Mine is a two seater.
>
> I also have the single seat option.  That usually sits on a rocking chair
> base I made for it.  But it is ready to pop into the van if needed.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> > On Apr 17, 2020, at 8:08 PM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
> >
> >
> https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/wto/d/orange-1987-vanagon-wheels-tires-and/7109900405.html
> >
> > Not mine, won't get involved.
> >
> > Mark
>