>If somebody is going to design and build one of these then how about
>designing it so you can use it inside a Westy to get to the upper bunk or
>access the luggage rack from the inside?

We carry a small 30"(?) stepladder.  We bought it mainly to get better
access to bikes mounted on racks over the roof of the van.  We have found
that when set up in the interior of the Westy, it makes accessing the
outside luggage rack through the screen opening in the canvas a breeze.

I also recall a few years back seeing a roll up ladder advertised that
attached to a roof rack (or rain gutter?) and allowed one to walk up the
side of the vehicle carrying a bike or whatever.  Haven't been able to
remember the company's name or find any product details in my bike
mags.....................

Tony

Anthony L. Mourkas
Hampden, Maine, USA
1984 Vanagon Westfalia
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro
1991 Jetta Eco Diesel