> Solar panel?  There was a discussion a few month back that the Optima
> batteries do not fit in the Drivers Side compartment.  Have you had this
> problem?  If my memory is correct, someone bought an Optima and could not
> figure out how to make it fit without drilling holes in the top of the
> cover.

See http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/upgrades/battery/

Coyote