> Secondly I have not been able to open the storage area under the rear
> sit (where the jack and the second table is) since the day the bought
> the vanagon.  It must be stuck somehow - has anyone had this problem
> before and do you have any suggestions as to how I might open it without
> forcing it?

Try putting your weight on the seat right above the latch... pull the latch
handle while there is weight above... usually works for me...

Bill