In a message dated 11/12/00 1:52:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,
JordanVw@AOL.COM writes:

<< i also wanted to add - i think VW actually planned for this, as if you look
 in a sunroof vanagon, the sunroof crank handle is offset - not directly
 centered in the headliner.  it is more towards the drivers side.   so when
 the overhead a/c unit is installed, the center tunnel does not cover the
 sunroof crank handle.. >>

Chris,

IMHO they probably put the sunroof handle closer to the driver who is usually
the one that has to operate it. It is more likely that they designed the A/C
to fit the van rather the other way around.

Bent.