I've seen a couple '86 Westfalias with the rear view relocated down to just
above the dash.  I assume it was moved to overcome the problem you describe.
Makes sense to me because if you looked down into the mirror you should have
a straight shot out the back.  I've never tested the theory though,  I just
assumed I was right:-) HTH.

Cory
'90 Syncro Westfalia

> My '84 Westy has the a/c unit in the rear as do many.    My problem is I
can
> only see someone in the rear view mirror if I am being tailgated.
> Has anybody got a good fix for this?
> Thanks,    Steve Cotsford