Make it like an "L" with the seat designed the same as the back, then mount
it on a horizontal pivot so you can have it face either forward or backward
by simply rotating it 90 degrees.

Dave in KC (who doesn't want to try this at home)
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecityl.com/davebaker1

----- Original Message -----
From: John Reynolds <kayakjr@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: Seat Modifications

> James, forgot to mention one item (as I have not already thrown enough
> garbage your way) while a middle seat can be mounted that still allows
> you fold down the rear camper seat - I have a idea to throw at you.  My
> buddy, in his nice 74 Ford Econoline, mounted his middle seat facing
> backwards.   Then you still have a good dog bed, and a living room
> arrangment so to speak. The "cuddy" betwwen the front and middle seats is
> a good place to store   Hey, another folding seat just might meet up with
> the rear seat creating one giant massive bed!  OK, I'm going off the deep
> end!
>
> Another note - my buddy has two pop-up sunroofs, one just behind the
> front seats and one in the very rear.  With the canoe on top, these can
> be opened in the rain without any rainfall coming in the van.
>
> Want one more idea from him? - His massive home made skate board is used
> as a table between the two seats giving a new meaning to multi purpose
> furniture.
>
> John R
> 81 Westy