In a message dated 11/15/02 1:42:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,
lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM writes:

> Not really.  One came with my '90 Westy, color was wrong, apparently
> originally from a brown/beige interior instead of the gray interior on
> my '90.  I was told these 'jump seats' were originally standard issue in
> Europe, are for holding the chemical toilet that is required to be
> licensed as a camper in Europe.  It was big an bulky, took up more room
> than needed for my toilet, and I traded it off for some other items I
> needed (like the jack that was missing from mine when I bought it).
> I've seen at least two others since then.
>

well, consider yourself lucky.  obviously yours was from a older vanagon
westy. ive only seen one other in my life.     i cant speak for what was
"standard" in europe, but here in the good 'ol USA they are rare.   great box
for holding the porto-potty, tho..
chris