I never had any problem just sliding the driver seat off and spinning the
base to fully open the hinged steel cover over the #2 battery storage.
If everything is properly installed the battery only needs service three
times a year so this isn't much of a chore.
I set up a tool to cut the welded bases out of Westy and it can be done
in less than 15 minutes. It requires this tool and about three battery
packs for a portable electric drill.
I just wish I could find a few more sets.
Pictures on request.

Stan Wilder

On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 21:39:56 -0600 "Steve@EuroCampers.com"
<Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM> writes:
> on 7/13/03 6:12 PM, Michael S. Nichols at msnichols@MINDSPRING.COM
> wrote:
>
> > Hello from Atlanta, Ga.
> >
> > Thanks for the posting!  Do you have that $132.95 swivel in your
> van, or do
> > you sell them?  I noted the Vanagon owner's comment on the link
> you sent
> > that states  you cannot get the battery out with the non-OEM
> swivel unit in
> > place......That sounds like a major design flaw in the $132.95
> aftermarket
> > unit.  Do you have to remove the seat and then unbolt the swivel
> unit every
> > time to service  the battery, or just when you are camping?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Mike Nichols
>
>
> How often do you need to remove your battery while camping?  I'm not
> sure I
> understand your question.
>
> I don't own a Vanagon, but the pics on our website are from a
> friends
> installation.  If you have any questions or concerns, I can ask him
> and
> forward the answer.
>
>
> -- Steve Lashley
> SKL Enterprises Inc.
> http://EuroCampers.com
> PO Box 401
> 7A Industrial Drive
> Pacific MO 63069
> 636-271-0567 voice
> 636-257-2067 fax
> 888-797-5994 - phone orders
>
>

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