Other than covering it, I would suggest:

1 - put it up on jack stands to get the tires off the ground

2 - fill the fuel tank so it doesn't rust at the top

3 - put fuel preservative in the tank

4 - remove the battery

5 - wash and wax it first

6 - leave the parking brake OFF

7 - block all places where critters might make a home (e.g., intake,
exhaust, etc.)

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Dustin Fitch
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 3:25 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Vanagon Storage

Hey all, long time no write, but I've been reading!  A little license snafoo
had left me and the vanagon from driving around for awhile, but we're back.
For the moment.  Which leads to my storage question:
I'm putting the van in my folks barn for about 6 months and I would love to
hear any suggestions you all have for minimizing the toll it will take on
the
van just sitting.  I have to take it off the road so no plates mean no
driving
it every two weeks to keep the juices flowing.  I can of course start it,
and
intend to a couple of times a month.  I also thought I might get it off it's
feet and put it up on jackstands.  Sound reasonable?  Any other suggestions?
Maybe fill it up with gas all the way so I minimize the rusting in the tank?
Things like that?

I appreciate it y'all...
Dustin
'85 Vanagon, 1.9 - "The Triple Betty"