I took my battery box lid off cut it in half with my dremal and then attached hinges to the two halves. I also hinged it in to the outside of the battery box. This allows me to access the battery with the seat pulled forward. All I do is bend the two halves together and then flip it over and there is the battery. Makes it real handy when you have to boost the van. Patrick, Appin Ont, 85 westy