I think an aux. battery is a good idea for many other reasons.  I just
installed
the relay setup, and wiring, but the battery I have will not fit under
the seat.
Therefore I removed the stupid reverse opening cover completely.  What I
will do is line this new area with something soft, to keep things from
making noise.  This works so well,  I've removed the lid over the original
battery and now will replace it with a smaller easier removable AL plate.

                                                         Eric

Rocket J Squirrel wrote:

> Later Westies have an aux battery under the driver's seat. I don't think
> I'm going to need one of those because I rely on propane for heat (and
> refrigeration) and kerosene for light. And my lovely wife prefers to
> camp only in summer anyway, when plenty of daylight hours reduce
> electrical usage to a minimum.
>
> So . . . to what other uses have Westy owners used that space under the
> driver's seat?
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race.
> KG6RCR
>
>