You can run by Walmart or someother kind of store. Checkout the cheap
workout pads or sleeping bag pads. A lottle foam covered by vinal. Rools
up small so you can keep it in the van some where too.

Richard

David Devere wrote:

>Larry,
>    I work on gravel and have found cardboard to be my best friend.  The
>gravel doesn't feel to bad at first but after a while they dig in and leave
>little bruises all over your back.  A stout piece of wood under the jack and
>chocked tires is also recommended.
>
>-Good Luck
>Dave
>87 Syncro Westy that's still waiting for spring
>Two Harbors MN
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "AAG - Larry Word" <word_aag@COMCAST.NET>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 11:36 AM
>Subject: Fri. - working on gravel surface
>
>
>It's Friday so bare w/ me.....
>
>Besides carpet, has anyone had a good experience, that they'd like to share,
>about working on top of gravel.
>
>I need to replace rear wheel bearings in my 1985 Vanagon and have no place
>to work, except nice flat gravel spot!
>
>I also am thinking about issues of jacking van up with my jack in gravel,
>not good!
>
>Thanks for any insights.....
>
>Larry
>
>PS.  Sometimes, yes, I'll concrete as needed but today I'm stuck w/ gravel
>so help me if you have knowledge.
>
>
>
>