Also ... I never start a trip without a piece of cardboard under the
"Over engine" cushion (westy) or "Over engine" carpet (7 passenger).
The cardboard just fits folded in half.  Unfolded, it makes a nice place
to lie on "IF" I have to do something under the van.

Mike

Edward Maglott wrote:
> I do it all the time too.  As others have said, I use some pieces of 3/4
> inch plywood about 18" square for putting under the jack.  I love to use
> cardboard, and even use while I'm working in the garage.  It is soft,
> clean, warm, and easy to slide on.  I put a big piece under the van and can
> just scoot/slide under there.  It doesn't raise you up like a creeper, and
> if you are pulling on a wrench, it lets you stay in place and have good
> leverage.  When you cardboard gets grungy, just get more.  My favorite
> source is a local furniture store.
> Edward
>