Thanks from a relative newbie!  In 1 year of Vanagon ownerhip, I've never seeen this.  Here are a couple I use...

  - The Bentley Manual fits perfectly under the closet just above the engine cover (at least with a 'weekender' style closet).
  - I stuff the area between the right side of the z bed and the wall full of plastic grocery bags.  They always come in handy for trash, etc.

  Here's a question.  Is there a nice place for the jack besides just throwing it under the rear seat?

  From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 7:41 PM
Subject: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed

> It appears there are a number of new list members, and it occurred to
me
> to pass this tip along to the new folk.
>
> New Vanagon Folk - the oil filler tube has a telescoping inner
extension
> to ease the filling with oil and avoiding oil spillage. Just remove
the
> cap, feel around the end of the tube, insert thumb insid the tube,
and
> fingertips at the rim of the tube, and pull. The extension should
just
> slide right out into position, allowing spill free oiling. When done
> oiling, just push it back in.
>
> Good luck and many happy, trouble free miles with your new machines.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver