Clint,

If you have A/C in your vanagon, the jack fits nicely in the rear
shelf of the AC unit below the intake vent for the A/C.

Ric

At 09:57 AM 8/29/2006, Clint Kolda wrote:
>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