This is true, but the cover was removed by the PO or PPO I think to get
better access to the battery with the seat in the way. It's still there, but
the screws are long gone and so it just rests atop the compartment. I hate
to have to screw it in place since it really is convenient the way it is. Do
modern batteries still need venting?

Ryan

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:13 PM
To: 'Ryan Miller'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: Speaking of hot air...

If a camper, the battery should have a 4 screw gasketed cover on it.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ryan Miller
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 5:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Speaking of hot air...

At highway speeds or near that I have hot air blowing into the cabin via
the
battery box. I presume these boxes need to be vented and the holes to the
underside of the van are where the hot air is getting in, but I'm
wondering
if anyone else is experiencing this and how/if they've dealt with it.

Ryan

'82 camper van 'Beethoven'