Since we're exploring this topic so broadly, here's what I use:

http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/VWLift.JPG

Would never have got one just for the van but since I have it for the
other (little) cars I find it is very useful even at it's lowest
setting for under-chassis Westy work (or quiet contemplation as
someone likes to do).

Geo