For the really HD oriented volks, I use potato conveyor belt
stock(think Idaho potato processing plants).  It comes in different
widths, thicknesses, & can be cut to size.  I have a 3/8" thick piece
cut to fit the bed of by DC-bomb proof-very heavy weight about $130
from your local industrial rubber supply store.  Go into one & see
what works for your needs, or simply order ready made vanagon sizes
from GW for the cargo floor, behind the rear seat, & 3 locations in
the front.  I have all, & they are great for keeping your carpet or
rear westy mattress pad from getting trashed.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-rubber mats, a volk's best friend?

On Sep 15, 2010, at 11:39 AM, cesar quiros wrote:

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>> Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:33:03 -0700
>> From: dhanson928@GMAIL.COM
>> Subject: Rubber mats..
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
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>> For possible varied Vanagon and shop use. I may have mentioned this
>> before, if so sorry for the doubly- redundant redundancy..
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>> Look at horse stable mats as a possible source for floor covering or
>> engine deck area mats in your vanagon. I have them on some of my
>> benches in
>> the shop and as cushioning where I work. They're made from reclaimed
>> tires. Come in various thicknesses and are really durable. I have
>> front
>> floor mats cut from them in my van and one for outside under my
>> slider in
>> rough camping spots, My wife has them in her barn and stable
>> stalls. They
>> would also work as sand traction mats for the Syncro crowd.
>>
>> Don Hanson