Hi Lisa!

I drive a tin-top (1988 GL) but have similar issues - what best goes
where. Not terrible knowledgeable about the details of the layout in the
Campers, but if the starter battery is located like mine - under the
passenger seat, then you may want to take a look at Terry K's auxiliary
power/jumper booster kit that allows you to get a jump start(should you
ever need it - and sooner or later you will) without having to move the
passenger seat to get at the battery.  A receptacle is wired to the
battery and mounted by the passenger door post, on the floor immediately
behind the passenger seat. There is a spot for it between the battery
cover and the door post itself. His kit comes with battery cables with
the male plug already on the cables so if you need a boost, all you need
do is open the sliding door, and plug in, because the receptacle is
right there by the door post.  No muss, no fuss. You could hustle up all
the parts and do it yourself, but for convenience - buy it from him. You
will be happy, he will be happy - and maybe - just maybe - he'll pay me
a sales commission and I'll be happy! (can you hear it - LOL - from The
List!!!!) Kidding aside - it's a nice and convenient setup.

Good luck and happy camping!

John R

On 12/31/2012 10:41 AM, Lisa Bloch wrote:
> I took possession of my first vanagon earlier this month.  It's my daily driver, so priority went to identifying and fixing any driveability problems.
>
> I think we're good for now, so I'm turning my attention to the camper part of the van.  My mechanic has already chastised me for putting the tire chain bag on the driver's side of the under-bench compartment.  So, I thought a little survey would be nice.
>
> what do you put where?
>
> Lisa Bloch
> lab@rynth.org
> '89 camper 2.1L automatic
>