No, its accessible behind the driver's seat when slid forward.  Same as
how it's done on the pass side main battery.

Mike B.

On 9/28/2013 12:16 PM, Alain Thibault wrote:
> Allo all
> I am new to the list and hunting for a 1986-1991 Vanagon Westfalia. The one I'am looking at is in excellent condition with low mileage, but it seems that there is no accessible compartment for the aux battery under the driver seat. The owner tells me it is sealed??? Is it possible that the 1986 camper is not coming without a space for an aux battery? Thanks for your help...
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