I'll second Dennis' notion about this. I've been dragging two old center
bench seats around forever it seems. Dragging them because they are
forever in the way when they are in the van. So I keep them in storage
most times. Now that my Carat is coming on line - I'm gonna enjoy the
heck out of not having to drag those bench seats in and out all the
time. when I go camping.

John

On 4/10/2014 8:56 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> A better option is to install one of the rear facing, fold up seats and
> belts as was used in the later Carats. The big seat in the middle takes away
> from the camper big time and makes using most features difficult. It is also
> difficult to remove and store when not wanted.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Eric Caron
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 4:56 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Middle Seat wanted
>
> Hi folks,
>
>          I've seen several people offer a middle seat for free for pick up.
> I'm not sure if shipping is even a realistic option.  I'm looking for a
> middle seat for my 85 GL.  It has the rails installed.  I have the the lore
> brown interior.  I would b willing to match the fabric if needed. If anyone
> is doing spring cleaning on the east coast or plans to come to a summer
> event Vermont way and has decided to part with the optional seat, I'm
> interested.
> It doesn't need to be free just in good condition.  I understand there is a
> May event in Massachusetts that relies on busses to transport people for a
> fundraiser for Huntington's disease.  If possible I would do that but I'm
> not much use with just two safe seats  in the back.  I like the option to
> transport more people.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>