In a message dated 7/8/2014 7:32:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

We have  a tool box (Harbor Freight trailer tongue box) up front which
partially  covered the lower vent area for the radiator.

obstructing airflow to the radiator with any boxes/spare tires etc mounted
on the front of a watercooled vanagon is a BAD IDEA.   get a receiver
trailer hitch and mount it on the back.  or carry a rooftop  box