We just put a bungie cord connected to the seatbelt post.  Seeing as that area is downhill, it stays in place and is easy to remove.  Won't help in a rollover.  Hmmm, maybe I'll put a bungie over it between the sliding cover and rear cupholders (another cheap AZ one)  :0)
Dave B.

-----Original Message-----
From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sun, Feb 23, 2020 1:00 pm
Subject: Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light

McNeely here, 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, original waterboxer,
188k miles.

I have a cheap console that I got from AutoZone for the space between the
seats.  It works fine, and even has cup holders.  However, it is no longer
fastened in place.  I need to find a way to put bolts through the floor,
but that pesky gas tank ............ .

Mine is not the full width of the space, and I don't want it to be.  I put
atlases and such like between the console and the seats.

Does anyone else use the space inside the passenger front door to store
anything?  I put a flyswat, the stick I use to push the tent fabric in
place before pulling the pop up down tight, and a few other items in
there.  At someone's recommendation I tried to use the space for an
umbrella, but it got stuck and was a pain, so I no longer do that.

I also use the space where the air conditioning lines run to the left of
the upper bunk for items that won't damage them.  I put a small broom and a
fishing rod (broken down) in the space behind the upper bunk.  You can't
put too much there because the AC needs the breathing room there, but these
items don't interfere.

For years I have been intending to improve access to the "closet" by
installing a sliding door like recommended by our Montreal friend.  I even
bought materials, but haven't done the work yet.

On Sun, Feb 23, 2020 at 9:22 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> there's another place that could be used for storage...
> I made a wooden box with hinged lid and put it between the front seats, I
> put some padding on the lid. It's where our small dog loves too sit on it
> when she get a ride with us.
>