

| Subject: | Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal? |
| From: | David McNeely |
| Date: | Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:22:05 -0700 |
Eric, so far as I know, no Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile ("Westy," or
"Full Camper" as many call it) came with a jump seat. There are no rails
to accommodate one in mine, for sure, and the owner's manual doesn't
mention it. There is a one passenger jump seat that came in some other
versions that some folks fit to the Campmobile. I have one of those, and
it works really well if you install it properly. However, I suspect it
would not meet current safety laws even installed properly, though it does
have a shoulder belt -- that attaches to the same mounts as the front
passenger belt.
mcneely
On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 7:14 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi Mark and others,
>
> It seems that if you are patient these seats still show up.
>
> I have been given a brown one in lovely condition that matches my
> 85. I also have a grey one. I only use them in the van about once a year.
>
> I use them as small couches the rest of the year.
>
> Still, if someone with a grey van needs a middle seat I’ll give it to
> them. I actually use the grey one in my van more as it feels a bit
> lighter, so easier to install. I’m probably imagining it but maybe they
> lightened it somehow.
>
> Both my middle seats have two arm rests. I suspect this means they were
> originally in passenger vans. But they slide in on the rails.
>
> I’ve learned to remove one arm rest by the driver’s side to get a perfect
> fit.
>
> Is the actual Westie jump seat different? Mine is a two seater.
>
> I also have the single seat option. That usually sits on a rocking chair
> base I made for it. But it is ready to pop into the van if needed.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> > On Apr 17, 2020, at 8:08 PM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
> >
> >
> https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/wto/d/orange-1987-vanagon-wheels-tires-and/7109900405.html
> >
> > Not mine, won't get involved.
> >
> > Mark
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