Patrick,

  I do not know what the archive says about jump seats in a Westy, but
I have a single person jump seat that I use in my 85 Westy. The bolt
pattern in the floor will let the seat attach in 2 different positions.
It can go next to the sliding door (makes it harder to get in) or next
to the cabinets (make it impossible to get into the frig :( ).
I believe that you can even use the lower bed with the jump seat
installed. I usually need the storage when camping, so I always remove
the seat. I have the swivel seat that mounts on top of a lockable base.

Bob

> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:26:02 -0400
> From:    Patrick Hatcher <phatcher@BIOPOP.COM>
> Subject: Middle Bench Seat, Jump Seat for '85 Westy GL?
>
> TO: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
>
>
> Hi all.  We currently only have one child, but we plan to have more in
> the future.
>
> I also just bought an '85 Westy GL.
>
> Here's the question I'm a bit confused about.  Although not necessary
> right now, I'll be looking for another seat in the future for the camper
> to accommodate the fam. on trips.  (I plan to keep this thing for quite a
> while).
>
> What are my options?  I don't want to have to modify/weld the seat or
> tracks (after pulling the mats, it looks like the bolt for the seats are
> pre-existing).  Also, I don't mind if the upholstery doesn't match my tan
> velour, but is it possible?
>
> According to the archives, these are my options:
>
> 1.  A hard to find and expensive jump seat (although some posts in the
> archive said these won't fit Westies)--(are these the same as the
> Wolfsburg/Carat seats?)
> 2.  A two person bench seat (the same as in a regular Vanagon?)
> 3.  A stool (not really an option, just interesting).
> 4.  A bean bag with a seat belt.
>
> Again, I will be looking  for one of these options in the future (not
> right now).
>
> Please clarify or add any information I could use, including general
> price ranges, what would be a good deal, etc.
>
> As always, thanks!
>
>  -Patrick
>
> '85 Westy GL Vicki
>
> PS-anybody got a used Bentley manual 80-91 they want to "get rid of"?
>