They found a 'hidden' compartment [probably used for hiding a gun] that
'could' have been used for hiding drugs, therefore kept her car!  Maybe had
something to do with it that she had TX plates... Makes me think, the
vanagon has 'hidden' compartments galore.  Under the seats for one...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Our beloved previous owner, who is a VERY good soul, (retired red cross
nurse), is a delightful grey-haired charmer, like Mrs. Olsen from those
ancient Folger's commercials. While she had the van in Germany, she had a
false bottom put in the Westy hanging closet. Very convincing, same wall
paper and everything, sits about 8" off the real floor.

She used this for hauling chocolate and coffee across the border to Croatia
and Bosnia.While she was there she'd hand this contraband out to refugees
she was helping. She loaded up the second battery compartment with the
same, and also used the area at the back of the Westy upper bed. She said
that she never once had problems at the border; of course, she looks like
Mrs. Olsen. But I guess I may REMOVE that hidden compartment.

gmb