> Yes, the Vanagon is pretty air tight making the doors hard to close. But you
> don't have to slam them if you use firm pressure during the last few inches.
> For closing the slider, I learned this trick years ago from, believe it or
> not, a VW salesman. Since in the later models the latch is at the rear of
> the door, as you slide the door closed, put your left hand at the rear of
> the door and push in. Makes it much easier to close.

A VW salesperson recommended to me, way back in 1987, that I close the slider in
the same manner. It also relieves stress upon the door handle.

Roy Olynick
'87 Westfalia GL
(till death do us part)