Date:         Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:42:44 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Ceiling Vent
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I drove the Alaska Highway in my Vanagon GL and slept in the back with
the seat folded down into a bead. It was great until I got back into the
states. Then it got hot. Part of the problem was the heat from the
engine. It took so long to cool off in the evenings that it was
uncomforatable to sleep until the wee hours. It also wasn't well
ventilated in the rear of the GL. Not bad in colder climes, but a
problem in warmer climes.

Question, has anyone ever put a vent into the top of their van. I had a
small motor home many years ago, and having a single vent in the ceiling
about a foot square made all the difference in the world. It was hinged
forward, so when you cranked up the cover, it opened at the rear,
Swinging up and forward.
The vent had a bug screen in it and it definitely was water proof. With
the vent open you definitely had a draft through the vehicle if a
forward window wa open. It also helped ventilate a great deal if it was
open and inch or so when driving. You got complete flow through.

The idea is a good one, but I just wondered if anyone has done such on
their van, and what if any problems did you encounter. What vent was
used, etc. Wouldn't want a sloppy job.

Anyone?

John Rodgers
88GL Driver
In soon to be hot Alabama