Date:         Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:33:39 -0400
Reply-To:     Stephen.Fry@BANKOFAMERICA.COM
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From:         Stephen Fry <Stephen.Fry@BANKOFAMERICA.COM>
Subject:      ventilation improvements
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Some of this talk of skylights has reminded me to write the list and find
out what people have done to improve the ventilation of the westy. I myself
am in Florida and it gets really hot and humid around here so it is not
always that much fun to camp. I have added a fan in the front and back a
hella marine that help tremindessly. The rear fan in in a position that it
can swivel around and help blow that cold cold much needed a/c air up front
and then around to blow that warm humid musky night air down upon you while
sleeping, it does help cool that air down though very nice I will take some
pictures.. Then the front is only to help circulate air around so that cold
a/c air can reach the front. The fron fan does not do much good with the
front window curtiain up as it jsut sucks up the curtain in it blades. I was
thinking of adding a fan to the skylight? Solar powered fan? any
suggestions? brands? Pictures? Also what have other doen to help cool down
the inside. PS I have made some insulation to put in the windows that
reflects the radiant heat out. really nice will take som pictures. Bought a
roll of the reflectix insulation for around 40 dollars and glued upholstry
fabric to the inside part to brighten up the insulation so I would not have
to stare at the aluminum foil passe look.. Have the tops with the side
screens helped? if so how much? are they worth the cost? Also thought about
adding a home a/c to the front window to hang while camping at camp grounds
but I would rather solve this without the a/c as I tend to like to camp
where I would need a generator to do this while I am anywhere but in
florida. IE looking to spend some time in other very warm states where there
are actually places you can park over night without paying 20 dollars to do
so.. If only Walmart offered electricity and mini-golf.. Ekk sorry it is
only monday!


Thanks for the help

- Stephen