Date:         Fri, 29 Mar 2002 20:13:51 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Air conditioner for camping
Comments: To: tjhannink@earthlink.net
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In a message dated 3/29/02 6:41:39 PM, tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

<< My latest project is installing a window air conditioner that can be used
while parked in a campground. It is now installed under my jumpseat as
shown in the following photos: >>

I use a small unit that sits in my luggage rack and blows in through the
front poptop window.  It creates a lot of water and if I'm not careful and
angle it away from the window, the water will pour inside the van.

For your setup you may need to put a drain tray under it and a drain through
the floor.  The unit I have just drips off the back.  The metal casing is not
sealed, so the water will run out anywhere there is a hole or seam.

Your vent will also need to be large enough that it won't restrict the
exhaust from the unit.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
636-797-9015
636-789-2127 fax