Date:         Thu, 13 Jun 2002 16:51:41 -0700
Reply-To:     patrice b <prb@TELEVAR.COM>
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From:         patrice b <prb@TELEVAR.COM>
Subject:      anyone tried an Evaporative cooler?
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http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/product.cfm?dp=2500&sd=2505&ts=3183433

This is the DualKool and TriKool evaporative cooler page at RealGoods (I
liked it better when Jade Mountain was on its own, but they merged back in
with RG again....)

Anyone tried one of these in a van?  I understand they work better in dry
hot climates than in humid (and I live in a dry climate)...I remember
having an evaporative ac unit in Portland, OR at a workplace, and it
helped, but that was in a regular room.  I almost ordered one last year,
but where I was heading (off-grid/no plug-ins) I would only have been able
to use it while the van was running.  But that ain't always an option to
sniff at, I'm thinking, so maybe I want one of these.

(Also, the RealGoods DC food coolers page is at
http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/list.cfm?dp=3100&sd=3101  if that's of
use to anyone)

Now all I need is a solar panel-- one of those marine dealies that can be
walked on or rolled up and stored-- on the top of the van and a portable
rechargeable power pack under the bed...ah, yes...when I am made Benevolent
Dictaoress of a Small Island Nation, I shall ask for all these items as
tribute.

Perhaps the early summer sun is getting to me already. ;-)

--Patrice
85GL VanaBlue