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Date:         Mon, 12 Jun 2006 04:32:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Forhan <fourwdvw@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Tom Forhan <fourwdvw@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Carat w AC Sunroof
In-Reply-To:  <ccafde090606120225h2cb4010bk283c57e94781efe6@mail.gmail.com>
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They make solar powered vents, they have been used on sailboats for years. Just as an example, look at the four versions below the trailer hitch on this page:

http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page45.htm

Tom F.

--- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> On 6/12/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > > > > Has anyone come up with a way to put a roof vent > or sunroof in a Carat > > that has air conditioning??? > > > > I once saw a sunroof company that made these > little mini sunroofs that > > could have been fitted on either side of the AC > tunnel... but they stopped > > making these... > > > > For me the big thing would be able to leave it > parked with the sunroofs > > open... to help it keep cooler (so heat can > escape...) > > > > And... to use the same for sleeping in the van in > florida in the summer... > > > > I went there once.. and it was so humid it was > impossible entirely to even > > consider sleeping in the van at night... terrible > experience... was forced > > to camp in a hotel... > > > > I dont if a dehumidifier would have helped... I > have no idea how anyone > > with a VW Van can sleep in florida.... maybe thats > why they such a rarity > > there... > > > > > > Maybe something like this? > > http://www.dyersonline.com/pc-118-85-ventline-van-air-powered-roof-vent.aspx > > The sunroof in my Country Homes Camper has the > latches on two sides > separated by about 14 inches. You could install one > just above the AC duct. > The ductwork is solid on top anyway. > > > -- > BenT >

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