Date:         Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:25:43 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Carat w AC Sunroof
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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.


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BenT