Date:         Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:35:30 -0600
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4613CE77.5060008@verizon.net>
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Yes, I am thinking about that-There is about 6-8" from the poptop
opening to the front of the headrest depending on where your seat is
located that could be utilized w/o bonking your head-if you can move
it that much forward, you will reduce the area the unit sticks into
the opening(10" according to Frank)?

Tom B.- I always slump in my seat anyway?

On Apr 4, 2007, at 10:12 AM, Mike Collum wrote:

> I think you'll find, Tom, that the evaporator unit can't go further
> forward than Frank has it or it would take up the space that your head
> needs to occupy.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Tom Buese wrote:
>> Hi Frank,
>>
>> Thanks for the response, I will look in the archives.  Howsomeever, I
>> am wondering whether the tunnel between the front unit & the main
>> unit could be shortened to allow the main unit to move forward to
>> clear the poptop opening to allow better access to the poptop latch,
>> kitchen headroom, etc?  I don't know what is in the tunnel, but it's
>> worth a try?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tom B.-always looking to make something more difficult
>>
>>
>> On Apr 3, 2007, at 7:52 PM, Frank Grunthaner wrote:
>>
>>> In a message dated 4/3/07 6:30:46 PM, collum@VERIZON.NET writes:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Frank,
>>>>
>>>> How much does your installation restrict access to the upper bunk?
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>>
>>> The dimensions are in the archives but I believe the number with
>>> the upper
>>> bunk down comes to a net opening of 18 inches. The overhang
>>> protrudes about 10
>>> inches into the former poptop area. If one turns facing the rear of
>>> the Westy,
>>> there is no difficulty in ascending, even with my not
>>> inconsiderable girth.
>>>
>>> Frank Grunthaner
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>