Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:17:49 -0400
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
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From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
Subject: Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
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Another style not as fancy is the Kooleraire. Ive used none since my AC used to work. Died last year leaving the bad lands on SD and it was hot. did a bit of
research but did nothing to solve the problem. My a/c leaked when I did a motor swap and it was my fault that I paid for on a hot day. Should fix it since it is
hot again.
C-ya Jonce
http://www.kooleraire.com/
>Have you or anybody used these in a humid area? How much do they cost?
>Edward
>At 06:30 PM 7/8/2007, justin - wrote:
>>not cheap, but simple and works great
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>>http://swampy.net/wb.html
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>> > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 17:55:58 -0400
>> > From: emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US
>> > Subject: An AC idea for driving and camping
>> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> >
>> > So I've got my '86 Westy, and it's AC system is not working. Over
>> > the years I've tried the $30 switch to R134a and replaced the leaking
>> > expansion valve, and got a little cool out of it, but not enough to
>> > keep the van cool while driving. I really need to replace the
>> > receiver/dryer and figure out where it continues to leak slowly.
>> >
>> > But I'd also like to have AC when I visit a campground in the
>> > summer. I've seen the rigs to mount the window AC unit in the
>> > passenger window or in the luggage rack. They seem to require more
>> > setup/take down time than I'd ideally like. I do like the fact that
>> > you just leave the whole thing at home in the cooler months.
>> >
>> > So here's my idea. Use one of those freestanding rolling AC units
>> > that has air exchange hoses to connect to a window. Strap it in
>> > place somewhere like behind the passenger seat. hook hoses to handy
>> > window with DIY adapter plate. While camping it uses shore power--
>> > easy. For driving it runs off an inverter connected to aux
>> > battery. Here's my concept breakthrough: replace the AC compressor
>> > on the engine with another alternator. They're cheap, even for an 80
>> > or 100 amp model. 100 amps = 1200 watts. Should be pretty easy to
>> > fabricate a bracket to mount the additional alternator. It will not
>> > put much load on the engine when there is no load on it, or it's belt
>> > could be removed in the off season.
>> >
>> > Questions/Ideas: Is 1200 watts enough to power an AC unit big enough
>> > to cool a vanagon going down the road on a hot day? Or one parked in
>> > the sun with the top up? I'm thinking some adjustable air deflectors
>> > inside the van to direct the cool air toward the drivers when driving
>> > or elsewhere when not. Maybe big flexible hose for that? Perhaps
>> > the outside air heat exchanger could take advantage of ram air when
>> > moving to improve efficiency?
>> >
>> > Edward (also added another vanagon post on my blog
>> > http://gismemories.blogspot.com )
Jonce Fancher
56 Single Cab
66 Sunroof Bug
66 Variant Squareback
66 Porsche 912
71 Sunroof Bus
84 Vanagon "Gottfried"
85 Vanagon Westi
2003 10 Passenger Sprinter
Fancher's Upholstery Inc. - www.fanchers.com
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