Evap will only work when the dew point is below 35 degrees or so, and the Vanagon is a large box to cool; probably not too practical. I spent close to $2K getting my AC working again. Money well spent, living in Phx with a wife susceptible to heat exhaustion. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Jul 25, 2013, at 3:13 PM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Ok, the family has put their feet down. There were too many hot times in our last trip. (Got up to 105F at one point.) windows open, not much help. I need to cool my '87 Westy. While on the road. > > Is it realistic or reasonable to try to install an AC in her? > > Any recommended solution? > > Thinking about the evaporative cooler. Pros or Cons? Recommended models? Where could I get one not on line? Saw one from GoCool, anyone else see this? > > If I can't cool the van down, then I will be traveling alone. Your help is appreciated! > > Jeremy > > Sent from my iPad |
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