Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:07:05 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: idea?
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Most all window AC use a single motor to drive both the evaporator and
condenser fans. You also have to consider the position of the coils in
relationship to the compressor so the oil circulates and travels through the
compressor. Needing AC while camped is often the first sign your out growing
the Westy.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jim Felder
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 9:07 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: idea?
My brother and I were discussing cutting an AC unit in two and mounting part
outside, part inside, under the rear seat.
Also, it would be possible--but more difficult--to mount a split unit like
that in the luggage rack with only vents down into the cabin, but the cabin
roof would have to be penetrated and all the controls would have to be
completely remoted. A weather cover would have to be created for the luggage
rack mount. While the unit would not have to be "split" like it would if
mounted under the seat (the whole thing would be mounted outside the
vehicle) it would benefit from being rearranged to better fit the space in
the luggage rack to keep the profile low.
The underseat mount would allow you to use the faceplate of the unit just as
it came from the factory as long as it was not more than 13 inches tall.
The problem of making up some mounts is not trivial but not much harder than
some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works on this type of small
window unit AC, and he said the only problem would be knowing where to cut
the lines and then installing the valves and plumbing to allow evacuation
and refill. He said he would show me when we had a unit to look at, which
hasn't happened yet.
You could put one in the closet, too, I think but it wold be even harder to
split the unit using that space.
Would love to hear from anyone who has modified a unit by cutting and
modifying the tubing.
Jim
On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 7:47 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:
> Correct placement is a must for issues like that. If I use the front
> part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too?
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Oct 25, 2013 7:40 AM, <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Careful how you use that space above the transaxle. It could cause
> > a space restriction should you decide to remove the engine or starter.
> >
> > Dave B.
> >
> > On 10/25/13, ralph meyermann<ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Still thinking/brainstorming/planning on how I could make it work.
> >
> > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> > On Oct 24, 2013 8:57 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > There's quite a bit of unused space above the transaxle in a 2WD
> vanagon.
> > > huge 'outside' area there ....just integrate the unit into that
> > > rear firewall behind the rear seat.
> > >
> > > On 10/24/2013 5:33 PM, Mike B wrote:
> > >
> > >> You can't integrate "everything" into the interior. The condenser
> > >> and it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able to exhaust
> > >> it's hot air to the outside or it won't cool the interior.
> > >>
> > >> On 10/24/2013 8:09 PM, ralph meyermann wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Hi Volks! I have a possibly crazy but possibly doable idea. I am
> > >>> thinking about getting a new 110v window a/c unit, disassembling
> > >>> it and integrating it into the interior and underneath reconnect
> > >>> everything recharge
> with
> > >>> refrigerant and tie it into the the 110v of the van. Some slim
> > >>> low
> amp
> > >>> 110v fans will be needed. Am I the only one thinking with this
> possible
> > >>> nonsense?
> > >>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
>