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Date:         Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:16:03 -0500
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: idea?
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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My closet/overhead storage was trashed and falling apart, I removed them then I built a new overhead storage that holds 4, 6" speakers, some tools , fluids and 6 fishing rod handles. I'm planning on using the storage under the rear seat. I think I can make this work and not be a cobble job!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On Oct 25, 2013 8:06 AM, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 >> > >>> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >


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