Date:         Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:31:18 -0800
Reply-To:     Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Portable air conditioning.
Comments: To: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
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I think I saw that, but the window on the side door does not open the right way. 

We'll, most heat we have experienced has been pretty dry I thought.

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> On Jan 19, 2014, at 2:23 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Swamp coolers, from what I'm told, only work in dry heat-think Arizona. I've found pics on the Internet of a '70's model Chevy Impala with a gas generator bolted to the trunk and a window a/c unit in the window of the back door, maybe Google 'Redneck air conditioning". I've always wondered if this was really possible (on a van, not an Impala) Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
>> My family trip to San Diego last summer had hit a snag with family
>> happiness due to lack of air conditioning in Lola, my '87 Westy. Made
>> worse was the total lack of cooling of the Dometic fridge. 35f less
>> than 90f is not very cool.
>> So, thinking about replacing the fridge with a TruckFridge. Possibly
>> installing it myself. Any feedback on that is appreciated.
>> Regarding the air conditioning, I do not think I have the money to
>> install an original or aftermarket A/C, especially it seems we have to
>> choose to cool either the front or back, not both for the money.
>> So, I am thinking of a "swamp cooler". I saw one online, a "GoCool 12V
>> Portable Semi Truck Cab Air Conditioner For Camping Tent & RV Camper".
>> It looks good, but do not find any reviews. Has anyone used one? Heard
>> of it?
>> Any other ideas?
>> Being in Seattle, we can't seem to go for a big trip in summer without
>> hitting hot hot areas. I think this summer, we may be going to
>> Montana. (Any recommendations are welcome.)
>> Thanks all!!
>> Jeremy
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