Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:22:08 -0500
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Portable air conditioning.
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Possibly the lowest cost solution is to find the pieces need from a junker
or whatever. Install as much as you can yourself and then get help as
needed. Getting the harnesses and stuff would also be helpful. Remember most
of the Vanagon AC units were add ons. At one time the kits were even
available through the dealer. I purchased and installed the OEM kit on my
84. You will likely also need the larger radiator fan and that harness also.
There are some kits available most being under dash. These do get pricey.
You can also find one of the Behr under dash units sometimes used in the
earlier Vanagons.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeremy Stovin [mailto:jjstov@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:30 PM
To: Dennis Haynes
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: Re: Portable air conditioning.
Never had an AC. Would have had it repaired if that was the case.
Sent from my iPad
> On Jan 19, 2014, at 7:26 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>
> Is it that your van never had AC or is the AC broken. While the
> original AC is a bit disappointing for front seat passengers driving
> West Bound in the afternoon it should cool the van enough to provide
> relief and make rear seat passengers cold, as long as they don't
> complain about the noise. If you don't have the AC at all there are some
aftermarket options to add AC.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Jeremy Stovin
> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 5:16 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Portable air conditioning.
>
> 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
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
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