Date:         Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:01:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
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What if you had no AC at all to begin with? I've often been frustrated
with the fact that my van never had AC, particularly this past week
when I was driving to a festival and it was 95 degrees and 90%
humidity outside . . . It's not usually a problem once I get where I'm
going, since I'm usually going to festivals up in the mountains where
it's cooler, or there are shady spots where I can camp. It would be
nice to be able to get there in air-conditioned comfort though.

Marc, in central Virginia

On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 7:40 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> With few exceptions the lowest cost option is to make what you work as it should. Yes, being in the rear cooling effect up front is limited especially when driving facing the sun and getting that afternoon heat hitting you in the face while getting some cold air blowing at the back of your head and neck. Working properly though that AC should be able to cool off the van.
>
> Front units are nice to get that relief up front. The small car unit is nice as it is a heat and cool package. It would be nicer if it also offered the ability to blend outside air. I have seen some other aftermarket dash AC installations and many suffer from insufficient capacity. Most are designed for coupes and sedans, not vans.
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> If I lived in a hot all the time climate and was willing to spend I would look for a solution to have both the original and dash AC. This is very common in newer vehicles. A good custom AC shop should be able to put together a dual evaporator system for you.  You will likely need a larger compressor and more condenser capacity to support it but it can be done.
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> Dennis
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of PB
> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 4:08 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
>
> Can a stock AC unit (90 Westy automatic) be replaced with a front AC?
> Would there be any advantage price-wise, reliability, use of space, and physical comfort? In my case, rear passengers are a rarity, so I would keep the cool air in the front by putting a curtain behind seats.
>
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic
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