Date:         Sat, 28 Mar 1998 11:20:35 -0800
Reply-To:     dearbo@EROLS.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         dearbo@EROLS.COM
Subject:      Re: Add on A/C BTU Requirements 82 Diesel Westy: Questions
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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> Mark B. Magee wrote:
> >
> > Volks,
> > I have researched this subject at length and have no real answers,
> > therefore I will throw it out for List assistance.
> > Situation: I am preparing to purchase a stand alone Toyotomi A/C unit
> >
> > Anyone have the skills/background/knowledge to know if this little a/c
> > unit can pull this heat load during peak heat loading (Late afternoon/98
> > degF/ 100% humidity) -if run continuously- and Westy kept as closed as
> > possible? Any and all feedback greatly appreciated.
> > ><>     ><>     ><>     ><>     ><>     ><>     ><>     ><>     ><>
> > ><>
> > Shalom
> > Mark B. Magee
> > 82 Diesel Westy (micro motorhome: diesel pusher/needs a/c)

 I added AC to my 82 Diesel Vanagon.  I used the overhead  stock
interior
control panel and evaporator from a junked vanagon.  I purchased a 2-fan
 condenser unit and mounted it under the van (in the Westy the position
 was on the same side as the fridge but a little to the rear). I used a
 rotery compresser unit mounted where the alternator goes.  The
 alternator was moved to a lower position.

 I worked super!  I put another 100k miles on that van and vacationed
 from Key West to the Hudson Bay.  I the South - I would pull into a
 reasturant and leave it idle with the AC on - because I had a dog - and
 never a problem.

 Yes, it robbed some power from the engine but I could live with it.  At
 highway speeds it was not very noticeable.  It was very noticeable
going
 up some long mountain climbs as in PA. and NY. Then, I would have to
 shut of the AC.

 Gary
 88GL; 80Westy