You can do some pretty simple things to =
improve the
comfort level of front seat passengers in campers
First, seal up the fresh air intake for =
the
ventilation system behind the grill if you are getting outside air =
into the
ventilation system.
On 86+ campers, aim the bottom facing =
vents toward
the rear cargo area to get cooler air into the AC intake.
Install a temporary headliner in the =
pop-top
opening. I use a piece of cardboard 46"w x 36"l to fill the opening. =
When I open
the roof, I push it up and put it on top of the upper bunk.
After doing the above modifications, I =
can
comfortably cruise at 70 mph in +90F degree heat even with the sun =
beating down
on the dash. My seat covers keep the air off the back of my neck and I =
can
actually feel cool air on my face, chest and legs now.
Take advantage of whatever shade you =
can find to
park in. You can leave your skylight open a small amount to let some of =
the heat
escape while parked.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 =
9:40
AM
Subject: Re: AC hoses
<SNIP>
The
A/C in campers is good for the people in the rear seat. The =
folks in the
front wind up with a frozen back of the neck and a hot forehead, =
but
unless
you want to fabricate some extra ductwork, this is the best =
you can
hope for
in any vintage westie. Hope this helps. =
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Phone: =
(856)-765-1583
Fax: (856)-327-2242