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  • Re: After market AC - was Buying a Van - Bought a Van -
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:10:14 -0700
    ...I like the idea of the swamp cooler - won't make the car an icebox, but it may make it OK - needs some more...
  • Re: window mounted swamp coolers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 24 Jun 2004 02:58:01 -0500
    ...window mounted swamp coolers > Shameless plug: It's getting hot out there. I've got 2 vintage window > mounted swamp coolers, one with and...
  • 1985 Speedometer sold
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 11:14:43 EDT
    ...I have been simply swamped with life and have not made email my priority. I will snoop around for more in my area. Have...
  • Re: Living in a van
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 23 May 2002 21:06:45 -0400
    ...been off selling swampland to long-distance buyers again? just put 15" SA waterskis on your Juanagon before you show the properties...;^)>> Hey, How...
  • Head sizes
    Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 11:05:28 -0500
    ...I have just found a vanagon with swamped engine and would like to buy the heads for my Westy, his engine is a 2...
  • Re: Roof A/C - Swamp Cooler
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 31 May 2006 21:38:30 -0400
    And ... what about when you pop the top? It seems you'd have to put it in the luggage rack. Mike > > Only 16lbs, so...
  • "Swamp Cooler" questions
    Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
    Fri, 21 Jan 2000 15:23:21 MST
    ...I recently saw a "swamp cooler" or de-humidifier device mounted on top of a Westy's roof in place of the vent hatch...
  • Westy air conditioning alternative(friday)
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 22:37:47 -0700
    ...cool air in to the cab.It works! Better thAN a swamp cooler. Alfred E Newman. 84' Westy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 14 May 2011 11:22:49 -0500
    ...But for homes - Swamp coolers in dry climates, AC units for wet muggy climates like the Deep South. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker...
  • Fw: "Swamp Cooler" questions
    Historical mailing list - John Koloski
    Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:46:15 -0500
    ...Re: "Swamp Cooler" questions > Date: Friday, January 21, 2000 6:43 PM > > A swamp cooler HUMIDIFIES the air OUTSIDE the bus, but ADDS NO...
  • Re: After market AC - was Buying a Van - Bought a Van -
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:13:10 -0700
    ...Rogers idea for the swamp > cooler is more my speed - lots of dry heat here in S. Calif. > > Dan > Los Angeles, CA > '85 Westy...
  • Re: Westy air conditioning alternative(friday)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 8 Jun 2001 01:50:59 -0400
    ...cool air in to the cab.It works! > Better thAN a swamp cooler. > > Alfred E Newman. > 84' Westy I always wondered why you had...
  • Re: After market AC - was Buying a Van - Bought a Van -
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:51:22 -0700
    ...I like the idea of the swamp cooler - won't make the car an icebox, but it may make it OK - needs some more...
  • Re: Unsubscribe
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:13:58 -0400
    ...I wonder which command will really unsubscribe a poor swamped BlackBerry�, unsubscribe vanagon OR SIGNOFF vanagon ? Maybe either? John
  • another take on fridge solutions (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:42:37 -0800
    Rolex award winner and his adaptation of traditional pottery to make functioning "swamp cooler" type cooler for foodstuffs. Maybe a bit heavy for Vanagons...
  • Re: swampy? cooler.....
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:05:00 -0700
    ...COM> > Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:25 am > Subject: Re: swampy? cooler..... > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> You do know that the Type...
  • Paging: Vitrifrigo Fridge Users
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:59:14 -0600
    ...Have a good friend that is considering swamping out a Noracold for a Vitrifrigo Fridge in their Westy. Would like to put him in...
  • Re: "Swamp Cooler" questions
    Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 12:46:41 -0700
    Living in Arizona, I am very familiar with evaporative (swamp) coolers. They work very well, IF the relative humidity is 40% or below. They...
  • evaporative a/c option
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 21 Apr 1998 16:53:03 -0500
    ...http://www.swampy.net/ -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA '87 GL Weekender "Beverley" VW shop list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw...
  • WTB..Seat Turntable
    Historical mailing list - David Gleeson
    Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:26:57 +1000
    ...I am looking forward to being swamped in replies...TIA. --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • AC
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 16:04:46 -0800
    Hi Volks, I noticed a "swamp" cooler at an A/C shop in SandyEggo. 12VDC. Evaporative cooler. MUCH less energy draw than an AC...
  • Re: does anyone make the old evaportive window mount coolers anymore?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 09:14:56 -0700
    I've seen the swamp coolers advertised fairly recently - perhaps in JC Whitney? Ron at BD would know. Phaedra Savage put an exhaust fan...
  • Re: After market AC - was Buying a Van - Bought a Van -
    Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:46:09 -0700
    ...I like the idea of the swamp cooler - won't make the car an icebox, but it may make it OK - needs some more...
  • Re: A/C removal
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 08:52:28 -0700
    ...Actually on paper I like the Swampy better. http://www.swampy.net/ Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus" Phoenix, AZ - - - - - - - >Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002...
  • new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 29 Nov 2003 16:06:43 -0500
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  • Re: heading through the deep south soon, anyone on my route?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 15:17:09 -0800
    ...Dauphin Island - Bird sanctuary swamp, and an Estuarium. Bayou La Batre - Home of Forest Gump Biloxi -Beauvior, Jefferson Davis Home (stunning) Bay St. Louis...
  • Re: Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:47:37 -0600
    ...depend's on how hot it is--and what type of swamp cooler you have---- The window mount will eat up ice pretty quick...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 14 May 2011 13:36:38 -0400
    ...Rooftop A/C Experiences Swamp Coolers really only work in very dry climates. I had one in my house in New Mexico and it...
  • Re: swampy? cooler.....
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:35:31 -0700
    ...22 PM, Mark C wrote: > > > > > okay, what about this? > > > > > > http://www.swampy.net/im30.html > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www...
  • Re: swamp coolers
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Mon, 10 Apr 1995 15:32:27 -0400 (EDT)
    On Mon, 10 Apr 1995, Ron Lussier wrote: > Top view: > > There is a screen here covering the hole > | > V ____________________ > / | > Warm air : Air circulates | > enters...
  • Swamped with work, will surface at end of week
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 08:23:54 -0400
    Volks, A new client / contract that is essentially more than full time work is taking away my VW time. So I have been and...
  • Re: Roof A/C - Swamp Cooler
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Thu, 1 Jun 2006 11:22:15 -0400
    "I wouldn't do it again, since we have found a better way to do the job." What is the better way? We will...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt AC option.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 14 May 2011 13:31:49 -0400
    ...Rooftop A/C Experiences Swamp Coolers really only work in very dry climates. I had one in my house in New Mexico and it...
  • Re: What kind of AC is this?
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 09:47:47 -0700
    ...If I recall right, these were 'swamp coolers' that used ram air.
  • Re: Help!! Swamped by Virus laden mail from ACSALASKA.NET
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:14:48 -0600
    You can enter that address in your "block" list, which is what I do as these sidle in to the list. I just got...
  • Re: Help!! Swamped by Virus laden mail from ACSALASKA.NET
    Historical mailing list - Doug F
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:26:50 -0400
    Bob, You're sure it was from vanagons@ntplx.net? That's me, and I know I have up-to-date (automatic) virus protection...
  • Re: what is it?? mystery part
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:44:44 -0500
    ...Also known as a swamp cooler. For the person that has spare room in their garage and Vanagon. All in good fun! Jonce >certainly...
  • Re: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:54:08 -0700
    ...I installed a 12 volt swamp cooler into my Westy front luggage rack many years ago. I cut a hole down through the ceiling...
  • WESTY A/C SYSTEM FOR SALE!! Re: What's it Worth?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:34:23 EDT
    ...of these? Make me an offer. > i bet youre gonna get swamped with replies... i re-worded your posting.. the westy a/c systems...
  • Re: Air Conditioning help
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:27:48 -0600
    It won't be 12 F outside forever, and when it is 112 F outside, shops and venders will be swamped. mcneely ---- JordanVw@AOL...
  • THE BEST BOOK FOR VANAGON REPAIR
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 07 Dec 1996 13:16:45 -0600
    ...Sean (& Hana) Jackson, Louisiana Talk about covered in mud, you should see our Westfalia after camping in the swamp...
  • Re: Still keeping cool in your VW
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:33:08 -0600
    Just one more glorified swamp cooler!!!! Might be great for very dry cklimates like New Mexico or Arizona, though! Here in the Deep South...
  • Wavey goes national in canada and this time the tow truck swamper gets interviewed
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:47:30 -0500
    http://news.globaltv.com/video/index.html?releasePID=CYc6WtrVQTUOtyaK4QHB1e6Qfy6TpNNp -- roger w From Proverbs: Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear...
  • Re: Vantastics
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Oct 94 11:29:52 MST
    Ha, I talked to the guys at Vantastics and they said they have been swamped with calls today, all from people who heard about...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Fri, 13 May 2011 12:53:40 -0700
    ...As for evaporative cooling, any listmembers familiar with swampy.net units, or recommendation for better? Cut hole in roof vs. tear apart dash. Hmmm.
  • NVC: Merecedes FS
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 21:09:55 -0700
    ...Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico _________________________________________________________________ Share holiday photos without swamping your Inbox. Get MSN Extra Storage...
  • Re: Ganging Up
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Sep 1994 07:33:30 -0400 (EDT)
    ...This reminds me, I have been getting swamped with messages (especially from the list) When I know a person's email address, I take...
  • change list to newsgroup?
    Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
    Tue, 13 May 1997 10:20:38 -0400 (EDT)
    The first day I joined the list, I was swamped by the e-mails. Since I receive my e-mail at work, and I...
  • Re: evaporative a/c option (NO VANGON CONTENT)
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:16:45 EDT
    ...You get constant, cool fresh air, >> Does anyone know where one can buy one of those funny looking swamp coolers I see on old...
  • Mexico Westy Travel Questions?
    Historical mailing list - psavage
    Sun, 23 Jun 2002 11:06:46 -0700
    ...please forgive the delay--after such a long absence I am swamped with re-entry chores--including cataloging, photographing, pricing, & arranging the sale of...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 14 May 2011 10:55:37 -0400
    ...As for evaporative cooling, any listmembers familiar with swampy.net units, or recommendation for better? Cut hole in roof vs. tear apart dash. Hmmm.
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Sat, 14 May 2011 15:00:08 -0700
    ...Rooftop A/C Experiences Swamp Coolers really only work in very dry climates. I had one in my house in New Mexico and it...
  • weigh differences
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Wed, 8 Oct 2003 19:54:05 -0400
    ...hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2749??PS=">Share your photos without swamping your Inbox. Get Hotmail Extra Storage today! </a> </html>
  • Re: Portable air conditioning.
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:23:41 +0000
    Swamp coolers, from what I'm told, only work in dry heat-think Arizona. I've found pics on the Internet of a '70...
  • Re: Swamp Cooler
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Apr 1995 14:45:39 -0300
    My first attempt at ASCII art, hope it's better than my early life attempts at ka-ka painting. /J\ --- yes, a hook, on...
  • Re: (f) Why Did the Type IIer . . .
    Historical mailing list - Anton J. Elmquist
    Fri, 26 Jul 1996 17:07:18 -0400
    ...about 200 yards back and might as well wade through the swamp to get there and see if the knobs for the fresh air...
  • Re: swamp coolers
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Apr 1995 13:36:59 +0500
    ...1) the swamp cooler (i.e. evaporative cooler) accurately described by Martha above, and 2) the desert water bag, made of burlap, shaped like...
  • Re: [Having difficulty with the archives...but..my westy won't start...]
    Historical mailing list - d t
    Fri, 15 Sep 2000 14:44:21 MDT
    ...appologies if this response came rather late, as I'm practically swamped with incoming mail...) ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http...
  • Digifant tool
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 10:43:35 +0000
    ...Sorry if you get swamped with requests now, Darrell. :-) -Karl Karl F. Bloss - blosskf@apci.com or bloss@enter.net '87 Vanagon GL Weekender...
  • Re: swampy? cooler.....
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:00:23 -0600
    ...22 PM, Mark C wrote: >>> >>>> okay, what about this? >>>> >>>> http://www.swampy.net/im30.html >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Jake >> 1984 Vanagon GL >> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >> www...