Kirk:

While it is a different sort of cooling, I can tell you that when properly
charged and working, Westy A/C is quite effective.  Last July we found
ourselves stuck in a traffic snarl-up (thanks to CalTrans) at high noon in
the area around Modesto, CA.  (The Central Valley).  It was about 95 degrees
outside, and we traveled at no more than about 10 mph for a good hour or so.
I had the A/C on full blast the whole time, and it kept us very comfortable.
and comfortable as long as the sun wasn't shining directly on a body part.

While we missed the direct blast of cold air in the face that you can get
from dash-mounted registers, we were reminded of how effective the A/C was
the instant we pulled over for a bio-break and stepped outside the car into
the searing heat.  Also, my 2-year old daughter in the back seat was
complaining that it was too cold. (!)

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Kirk and Becky Stock
> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 2:47 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: AC Effectiveness
>
>
> Greetings Listees,
>
> As summer rapidly aproaches I am once again torn with
> the question of "Do I want to spend the money to
> recharge the AC (freon) on my vanagon?"  I have owned
> the vanagon for about 2 years and the AC has never
> worked.  I am wondering how effective it is since it
> sits about 10 feet behind me.  Any input would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Kirk
> 85 Westy
>
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