I rigged some heater conduit from the rear outlets forward to the edge of
the overhead bed.  Left so wiggle room at the end so I could point them
where I wanted.  Turned out One was enough pointed kind of towards the
driver but between the driver and passenger.  That left the other vent to
cool the back area, and it worked fine.  I originally did it with duct tape
but will make up a wood or plastic adapter from the vent [from which I've
pulled the plastic direction goodie] to the heater duct.

Hope this helps.

Mike
Sacramento, CA

Hot in summer.

----- Original Message -----
From: Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 8:44 PM
Subject: 85 Westy A/C & Aux battery

> Hi Guys,
>
> I'd like to introduce myself, I am a new vanagon owner (bought it in Feb.)
> who lives in FL.  I am rigging out my Westy for search and rescue, and so
> far it's turned out to be great for holding my dogs, search gear and
camping
> supplies for extended searches. I am currently installing an auxilary
> battery and power inverter so I can charge walkie talkies and other
> batteries that drain during a search.
>
> I have two questions today.  I'm sure I'll have plenty more!  I've checked
> the archives and can't find specifically what I'm looking for.
>
> 1)  The PO left  2 10 guage wires for an auxilary battery that he had
under
> the back seat.  There is also a ground wire under the seat.  The 2 10
guage
> wires are not connected to anything, but just run between the compartment
> under the seat to the engine, and I don't see an isolator anywhere.  Would
> both wires connect from + to the alternator, and if so, is that a problem
> without an isolator?  Will that configuration run everything in the cabin?
> There is a factory installed relay under the driver's seat, but I
understand
> that will only give me aux. power to the fridge and light.
>
> 2)  Has anybody figured out a way to soup up the rear A/C or route it to
the
> front?  It's hot down here in Florida!  The dogs get all the (barely) cool
> air in the back, and all I get is a slight breeze hitting the back of my
> head!
>
> Thanks!  Looking forward to lots of fun projects on my Westy.
>
> deb
>