I live in the Verde Valley of Arizona, my '90 Westy was converted to 134a
some time ago and even has a second condenser and fan, and it too has a hard
time cooling when the temp hits 100 degrees. The back seat is another story.
Tinted windows, all curtains closed and extra radiant barrier insulation in
those parts of the body I could reach. A yellow Lab dog I used too own loved
it back there. Whenever we stopped, she always wanted to get out until I
opened the sliding door and that blast from Hell hit. She had immediate
second thoughts! Too bad I can't drive from back there.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 8:39 AM
Subject: A/C useless when over 100 degrees

> The a/c in my Vanagon seemeed to work fine in 90 degree New York.
> But now I'm in AZ, it just cannot cool a hot van on a 100 degree day
(which
> is everyday right now).
> Is this an inherent weakness or does my system need looking at?
> Anyone else in a hot climate got his a/c working well?
> My '95 Mercury Sable has no problem cooling (almost instantly) in the same
> conditions - and its 134a, not Freon.
>
> Is there an official VW kit to convert the Vanagon to 134a refrigerant?
> What is involved and what parts must be replaced?
> I'm reluctant to spend big bucks maintaining a Freon system.
>