Larry,

I can't speak to capacity issues or even effectiveness since
I have not installed this unit.

This is but one option, I think this MAY be easier than
ripping AC out of an old westy (if you can find one) and
then reinstalling it.

The thing I like about front AC is that it blows where you
want it on driver (yes I am selfish) and passenger. I almost
never have people in the back seat.

Plus installing in the front only HAS to be easier than
installing in the front and rear.

That said, I am REALLY envious of the front and rear setup
that you are working on.

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 18:50:15 -0700
From: Larry Chase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Adding AC to a Westy / BEHR in-dash
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

With all due respect to Chris,

The BEHR In-Dash would be a fine addition if you already had
rear AC and needed more cooling capacity.

But it really doesn't have the volume to cool the whole Van.

If your only concern is the front (Driver & Passenger) and
you hang a curtain behind the Driver / Passenger seat to
contain some of the cool ... if might be fine.

But if you want the whole Van comfortable .... I don't
believe this unit is sufficient.

Unless you live in a very moderate climate.

Just a point of view.

Happy Trails,

Larry Chase
85 Westy "RoadHaus"
90 Westy Syncro "Sprudel"
Mesa,  AZ

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 16:41:51 -0400
From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org>
Subject: Re: Adding AC to a Westy / BEHR in-dash
To: Dana Showers <dshowers@CPDS.NET>, Ben T
<BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

Find yourself a used Behr unit. I just paid dearly to get one
off of eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=1857072905

That said, BenT picked one up for $49. But he is much cooler
than I am to begin with...

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 15:29:08 -0400
From: Dana Showers <dshowers@CPDS.NET>
Subject: Adding AC to a Westy
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

Has anyone added AC to a non-AC Westy before?  If so, how
did you do it?

I would think ripping the AC out of another Westy would be
the easiest way to do it, but I have no knowledge.

thanks,

Dana
85 Westy

dshowers@cpds.net

717.732.9531