> okay, southern cali, is hotter than southern germany, or it can be,
likewise
> florida, and driving in traffic, where people don't have the sense to keep
a
> distance behind you

The Vanagon cooling system, in a good operating condition, is more than
adequate to handle Florida, Alabama, and South Cali combined.  You don't
think VW designs their vehicles just for the European climate, do you?  It
really ain't broke, so why "fix" it?

Chris S.
Sweating in Alabama