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Subject:Re: Portable Air Conditioner
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Wed, 25 Jun 2003 09:04:38 -0400

On Tue, 24 Jun 2003, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

> The BTU calculator I used states that a Vanagon interior would require
> between 1680 and 2700 BTU's to cool, depending on number of people and
> appliances.  So unless you're having an orgy and watching movies on your big
> screen, 2000 BTUs should be adequate.

Do those calculations include solar heating?  The Vanagon seems to heat up
quickly from the sun, especially if the poptop is open.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si