Hi All,
Since European Cooler Air, is mentioned,
I hope It`s OK to also mention a company called
Vintage Air.
They do Premium Hot Rod Installs,
and have all of the latest Air Conditioning Innovations.
I think for space saving, a complete heater/air replacement is the way to go.
Check Um out :)

And as for AGE, I`m just turning 55 :(
My friend asked me "where did you grow up"
I just had to laugh at myself!
My wife thinks IT should have happened long ago!
What? Oh yes honey! You're ALWAYS RIGHT! :)
JC

(my new quote:)
Be careful what you wish for...

> 86-91 is all the same setup, I believe, with the evaporator over the
> bed in the back.   When its working at its best, you van will be
> tolerably cool....and IMHO I never liked having the thing blow a
> draft (even a light draft) on the back of your neck.
>
> Maybe its my age.
>
> Some pre-95's had a dealer installed aftermarket kit installed up
> front (the only proper location) made especially for the Vanagon by
> Behr.  You can sometimes find one in a wreck and salvage the pieces.
> I got one that way and installed it...it was quite a hassle,
> requiring remove of the whole dashboard.
>
> There's also a front air kit availabe now from a company in Texas,
> called European Cooler Air.   Installs without having to remove the
> dashboard...I only know of one installation...Larry
> Chase's "Roadhaus" Syncro.
>
> I've been fascinated for a long time with the idea of replacing the
> whole Vanagon heater unit with one of the aftermarket "hot rod"
> combined heat, vent, AC units.......But.....per my own
> rules......this (non-Subaru) topic belongs on another Vanagon list.
> P-mail me directly with any replies....rather than to the list.