I wouldn't worry too much about being too hot at Burning Man.  Last year I
froze my ass off in the evening.  I'm definitely bringing my woolies this
year.  The last few years, it was hotter here in Sacramento than it was at
Black Rock.

Can your shady boy awning handle 50+ mph winds?

As for what to bring... other than the obvious (water, food, water, shelter,
water, sun screen, water, etc.), I would highly recommend a camp shower.
Nothing brings you back to life better than a shower after a day or two of
playadusting.

Do you have plans on where to camp?

The VW bus camp may still have room.  We don't stay there because they don't
seem to have a plan or purpose.  Just random buses in a roped off area.

If you want peace and quiet, you should stay on the outer ring.

You're welcome to camp with us.  Most likely, we'll be set up on the 9:00
radial at the corner of Ego or perhaps Fetish.  There's a slight chance
we'll move to 8:30 and Delirium.  We shouldn't be too hard to find, just
look for the Playagon II (www.playagon.com).

The Man burns in 32 days....

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of bueses
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 1:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Shore Power Portable A/C

> Anyone out there ever try a portable air conditioner in their Vanagon?
>
> I'm looking at the MobileAir MA-9000AH:
>
> http://shop.store.yahoo.com/air-n-water/momapo90btu6.html
>
> Seems like a pretty cool unit (no pun intended).  I like the fact that it
is
> also a 1100 watt ceramic heater and a dehumidifier.  A little large at 15"
x
> 18" x 33" high, but for long-term camping where there's shore power
> available, it may be worth it.
>
> Could keep me nice and cool at Burning Man...
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff

I got my first time ticket to BM yesterday & am making prelim. logistical
plans based on the website, feedback from previous attendees, etc. I am
planning to attend in my 84 Westy w/ shady boy, 10 x 10 ez-up, no ac. Am I
nuts?

Has anyone used a portable evap cooler in their compound? 1/3 hp+- fan motor
& water will reduce air temp 20 degrees +_, & create positive pressure in
the space? Or maybe even a solar powered water pump for a "Cool Tower"

What other Westy compatible accessories are worthwhile in your experience?
Lazy Boy sofas, hot tub, Persian rugs, personal chef & trainer, etc, etc.
etc. Only I month to figure this all out.

Tom Buese
Salt Lake City