I yanked that "joke of AC" crap long ago for much more useful
storage space.Made new door.
Front AC would be much more useful in Westy
Leon

On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:09:25 EDT, <JordanVw@AOL.COM> wrote:

> In a message dated 8/25/05 6:23:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> badkarma@TTLC.NET writes:
>
>
>> I am thinking very seriously about yanking the A/C out of my '85
>> Westy.  I
>> haven't used it for the past two summers and I would really like to
>> have the
>> extra storage space for camping.  Has anyone on the list done this
>> before?
>> I looked thru the Bentley and there wasn't a lot of info about removing
>> the
>> A/C, and the archive wasn't responding when I just checked.  If anyone
>> could
>> guide me thru the process I would be very appreciative.
>>
>> I am also going to be needing a cabinet door and hinges for the top
>> cabinet
>> if anyone has one available.  I can pay cash or trade for parts (A/C or
>> other)....
>>
>>
>
> well im sure you are aware that it will significantly lower the resale
> value
> of your van..  i, for one, would never buy a westy without a/c (for
> myself)
> and i live in Pa..   ive sold a bunch of campers, and have lost out on a
> few
> sales because the prospective buyer wanted a/c, and the camper i was
> selling at
> the time didnt have it.
>  that said, why dont you just remove the compressor belt, and
> disconnect the
> lines to the evap housing (keep them there) and just remove the
> evap/blowers/vents from the upper cabinet and keep them?
>
> if you want to remove the whole system..let me know..i have a non-a/c
> upper
> rear cabinet i'll trade ya for it :<)
>
> chris
>

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