Yes, the reference to the ash tray vent is an indicator that he was referring so some setup other than VintageAir's. Their deluxe set-up uses an evaporator that also includes all the baffling for both heating and cooling and fits in the dash.

  Any list member actually installed a VintageAir system?

  Craig

Maggie Dew <wildebus@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
  I think he may also be referring to the dual AC system that myself and
another listmember had installed by Jerry West at European Cooler Air near
Dallas. It replaces the front ashtray with a vent as described. I had
problems with it after installation which I now consider solved. The
problems involved not using enough oil with the refrigerant and the failure
of the control valve. I have since converted to R134, had the valve
replaced, had the right amount of oil added, and all is well. The front
vent is a great addition to the little cool air that makes it up from the
back vents. The original compressor (Subaru) is still plugging along and
keeping me cool. I did get phone advice from Vintage Air and I would advise
checking with them since they helped diagnose my problems and seemed very
knowledgeable.

Maggie
'85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"

Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 06:00:55 -0700
From: Todd Lund
Subject: Re: Vanagon A/C enhancement

I think this is the place:

http://www.vintageair.com/

I too would love to hear from anyone who has worked
with them on a Vanagon project.

Todd

--- "Todd P. Last" wrote:

> Was there ever any determination on the A/C
> enhancement kit that was
> offered by a guy in Texas that added another
> codensor up front and
> replaced the ash-tray on the dash with a vent?
> I know a couple of listmembers were going to try
> it. Does anyone know
> the name of the company and if the kit worked?
>
> thanks,
> Todd
> >
>

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