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Subject:Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
From:Mike Collum
Date:Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:12:39 -0400

I think you'll find, Tom, that the evaporator unit can't go further
forward than Frank has it or it would take up the space that your head
needs to occupy.

Mike

Tom Buese wrote:
> Hi Frank,
>
> Thanks for the response, I will look in the archives.  Howsomeever, I
> am wondering whether the tunnel between the front unit & the main
> unit could be shortened to allow the main unit to move forward to
> clear the poptop opening to allow better access to the poptop latch,
> kitchen headroom, etc?  I don't know what is in the tunnel, but it's
> worth a try?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom B.-always looking to make something more difficult
>
>
> On Apr 3, 2007, at 7:52 PM, Frank Grunthaner wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 4/3/07 6:30:46 PM, collum@VERIZON.NET writes:
>>
>>
>>> Hi Frank,
>>>
>>> How much does your installation restrict access to the upper bunk?
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>
>> The dimensions are in the archives but I believe the number with
>> the upper
>> bunk down comes to a net opening of 18 inches. The overhang
>> protrudes about 10
>> inches into the former poptop area. If one turns facing the rear of
>> the Westy,
>> there is no difficulty in ascending, even with my not
>> inconsiderable girth.
>>
>> Frank Grunthaner
>>
>>
>>
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