In a message dated 4/19/07 7:07:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
hecht.joy@GMAIL.COM writes:

> I'm thinking of removing the non-functional and rarely-used A/C in my so as
> to have more storage.
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> Is this a difficult thing to do, and does it create issues about releasing
> freon into the air?
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bad idea..   removing the a/c in your 89 westy will lower the vehicles value.
any NOBODY owns their van forever.  there will come a time when you will have
to sell it, and you will have a harder time selling it without a/c  as late
model vanagons are expected to come with a/c.

anyway that being said,  the amount of cabinet space gained in the overhead
rear storage compartment is minimal. the idea you had before about unsnapping
the upper bunk cushions and using low profile storage bins up there will give
you more storage capability than the overhead rear cabinet..

chris

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