Yes a Doka interior is so much less air volume a normal in dash Behr
unit would be perfect for that.  The rear AC would definitely be too
much.  Maybe you can sell this rear AC unit to someone with a front Behr
unit and then just keep looking for a normal one.  There are always more
surprises out there in the Vanagon world even when you have been at it
as long as we have :-)

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

BenT Syncro wrote:
> Ken,
>
> I have only seen this one other time. It seemed so odd that I thought
> it was homemade. Now that I have an uninstalled unit along with the
> Behr factory installation manual, it's hard to deny that the kits
> existed. They even have templates for cutting the holes where the
> ashtray is on the regular vans. There is also a template for cutting
> the Westy panel. At least the odd looking vents make complete sense now.
>
> I no longer own any Westies. I had hoped to install a new in the box
> Behr in-dash for my Doka. Now it looks like I have to instead put the
> used unit in and supplement with the rear AC. I am thinking dual AC
> might be total overkill in a Doka.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> BenT
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> On May 17, 2010, at 4:23 AM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Ben, Wow!  I never knew such a thing existed!  I have seen and worked
>> on a few of the Behr units over the years but to think that they
>> actually made an under rear seat unit as well... It boggles the
>> mind.  I must have one!  Then when I sit in the rear seat of my
>> Vanagon while my chauffeur drives me and I eat anything dipped in
>> Grey Poupon, I will never have to get hot on the back of my ankles
>> ever again!  Don't tell Tom Hanks because he would have to buy it for
>> his Vanagon and that would spoil everything!!!   Yes put it in a
>> Westy and get cold back of the neck and cold feet at the same
>> time!!!  The possibilities are endless...
>>
>> I will go now.  :-)
>>
>> Ken Wilford
>> John 3:16
>> www.vanagain.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> BenT Syncro wrote:
>>> Wow, I am lame. Forgot the cardinal rule. RTM -- Read The Manual.
>>>
>>> I got so excited that I did not look inside the box and read the manual
>>> first. The front page is a the dead giveaway.
>>> Aside from the requisite branding information, it reads in large
>>> capital
>>> letters:
>>>
>>>        1984-85 VANAGON
>>> REAR AUXILIARY EVAPORATOR
>>>
>>>
>>> Sorry about the mis-information. I've never seen one uninstalled
>>> until now.
>>> I have seen one in a partsvan and mistakenly assumed that it was a
>>> homemade
>>> system. The installation manual clearly explains this is an auxiliary
>>> evaporator for the in-dash Behr. However, the wording suggest that
>>> it can be
>>> used as a stand alone system. On Page 1:Instruction# 2, it states:
>>>
>>> " If vehicle is equipped with a Behr in-dash air conditioner, slowly
>>> drain
>>> the freon from existing system."
>>>
>>> Guessing if the vehicle is NOT equipped with the Behr in-dash, then it
>>> suggest to me an install by itself. Obviously written during the era
>>> when
>>> global warming was not common knowledge. The instruction booklet is
>>> dated
>>> 10/08/84. Venting freon to the atmosphere was pretty common back in
>>> those
>>> olden days.
>>> I would appear that the harness provided is designed to piggyback
>>> onto the
>>> in-dash Behr AC or whatever AC you have there. Hmmm.... kind of shot
>>> down my
>>> stand-alone theory. Anyway, here's more details for the curious.
>>>
>>> 1) Evap unit installs to the right of the rear heater under the bench
>>>
>>> 2) New vents are installed in side walls in vans.
>>>
>>> 3) On Westies, left vent goes on facia under bench. Round intake
>>> goes on
>>> opposite side of the same board.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> BenT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ORIGINAL POSTING BELOW
>>>
>>> On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 11:11 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Just a got a brand spanking new Behr AC system except the switches are
>>>> missing. Does anyone have any spare Behr switches for sale?
>>>>
>>>> All the previous Behr's and the DPD clones I've owned had vents which
>>>> terminate at the radio opening. This one came with what appears to
>>>> be two
>>>> side vents. I haven't finished unpacking yet but will look over the
>>>> manuals.
>>>> The box was hand-labelled "84-85 Vanagon AC".
>>>>
>>>> I'm pretty stoked about this purchase and anxious to install in my
>>>> Doka. I
>>>> will be selling my used DPD & Behr AC evaporators as soon as I am
>>>> sure parts
>>>> won't be needed to complete the one I just got.
>>>>
>>>> (special note to the smart basses in the list. no i am not looking
>>>> for Behr
>>>> parts such as Behr gallstones, or Behr claws, or Behr arse. No Behr
>>>> parts
>>>> period).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ;-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> BenT
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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