On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 07:53:15PM -0700, Cunegonde wrote:
> Cunegonde doesn't have A/C, and this severely limits our summer travel plans ...
>
> Although I have been slowly amassing/renovating compressor, hoses, valves and heat exchanger, Cunegonde's 1.9l WBX doesn't really have the pep to run a compressor and still go uphill on the freeway. ...
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> I am wondering if anyone here has installed a roof-mount RV swamp cooler (12V, my first choice) or low-profile AC unit on their Westie.

Another option: Vintageair.com - makes aftermarket air conditioning units that will fit in the
Vanagon's dash board.  So you can that cool emitting close by.

Daryl at AA Transaxle installed one in his Syncro and is pleased with the results.

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