Evap will only work when the dew point is below 35 degrees or so, and the Vanagon is a large box to cool; probably not too practical.  I spent close to $2K getting my AC working again. Money well spent, living in Phx with a wife susceptible to heat exhaustion. 

Karl Wolz
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On Jul 25, 2013, at 3:13 PM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> Ok, the family has put their feet down. There were too many hot times in our last trip. (Got up to 105F at one point.) windows open, not much help.  I need to cool my '87 Westy. While on the road.
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> Is it realistic or reasonable to try to install an AC in her? 
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> Any recommended solution?
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> Thinking about the evaporative cooler. Pros or Cons? Recommended models? Where could I get one not on line? Saw one from GoCool, anyone else see this?
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> If I can't cool the van down, then I will be traveling alone. Your help is appreciated!
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> Jeremy
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