The very best thing I think I have ever done for my non-AC westy is tint
the windows. Sure enjoyed the difference today.

Jim

On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:

> 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
> Sent from my electronic umbilicus
>
> 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.
> >
> > Is it realistic or reasonable to try to install an AC in her?
> >
> > Any recommended solution?
> >
> > 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?
> >
> > If I can't cool the van down, then I will be traveling alone. Your help
> is appreciated!
> >
> > Jeremy
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
>