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Subject:Re: Need to cool off!
From:Jeremy Stovin
Date:Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:41:15 -0700

I did forget to mention, she already has a primo tint job.

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 25, 2013, at 4:31 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 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
>>