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Subject:Re: Need to cool off!
From:Jeremy Stovin
Date:Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:49:14 -0700

Never had it. Hmm how hard to find one I wonder...

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On Jul 25, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Your 87 Westy never had AC or is it broken-missing? Probably the cheapest
> solution is to find the original pieces from one and install what you can
> yourself. There are aftermarket under dash solutions. The better ones can
> also get pricey. The original equipment ones are not that hard to install if
> you get all the cabinet pieces. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jeremy Stovin
> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:13 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Need to cool off!
> 
> 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
>