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Subject:Re: idea?
From:Mike B
Date:Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:50:26 -0400

Because of the noise in operation and the heat that it generates, the
compressor is also best mounted outside.
Also, both fans need to be able to push enough airflow to allow it to
work properly.

On 10/24/2013 8:42 PM, ralph meyermann wrote:
>
> Condensing coil either underneath after removing the POS booster
> heater or in the area above or around the transaxle ? Will need fans
> for each coil.
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
>
> On Oct 24, 2013 7:33 PM, "Mike B" <mbucchino@charter.net
> <mailto:mbucchino@charter.net>> wrote:
>
>     You can't integrate "everything" into the interior.  The condenser
>     and it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able to exhaust
>     it's hot air to the outside or it won't cool the interior.
>
>     On 10/24/2013 8:09 PM, ralph meyermann wrote:
>
>         Hi Volks! I have a possibly crazy but possibly doable idea. I
>         am thinking
>         about getting a new 110v window a/c unit, disassembling it and
>         integrating
>         it into the interior and underneath  reconnect everything
>         recharge with
>         refrigerant  and tie it into the the 110v of the van. Some
>         slim low amp
>         110v fans will be needed. Am I the only one thinking with this
>         possible
>         nonsense?
>         Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
>
>