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Subject:Re: idea?
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:04:39 -0500

There is some room to work with after removal of booster heater.

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Oct 24, 2013 7:50 PM, "Mike B" <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

>  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> 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
>>>
>>
>>
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