My closet/overhead storage was trashed and falling apart, I removed them
then I built a new overhead storage that holds 4, 6" speakers, some tools ,
fluids and 6 fishing rod handles. I'm planning on using the storage under
the rear seat. I think I can make this work and not be a cobble job!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Oct 25, 2013 8:06 AM, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> My brother and I were discussing cutting an AC unit in two and mounting
> part outside, part inside, under the rear seat.
>
> Also, it would be possible--but more difficult--to mount a split unit like
> that in the luggage rack with only vents down into the cabin, but the cabin
> roof would have to be penetrated and all the controls would have to be
> completely remoted. A weather cover would have to be created for the
> luggage rack mount. While the unit would not have to be "split" like it
> would if mounted under the seat (the whole thing would be mounted outside
> the vehicle) it would benefit from being rearranged to better fit the space
> in the luggage rack to keep the profile low.
>
> The underseat mount would allow you to use the faceplate of the unit just
> as it came from the factory as long as it was not more than 13 inches tall.
>
> The problem of making up some mounts is not trivial but not much harder
> than some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works on this type of
> small window unit AC, and he said the only problem would be knowing where
> to cut the lines and then installing the valves and plumbing to allow
> evacuation and refill. He said he would show me when we had a unit to look
> at, which hasn't happened yet.
>
> You could put one in the closet, too, I think but it wold be even harder
> to split the unit using that space.
>
> Would love to hear from anyone who has modified a unit by cutting and
> modifying the tubing.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 7:47 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> Correct placement is a must for issues like that. If I use the front part
>> of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too?
>>
>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
>> On Oct 25, 2013 7:40 AM, <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Careful how you use that space above the transaxle.  It could cause a
>> > space restriction should you decide to remove the engine or starter.
>> >
>> > Dave B.
>> >
>> > On 10/25/13, ralph meyermann<ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> >
>> > Still thinking/brainstorming/planning on how I could make it work.
>> >
>> > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
>> > On Oct 24, 2013 8:57 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > > There's quite a bit of unused space above the transaxle in a 2WD
>> vanagon.
>> > > huge 'outside' area there ....just integrate the unit into that rear
>> > > firewall behind the rear seat.
>> > >
>> > > On 10/24/2013 5:33 PM, Mike B 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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