Oh yea dont forget a small drip tray and drainage for condensation from the
evaporator coil too!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Oct 25, 2013 8:16 AM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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