Is it that your van never had AC or is the AC broken. While the original AC
is a bit disappointing for front seat passengers driving West Bound in the
afternoon it should cool the van enough to provide relief and make rear seat
passengers cold, as long as they don't complain about the noise. If you
don't have the AC at all there are some aftermarket options to add AC.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeremy Stovin
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 5:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Portable air conditioning.

My family trip to San Diego last summer had hit a snag with family happiness
due to lack of air conditioning in Lola, my '87 Westy.  Made worse was the
total lack of cooling of the Dometic fridge. 35f less than 90f is not very
cool.

So, thinking about replacing the fridge with a TruckFridge. Possibly
installing it myself.  Any feedback on that is appreciated.

Regarding the air conditioning, I do not think I have the money to install
an original or aftermarket A/C, especially it seems we have to choose to
cool either the front or back, not both for the money.

So, I am thinking of a "swamp cooler".  I saw one online, a "GoCool 12V
Portable Semi Truck Cab Air Conditioner For Camping Tent & RV Camper". It
looks good, but do not find any reviews. Has anyone used one? Heard of it?

Any other ideas?

Being in Seattle, we can't seem to go for a big trip in summer without
hitting hot hot areas. I think this summer, we may be going to Montana. (Any
recommendations are welcome.)

Thanks all!!

Jeremy

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