Never had an AC. Would have had it repaired if that was the case.

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> On Jan 19, 2014, at 7:26 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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