It's nice to be comfortable driving, but for me the reason for owning a Vanagon is the destination, and you are going to be dealing with the heat then.  If it's a daily driver it's probably worth fixing the A/C though.

Good luck!

Stuart
'85 Westy, A/C removed

Snip:

". . . I think I'll take the advice that said try harder to find the leak(s), fix them if found, and recharge the system.  If it is still leaking after another round, I may give up on the AC, and just swelter.  I don't use AC at home much, even when it is brutal, unless someone is sick."

mcneely