Tin top A/C definitely makes more sense--easier access to the components and the ducting to the front makes it more useful. 

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan N
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 9:56 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon

a month ago I had my A/C on my tintop van refurbished - new compressor, new receiver and dryer, flushed and recharged...

we took a 2 week trip to Baja...

the A/C worth every penny...

:-)