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Subject:Re: Keeping it cool, simple
From:Steve Johnson
Date:Wed, 5 Jul 1995 12:54:49 -0700 (PDT)

So dean c aukes says:
> at night.  It did work really well.  The negatives are 1) you have to haul 
> all the stuff, 2) you need to find a lower fan/thermostat setting that will 
> keep the van cool but not freeze you out.  Keep in mind that the thermostat 
> really doesn't know what the temp in the van is - you could put a probe 
> inside, but I didn't go to the trouble.  The positives are 1) it didn't cost 
> very much, 2) it was kind of fun to do, 3) it makes summer trips in the bus 
> bearable 'cause sleeping with all the screens open, top popped, and even the 
> screen installed in back (with fans) is not cool enough!

Of course, this assumes your version of camping includes electrical hook-ups..

That ain't camping.....IMHO.

Steven 

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