Mark B. Magee wrote:

 > Volks,
 > I have researched this subject at length and have no real answers,
 > therefore I will throw it out for List assistance.
 > Situation: I am preparing to purchase a stand alone Toyotomi A/C unit
 >
 > Anyone have the skills/background/knowledge to know if this little
a/c
 > unit can pull this heat load during peak heat loading (Late  >
afternoon/98
 > degF/ 100% humidity) -if run continuously- and Westy kept as closed
as
 > possible? Any and all feedback greatly appreciated.
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> Shalom
> Mark B. Magee
> 82 Diesel Westy (micro motorhome: diesel pusher/needs a/c)

I added AC to my 82 Diesel Vanagon.  I used the overhead stock interior
control panel and evaporator from a junked vanagon.  I purchased a 2-fan
condenser unit and mounted it under the van (in the Westy the position
was on the same side as the fridge but a little to the rear). I used a
rotery compresser unit mounted where the alternator goes.  The
alternator was moved to a lower position.

I worked super!  I put another 100k miles on that van and vacationed
from Key West to the Hudson Bay.  I the South - I would pull into a
reasturant and leave it idle with the AC on - because I had a dog - and
never a problem.

Yes, it robbed some power from the engine but I could live with it.  At
highway speeds it was not very noticeable.  It was noticeable going up
some long mountain climbs as in PA. and NY. Then, I would have to shut
off the AC.

 Gary
 88GL; 80Westy