Driving with the pop-top skylight open - We've done it occasionally, and it
is quite effective in ventilating the van, but the skylight flutters a lot
in the wind, and I worry that the plastic skylight and opening mechanism
will fatigue and crack faster (the plastic does eventually from the sun,
anyway).

Dave

At 02:03 AM 3/30/99 -0500, Jeffrey R wrote:
>In a message dated 99-03-29 14:36:53 EST, you write:
>
>> Can someone tell me how these vents in later models function and if you
>
>Phillip--
>
>I believe the vents you speak of in the rear windows are filled with foam and
>designed to let the immediate pressure out ot the bus when the door is
slammed
>with all the windows closed. I do not think they serve any (or at least very
>little) air flow function.
>
>My sister's van called Quest has kick out rear side windows that are
>electrically controlled from the driver's seat. This set up on the Vanagon
>would be great--especially Westy where the driver's side rear side window
>would be unaccessable (of course the curtain would constantly get caught).
>However  I'm pretty sure no one offers such and accessory.
>
>In the meantime I'm wondering if driving with the pop-top skylight open on
the
>Westy solves some of the wind-sock/ inefficient air circualtion effect. If
>those with the skylight would please comment??
>
>My Westy doesn't have the skylight. But if it'll improve air flow I'd
consider
>installing one. It must also be cool to see the stars from the upstairs
>bedroom.
>
>Jeff
>83.5 Westy
>NYC (where the only stars are the ones on celluloid, and pretty dull at that)
>