Mike,

Well, actually it DOES suck.  Since it opens toward the back of the van, it
creates a vacuum and pulls fresh air through the van.  Quite effectively,
too.

Mine's always open in the summertime,  which in AZ, starts about now.

Karl Wolz

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?

>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??
>
>Yes, dramatically.
>
>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.
>
>It doesn't suck.
>
>
>I am actually considering a second skylight for just that purpose.
>
>
>Mike
>87 westy
>
>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)
>