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Subject:Re: Air Conditioning
From:Adam Culp
Date:Sat, 26 Jun 1999 10:42:50 -0700

> Is it worth it to have a unit put
> in this van?  If so, how
> much would it cost us?  Who could do a good job of
> converting this to air?

    NO!(not to sound harsh)  First off, you live in CA.  Being a native
CA and then going to Louisiana after 19 years, I now realize that
Californians have no need for air conditioning!  I mean it might get
"hot"(90 with no humidity is NOT hot) 2-3 weeks a year.  Plus it is not
like the wasser boxer has horsepower to throw out the window!  You will
find yourself not using it because it gobs so much power.  When I was
considering purchasing an un A/Ced van I looked into the conversion.(In
Louisiana it gets 95 with 100% humidity, where living without A/C is
damn near impossible)  ICE A/C gave me a quote of $2k plus tax on the
parts.  So, I say live with the mild weather of SF and roll down the
window when it gets above room temperature.  That or sell what you have
and buy one with A/C.
    Just my $0.03

have fun,
ADAM
'74 Midget
'?? Wolfie

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