Sounds like a good case to install some all weather marine speakers that
come in the bigger boats.

----- Original Message -----
From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 1999 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Speakers in rear AC housing.

> What a FUN project <g>   I did this last summer and installed 5.25" Polk
> speakers. As it was, that was about the limit in diameter you could do.
The
> 5.25" speakers just touch the trim around the AC housing.  Now, the bad
> news is all the cabinetry you have to take out to remove that cabinet.
>
> I removed my cabinet since I had to enlarge the holes to install the
bigger
> speakers. At the same time I wanted to remove the evil pealing black foam
> wrap on the A/C condenser.
>
> The speakers are open to A/C components, so they are susceptible to
> moisture etc. I suppose you could enclose the space behind the speakers
> with some scrap wood if you were so inclined.  So far, moisture has not
> been a problem with the speakers in my van in the A/C cabinet.
>
> I have a bad photo of them installed if you are interested.
>
> Oh, If you remove the back grilled panel at the rear of the lower A/C
> cabinet. (That faces the rear hatch) you can look inside with a flashlight
> and see the rear of the speakers and the existing space. You might want to
> do this, before you start tearing things apart to see what you are getting
> into. Also, read the Bentley to see all the cabinets you will need to
> remove to get that lower A/C panel out.
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
> Adam Culp wrote:
>
> > All,
> >    I am looking for new speaker for my van.  I was just curious as to
> > what the deal is with the rear speakers mounted on the AC housing.  How
> > much space is behind there?  I am hoping to get 6.5" round speakers
> > back there.  Has anybody else squeezed this size in?  Also, since their
> > is AC components in there, do i have to worry about condensation harming
> > my speakers?
> >    Thanks in advance, and have a GREAT weekend!
> >
> > have fun,
> > ADAM
> > '74 Midget
> > '87 Wolfie
> >
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