air conditioning?

Energy Concepts · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 5:44 am Post subject:

[quote="Corwyn"]T.K. is back! I hope all is well. you were very missed out here I "vanland"!

Hey Terry Kay!
Good to see you back !!!
John C...

djkeev · Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:41 am Post subject:

climber2377 · Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 4:44 am Post subject:

narendra.vw · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:23 pm Post subject:

Has any one thought of, this kind of roof ac unit . The most advantage in this set up, unit will have every part needed for ac to work expect ac compressor. I like to know any negative side . One I can think of is, it is easily noticeable from outside.

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MarkWard · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:43 pm Post subject:

A member here named southolive, installed a portable ac unit in the rear closet permanently for cooling when camping and 110 power is available. It was actually a very clean install. I copied some other members ideas for an AC for camping when there is power.

My version. Sets up in a minute.

Having about 40 hours in the bib alone, TK's complete setup is a good deal in the classifieds if he is still making them.

For AC when moving, I installed a Vintage Air dash unit. It keeps the front passengers cool. Search Google for Blake Heinlein Vanagon AC. He completely documented the vintage air install. If you search here for Vintage Air Gen IV someone installed the later vintage air unit.

All of these options are a ton of work and not for the meek.

retroman · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:01 pm Post subject:

wear less clothing!
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climber2377 · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 6:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the tips. Did I mention I m typing on my stupif phone?

kamzcab86 · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:49 pm Post subject:

djkeev · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:20 pm Post subject:

climber2377 · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dave, I m currently working from my "stupid" phone so its not the best time for in depth research, figured a thread would help steer me in the right direction. I ve seen several vans with little fans in them as well. I've not purchased my westy yet but have allotted some funds for the occasion that I happen to find it. There is an 81 I m looking at but it does not have AC... I think it is in great shape otherwise and has relatively low miles...About 100k. There is very little rust and although I would eventually want to put a subaru engine in and would prefer to start with a watercooled model for that conversion, I can't help but think the condition of this body with low miles might be a good place to start.

djkeev · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject:

Behr had an in dash "factory" unit. They also had a supplemental unit located under the back seat.

Some have removed the entire in dash VW air handler system and installed aftermarket HVAC systems in their place. These are mostly designed for adding Modern AC into vintage cars.

Some have installed entire HVAC units out of other brands of cars.

We all agree that the VW rear mount factory AC unit is marginal at best.

When parked, the most popular system is a very small home window unit mounted in a front cab window. They make special AC hangers even!

Some have installed built in small units as well. Also designed for small room/ home use.

Type in "VW Vanagon Air Conditioning" into google search and click on images....... Many many options will appear!

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ak_runner · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:26 pm Post subject:

Factory Westy A/C does not work that well even when it is in top shape. The best one I have seen takes some work to do and involves putting an in dash system in. I have seen one van with this and trust the owner when he says it works great. I do not know whom first did this but the person I know got the parts list from someone whom had posted it online at one time and then he gathered the parts installed them. It would not be a project for the faint of heart I suspect but it beats the factory system and if you have none at all may be the better road to pursue than finding a factory system ti install and having a weak system.
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climber2377 · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:25 pm Post subject:

My plan was to post and get a link to the forum topics of the past, but if you want to be that guy, you are welcome. Might be new to this forum, but I m not new to the internet. Maybe volkswagon people are not as amiable as subaru folk?

Ahwahnee · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject:

MsTaboo · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:18 pm Post subject:

What, nobody gonna spank the new-bee for not using the "Search"??
You guys are getting soft! Razz

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dhaavers · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:39 pm Post subject:

I'm sure SOMEONE will come up with it this year... Wink

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djkeev · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:35 pm Post subject:

dhaavers · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:28 pm Post subject:

Yes, but they're not little or small.

Seems like you'll need about 3kw to keep a small window AC unit running;
takes even more to power the surge when it kicks on.

This question comes up every year...is it spring already...???

Wink

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climber2377 · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:17 pm Post subject:

Are there any small portable generators like the little red Honda that would be able to run an AC unit?

dhaavers · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:06 pm Post subject:

That ^ was for shore power when parked.
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