Cockpit Fan Mounting

Manfreds78bay · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:39 am Post subject: Cockpit Fan Mounting

I bought one of these fans for the cockpit. I like the idea of getting some cooling up front when I'm stuck in traffic which happens a lot in Chicago.

I can't figure a good place to mount this. Has anyone had any success?

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C27-J13322

Desertbusman · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:27 am Post subject:

Not the same one but it works. Just set it around in different locations to see where you can get worthwhile air flow. I wouldn't put it on top the dash as some people do. It blocks visability and draws hot air from the windshield area.

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Manfreds78bay · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:29 pm Post subject:

GusC2it · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:59 pm Post subject:

I mounted mine under the dash, just right of the Em. Bk. handel. I love it! Cool

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Randy in Maine · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:13 pm Post subject:

Why not just install some "ambulance fans". They actually fit.

GusC2it · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:18 pm Post subject:

GusC2it · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:21 pm Post subject:

chabanais · Samba Member Joined: July 27, 2002 Posts: 4866

Because they are designed for a Bus. Don't cost $10 tho!

Manfreds78bay · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:26 pm Post subject:

guanella74 · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:05 pm Post subject:

OK, I understand it might make more sense logically to mount it in other locations, but you can't beat the strange, giant, wobbly, sort of loud oscillating-fan-on-the-dash AC for impressing people. Check it ouuuuuuut:

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beauxb · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:12 pm Post subject:

I'd like to hear about that instrument cluster as well. wood? and what size/type plywood did you use for your roof?

beauxb · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:13 pm Post subject:

I'd like to hear about that instrument cluster as well. wood? and what size/type plywood did you use for your roof?

GusC2it · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:14 pm Post subject:

Thats the same kind I have. Cool

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whip618 · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:33 pm Post subject:

I mounted my fan on an 8" diameter aluminum plate that way I can move where I need it like on the passenger seat or on the floor and it is very stable.

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GusC2it · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject:

MalibuLX3 · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:52 pm Post subject:

I've got one clamped on the passengers side window visor. It can be in the way at times, but it pulls in cool air from the passengers vent window. It's just held up there with one of those beefy clothes line clip type things.
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GusC2it · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject:

That reminds me, how do you guys hold your wing windows open in the wind? Question

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Desertbusman · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks Manfred- It's the formica laminate off of a Westy cabinet. It's hiding a lot of chopping up and reconstruction of the console https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/391361.jpg
Gus- It's an evaporative cooler. Pumps out nice cool air when I'm stopped. But totally useless while driving. While driving the windows have to be closed which ends up a lot hotter than with the windows all open.
beauxb- It's just the normal 1/8" birch ply but stained mahogany red then with satin polyurethane. Pics are misleading but it matches the cabinents fairly well.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/827396.jpg https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/827397.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/590597.jpg

Gus, tighten the adjustment screw. You have to pull off the door panel. the manual covers it.
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GusC2it · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:27 am Post subject:

Manfreds78bay · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:21 am Post subject:

The one I have doesn't have a fancy schmancy clip. Looks like a hard mount...but that doesn't mean I can't make one. I just don't have the time as I'm leaving on a trip on Sat or Sun.


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