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Hey guys,

My '93 GL has, as you know, just the two front windows that open.

I'd like to add some more ventilation (I have rear A/C, and it does
quite well, but better airflow would be apprictaed when the A/C isn't
really needed).

I'm thinking of two possibilities:

1) replacing the side windows...the sliding door window and the window
opposite, with camper or "MV" windows...the ones where 1/2 the window
slides open.

2) installing some kind of roof vent in the rear somplace

Thoughts and opinions?

Thanks...

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In a message dated 9/7/99 12:08:29 PM EST, ws@... writes:

<< 1) replacing the side windows...the sliding door window and the window
opposite, with camper or "MV" windows...the ones where 1/2 the window
slides open. >>


I have a 93 Weekender with the sliding rear windows and hardly, if ever, use
them opened when the EV is moving. They make too much wind noise and provide
little if any air circulation. When we travel with more than two in the EV,
the ventilation system (A/C, heat, or just vent) is in operation.

Now when we camp, it's a different story.

Bob

I have a 93 Weekender with the sliding rear windows and hardly, if ever, use
them opened when the EV is moving. They make too much wind noise and provide
little if any air circulation.

Part of my goal is to decrease the wind buffeting on my head when the
driver's side window is down.

Figuring that wind behaves the same in most vehicles, it's always been
my experience in a car that when just the front window is down, the
driver's head gets buffeted quite a bit...but then lower the rear window
behind the driver and somehow the wind just flows around nicely thru the
car wihout the head buffeting.

Anyway, it'd be nice to have the option to have them open in some cases.

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To improve airflow to the rear I had the following idea, but I don't
know if it is feasible.
Would it be possible to wire the rear fan in such a way that the
overhead vents (A/C) could be used for fresh air. Right now they only
blow air when the A/C is on. All one would have to do is wire the
switch so that the blower comes on w/o the A/C engaged. What do you
think? Any suggestions?
I have tried to get a sliding rear window, but my dealer claims it is
not feasible to so since VW does not offer any kits. I don't know of
any aftermarket windows and the junk yards I have contacted don't have
those windows. Any suggestions?
Eckhard
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Would it be possible to wire the rear fan in such a way that the
overhead vents (A/C) could be used for fresh air. Right now they only
blow air when the A/C is on. All one would have to do is wire the
switch so that the blower comes on w/o the A/C engaged. What do you
think? Any suggestions?

I had this same thought...seems to me that all a person would have to do
is intercept the hot wire that turns the compressor on and put a switch
in there.

Then, when the regular A/C controls are moved into a position where the
rear vents should activate, they still will...then all you'd have to do
is turn the actual compressor on with the separate switch.

I have tried to get a sliding rear window, but my dealer claims it is
not feasible to so since VW does not offer any kits. I don't know of
any aftermarket windows and the junk yards I have contacted don't have
those windows. Any suggestions?

I'm pretty sure any automobile window shop, and/or a body shop, could
swap out the side/rear windows no problem...either buying a window
directly from VW, or from a junkyard.

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In a message dated 9/8/99 11:50:24 AM, erolz@... wrote:

<<I have tried to get a sliding rear window, but my dealer claims it is
not feasible to so since VW does not offer any kits. I don't know of
any aftermarket windows and the junk yards I have contacted don't have
those windows. Any suggestions?
Eckhard>>

I can get side windows that tilt out, but they are expensive. If I remember
correctly, around $475.00 ea with shipping.

Steve Lashley
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'74 Campmobile
'93 EV MV
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In a message dated 9/8/99 5:44:48 AM, you wrote:

<<Part of my goal is to decrease the wind buffeting on my head when the
driver's side window is down.>>

I found that installing wind/rain deflectors cuts down the wind an amazing
amount.

Also, I can't have one of the rear sliding windows open while driving if the
front windows are closed. It creates a vacuum intense enough to make my ears
hurt.

Steve Lashley
'66 Westy
'74 Campmobile
'93 EV MV
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Bill,
Just a couple comments to consider...
1- The MV and MV Weekender have different slider windows. The difference is
the Weekender has screens.

2- I cannot keep the sliders open on my MV when moving without getting an
annoying air noise that no one can take very long. Of course they are
great when stationary.
Ron

I cannot keep the sliders open on my MV when moving without getting an
annoying air noise that no one can take very long.

Hmmmm...good to know.

Thanks.
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