I asked this a while ago, but never got an answer. Is there a camper conversion company that incorporates rear air con? I'm curious as the California has this and it is a life saver for the rear passengers.
Rear Air Con
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The thing is the Shuttle/Caravelles with the 3 zone climate control will all have the ducting in the centre of the roof where the middle row of seats are
Only the California, to my knowledge, has the ducting down the sides of the roof to clear the pop top.
So it may only be possible to do if California spare/second hand parts are used, thus likely only economically viable for a private self convert like this:
www.t6forum.com
Only the California, to my knowledge, has the ducting down the sides of the roof to clear the pop top.
So it may only be possible to do if California spare/second hand parts are used, thus likely only economically viable for a private self convert like this:
Rear aircon and poptop?
So the van build planning took a break for a while but back on it, currently pondering the idea of if I find a decent kombi van with rear ac vents how difficult is it to reroute ducting and wiring once pop top is fitted, similar to that of a cali, I'm stuck on wanting a lwb or I think I probably...
Thanks for the reply. I thought as much. I'm sure if a company made a retrofit system for campers they would do a roaring trade.The thing is the Shuttle/Caravelles with the 3 zone climate control will all have the ducting in the centre of the roof where the middle row of seats are
Only the California, to my knowledge, has the ducting down the sides of the roof to clear the pop top.
So it may only be possible to do if California spare/second hand parts are used, thus likely only economically viable for a private self convert like this:
Rear aircon and poptop?
So the van build planning took a break for a while but back on it, currently pondering the idea of if I find a decent kombi van with rear ac vents how difficult is it to reroute ducting and wiring once pop top is fitted, similar to that of a cali, I'm stuck on wanting a lwb or I think I probably...
Retrofitting rear AC to SWB T6 Shuttle
Hi I have recently bought a SWB 2016 T6 Shuttle and didn't realise it didn't have AC in the rear. I have it in the front but would like it in the back as well. Is this something that is possible? Has anyone attempted it?
Hey, I've got a converted T6 and looking for my next project.
Has anyone managed to "bring" the aircon from the front to the back where rear seats are located?
I was thinking of maybe running a pipe down the length of the van behind the padding, but I'm not sure how to manage the transition from the dash to behind the B pillar.
Any help would be appreciated.
I have a fan clipped onto the ceiling, but would love to know if it's possible.
Thanks!
Has anyone managed to "bring" the aircon from the front to the back where rear seats are located?
I was thinking of maybe running a pipe down the length of the van behind the padding, but I'm not sure how to manage the transition from the dash to behind the B pillar.
Any help would be appreciated.
I have a fan clipped onto the ceiling, but would love to know if it's possible.
Thanks!
The "official" way of doing this, at least in my Caravelle, is the additional heater/cooler in the rear quarter. I think the California's are similar but with (obviously) different roof vents.
I would have thought circulating the air is likely the most effective option. If you wanted to "bring" the aircon from the front you are going to need to divert something that feeds one of the front vents. That might work OK on manual aircon (so long as front person who now doesn't have aircon isn't upset with you) but it's going to confuse the heck out of the automated aircon.
I would have thought circulating the air is likely the most effective option. If you wanted to "bring" the aircon from the front you are going to need to divert something that feeds one of the front vents. That might work OK on manual aircon (so long as front person who now doesn't have aircon isn't upset with you) but it's going to confuse the heck out of the automated aircon.
Cool thanks. Do you know where the heater cooler is run off of? Is it an electric heater/compressor or is it a second unit that runs in the main engine bay and that is dedicated to the rear? Thanks!
No it's essentially a complete heating system that is installed in the rear right corner and has dedicated coolant lines and water lines running to it.
It's not a viable retrofit if that's what you are thinking.
Top right in this diagram
It's not a viable retrofit if that's what you are thinking.
Top right in this diagram
@Sydney2london see the above thread from this post onwards:
www.t6forum.com
The only other thing I recall being discussed was using Caravelle or California doorcards that have ducting within them that allowed air to travel between the dash and a vent on the B-pillar
Edit to add:
I’ve had a search but can’t find the thread in question.
Retrofitting rear AC to SWB T6 Shuttle
Hi I have recently bought a SWB 2016 T6 Shuttle and didn't realise it didn't have AC in the rear. I have it in the front but would like it in the back as well. Is this something that is possible? Has anyone attempted it?
The only other thing I recall being discussed was using Caravelle or California doorcards that have ducting within them that allowed air to travel between the dash and a vent on the B-pillar
Edit to add:
I’ve had a search but can’t find the thread in question.
Thanks the latter is definitely more viable 
will see what I can find. Thanks!
will see what I can find. Thanks!Similar threads
