Aftermarket airconditioning in a LWB T5

**SGG** · 06-12-2012, 08:47 AM

I have a LWB T5 which has been converted to a 8 seat people mover. I have the standard OEM A/C unit which is not half bad. Always amuses me that a german made vehicle has better air con than an Australian (Ford) made car. However the kiddies in the back row don't get the benefit of its operation.

I have seen these units (look here at this T4 at the rear of the van VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER TDi (LWB) T4 VAN). I suspect this is an aftermarket unit but I am not sure.

Has anyone in Adelaide got any suggestions as to where I could go to see whether I could augment our existing factory air con with an aftermarket unit?

**Umai Naa!!** · 06-12-2012, 01:12 PM

There should be a few van accesories places aroud that do dual air as an aftermarket thing.

I know the police Transporters have a separate rear a/c. I can't imagine it would be cheap, though.

Maybe assess your options for opening rear side windows :p

**SGG** · 06-12-2012, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

...Maybe assess your options for opening rear side windows ... :p

Yes I tell them (the three in the back row before they go into an unconscious state) that they need to toughen up because back in my day ssssonees we didn't have any air-conditioning

**klxnsw** · 18-12-2012, 02:48 PM

I have one of these units in my 2002 TDI 300 and it works well. Well it did until gas leaked out. I am in the process of having the ac regassed and can let you know then. My understanding is that the units are not cheap I have been told approx $3000 fitted

**SGG** · 18-12-2012, 02:59 PM

Mate if you could let me know what you have there that would be good

**Cousin** · 18-12-2012, 04:14 PM

What about the oem units in the back of T5 Multivans?

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IN2VWS · 18-12-2012, 04:17 PM

....or the rear air cond units from ex ambulances?

**Sunny43.5** · 18-12-2012, 10:02 PM

This company is who I use for our sunroofs and they have air units as well but I do not know costs but if you call them they can put you in touch with local agents in Adelaide please note they are external roof mount but are a complete unit with no plumbing .http://www.webasto.com.au/products-a...CC5_CC8_ps.pdf