Ventilation (Alternative to Roof Fan)
Rather than cutting into the roof to install a fan, has anyone removed the back window panels in a cargo van and installed a louvered window device to provide for increased airflow? Ideally, the louv...
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I saw a pic of a full-size high-top (Ford Transit, the big one) cargo van that had tinted windows in the back doors. The owner had installed fans with the crank-open covers above the windows in the rear doors. So each door had 2 similar black-tinted squares. The covers were kept closed while driving.
I agree an open rear fan or window would get a huge amount of dust while travelling. I don't think exhaust fumes would be a problem while moving, but definitely could be if you were sitting idling for a while.
Some SUVs have a rear window that rolls down, even with the lift gate closed--the Toyota Sequoia for instance. So it is not "illegal." But there are probably warnings about having it open while the engine is running.
I agree an open rear fan or window would get a huge amount of dust while travelling. I don't think exhaust fumes would be a problem while moving, but definitely could be if you were sitting idling for a while.
Some SUVs have a rear window that rolls down, even with the lift gate closed--the Toyota Sequoia for instance. So it is not "illegal." But there are probably warnings about having it open while the engine is running.
