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• Re: '78 WESTY SHOULD I BUY IT???
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 96 19:39 AST
  ...Go for the Campmobile Deluxe with a stove and 12 volts refrigerator. Good luck! Angel '78 Caribbean Westy San Juan, P.R.
• Re: Oil Temps, Coolers, and pumps, separated circuits?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 11:04:32 -0700
  Easton Trevor wrote: "How about a totally separate (12 volt motor powered) oil cooling circuit. . . . . The pump would be controlled by a thermostat to...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:34:26 -0300
  ...here is a 12 volt >re-chargeable Lithium-ion, Group 24 100 A/H battery: > >http://www.valence.com/assets/pdf/ucharge_rt_data...
• Re: new non-westy fridge
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:21:20 -0400
  These units typically pull 6-10 amps at 12 volts, so the average car battery will run it for 6-8 hours the first...
• Re: Trivia question early vanagon Electrical
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 5 May 2025 17:39:54 -0400
  ...NET> wrote: >> >> Hi folks, >> >> What is the name of the European 12 volt connector in my 84 vanagon that is mounted to the right...
• tools (more)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 08:34:15 -0700
  ...toiletries kit) Thanks Marshall, you reminded me that I have a 12 volt trouble light which I connect to the alternator pos. contact and...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:46:54 -0600
  ...I noticed that the fuel pump stops > pumping. > I rigged up 12 Volts and powered the pump manually. It runs and the engine > starts...
• Re: 12 volt to the Reefer fan, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:13:35 -0400
  At 05:40 PM 4/21/2008, Neil2 wrote... >Where's the best place to bring a 12v line into the fridge? One bloke...
• Re: Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:28:16 -0400
  At 10:02 PM 7/22/2008, Richard Golen wrote: > From what I recall, the propane and 110AC are controlled by the > temperature knob...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:42:02 -0800
  ...Thanks, Steve > > On Dec 14, 2013, at 3:53 PM, Scott Daniel wrote: > >> Basically you want to get 12 volts to the 'trigger terminal...
• Re: Isolator, where to put it?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 13:58:28 -0800
  ...on page 97.33b, camper from '86, They call the relay a "refrigerator 12 volt heater relay". The main wire to the relay from...
• Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:50:53 -0700
  ...but on 12 volts driving - only drove 30 minutes so perhaps that's why it doesn't seem to do much. I did check...
• Re: Camping heater for any Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Sun, 13 Nov 1994 15:58:14 -0800 (PST)
  On Sun, 13 Nov 1994, David Carment wrote: > I was just in Canadian Tire and they have a 12 volt catalytic heater system > that...
• Re: Tools....
  Historical mailing list - Terry
  Fri, 25 May 2001 07:18:08 -0500
  ...the bolt, or nut in tight area's An ice pick, 12 volt test light--good for checking the juice you just lost in...
• '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:49:48 -0500
  ...The big red wires that supply constant current to the fuel relays have 12 volts. There is a black/yellow wire that runs from...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 19:53:56 -0000
  ...Laptop Power Consumption? > > > > Okay, let me take a stab at it. > > > > Your Voltage is 12 volts > > Your Current is 3.5 Amps > > > > What you...
• Re: stupid electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:19:51 -0600
  ...When I >test it I'm supposed to get 12 volts for a wipe, then 0 volts for an >interval, then 12 volts again...
• Re: Coil changed, still no spark and spray
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 28 May 2012 21:38:10 -0700
  I must add, the coil receives 12 Volts at the #15 connection. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "HotelWestfalia" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• WTB fridge heater element
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 20 May 2010 14:41:11 -0700
  ...Both the 120 and the 12 volt side. Well, they are in the same housing. This is a small cylindrical unit, 3.5 inches...
• Re: Battery light staying on till you rev engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 00:26:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...It has to do with the regulator on the alternator not being able to pump out over 12 volts until the voltage spike tickles...
• Re: Sick 78 Van
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 21:27:56 -0400
  rotor, dist cap, +12 volts to coil, coil integrity, etc... > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of...
• Re: Fridge burner LED
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:36:17 -0700
  On my Fridge burner LED I have noticed it is lit when using propane, switched to 12 volt battery when the engine is running...
• Re: 12 volt lights
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:24:18 EDT
  Try this: http://members.aol.com/realsf/images/westylightfront.jpg and http://members.aol.com/realsf/images/westylightback.jpg I think this is from...
• Re: Power Source: Westfalia as mobile office
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 10:10:12 -0700
  ...My first suggestion for running a computer off 12 volts, is to get one of the 12 volt adapters made for your computer if...
• Westfalia instrument panel.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:42:14 -0500
  ...Well with the red main wire hooked up and the car started, the aux battery recieving 12+ volts, and the fridge lit, the water...
• Clock won't work ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:31:22 -0800
  ...Took it out, applied direct 12 Volts, nothing. I thought, to change the capacitors. Did it once and worked. Took it out of it...
• Dometic AC/DC fridges
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 12:22:08 -0700
  ...to turn it off during transit, as opposed to running on 12 volt? If anyone has their original manual from a similar model, I...
• Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:08:51 -0500
  Hello from Atlanta Ga. I have seen Coleman Company's portable cooler at Target Stores for $62.00. Last summer they were priced at...
• Re: Hot Shower and Heating Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 02:12:11 EST
  ...The Zodi plus the 12 volt hair dryer, plastic shower stall from REI, and the wood crate floor stand/soap and materials carrier (also...
• Headlight Relay - Do I Really Need A New Feed?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:44:14 -0700
  ...Half of them say to feed the 12 volt power from the fusebox, the other half say to run a new power wire from...
• Re: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:51:02 -0700
  Well then -- 2.5A @ 120 volts is indeed 25 amps at 12 volts. Good luck powering that thing with a cigar lighter. -- Jack "Rocket...
• Re: Fw: Dash Power outlet..? revised
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:13:19 -0600
  ...any *12*-*volt* motorcycle or ATV to provide a BMW-style *power* *outlet* Spring-loaded cover keeps dirt out*Related Searches:* 12 Volt Outlet...
• Re: Relaying Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 06:34:15 EST
  ...Battery is 12 volts that's it that's all. Yes, the alternator puts out 13.? volts, but it is regulated to the battery...
• Re: driving and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 May 2000 19:58:02 -0700
  ...A 110-or- > 12-volt-only fridge is an "AC/DC". These are described on > Norcold's site at www.norcold.com - click "Products...
• Re: Battery Demand Calculator
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:59:35 -0700
  ...12 Watts, 12 Volts. Only >>> vaguely recalled Ohm's Law at that moment, didn't obviously know the >>> resistance of the unit, so couldn...
• Westy Chest Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Root
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 10:45:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This was a large black refrigerator chest that was marked "made in Luxembourg" The cigarette lighter plug for 12 volt was in bad shape...
• Re: Friday - fuel cell battery charging
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Sat, 6 May 2017 16:31:16 -0400
  ...Yeah, was aware of fuel cells but not these dedicated methanol powered and nominal 12 volt output, battery charging units. I guess i don...
• Re: kitchen 12 volt question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 20:00:10 -0700
  ...kitchen 12 volt question > > > On 3/11/05 6:55, "Mark Cumnock" <kayakwesty@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > >> it is an 84 westy with the blue...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:25:44 -0400
  ...2009, dylan <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > http://www.marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle > > I have replaced all stock units with this one and...
• '81 stove parts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 19:48:38 -0600 (CST)
  ...Also, any ideas on overriding that ceramic fuse setup for the 12 volt fridge? Mine burnt out.Not the fuse,the whole fuse outlet...
• Re: Battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:55:24 -0800 (PST)
  ...They are just like the old lead-acid, in that they are 12 volt and have the same terminal set up so you can...
• Fixing the refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:36:22 -0500
  ...I tested the fan and it worked by placing a 12 volt power supply to the terminals of the fan. I am thinking the...
• everything 12 volt site
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:14:34 -0700
  The recent question about removing the stereo reminded me of this site: http://www.the12volt.com/ You have to register to get to the...
• Re: Fuel Pump Test Clarifiction
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:50:40 -0700
  ...you can bench test any common relay like that one with a 12 volt test light, a jumper wire or two, and 12 volts...
• Re: Followup: LED strip lighting power consumption
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 May 2011 17:10:57 -0700
  ...has its own current-limiting resistor so one lamp or 300, 12 volts > is fine. > > The dimmers are $12. See the dimmer link on...
• Re: [WetWesties] Just added two pictures to NLA page.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 07:58:25 -0600
  ...t get all cranky on me Stanley-- > But why is this 12 volt silver socket so unusual? > > My John Deere has one, my BMW...
• Re: 3 way refer is only 2 way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:10:40 -0400
  Are you aware that it should only work on 12 volt if the alternator is active? Dennis >From: "Rice, Douglas" <DRice@MAGNOLIAAV.COM> >Reply...
• Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Antaki
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:45:45 +0000
  sorry for the late reply, maybe next year you can do what i was thinking of (if we hadn't gone off far away...
• re 12 volt coolers
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  16 May 1997 16:57:36 -0600
  ...re 12 volt coolers 5/16/97 2:59 PM Hi, glad to forward my humble opinion. My dad has one, I have one...
• Re: Diesel Westy Dometic Fridge: No 12V functioning: Where's the Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 21:10:52 -0500
  > Take my advice, > forget the 12 volt, stick to the gas, works much better... Bob, How many days will the fridge run on one...
• Vanagon syndrome gone?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 09:46:25 -0700
  ...I've put 455 miles on her since then, most of it in 100+ mile chunks, with lights on and refrigerator running on 12...
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:15:07 -0400
  ...I know, as many will point out, that the batteries do last a long while, but I like to have everything wired to 12...
• Re: Dometic fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 10:10:52 -0700
  ...The 12 volt heating element has 2 wire leads that > are screwed to a terminal block on top of the fridge. -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:32:36 -0700
  ...Don Hanson On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 2:25 PM, dylan <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > http://www.marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle...
• Re: RE : sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:01:13 -0700
  ...There are 5 wires to the panel. +12 volts comes in on the Orange wire +12 goes back out to the Pump on the...
• Re: Daily Update On My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:40:29 -0800
  ...It's not logical to look for 12 volts on that wire, it wouldn't have any purpose. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:06:04 -0700
  ...He > needs to fix the power relay symptom first. > > With the key on, check for 12 volts at ignition coil terminal 15 where > the...
• Re: 12 Volt Outlet - Source?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 18:37:23 -0700
  ...A poor but proud race. >> KG6RCR >> >> >> >> >> Gnarlodious wrote: >> >>> Entity Chris Paquette spoke thus: >>> >>> >>> >>>> I'm looking for a 12 volt outlet (dual receptacle) that...
• Re: Battery Recharging Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 00:13:58 -0500
  Having the charger set for 6 volts will never ever charge a 12 volt battery. If at the 12 volt setting, the amp meter...
• !985 Vanagon radiator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:41:22 -0500
  ...checked voltage at a bit over 12 volts coming into the center pin. Checking the fan thermostat, which must be a two speed, no...