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  • Re: Dash control lights question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 8 Jul 1999 17:10:32 -0400
    ...They tried lighting it with its own filament, but gave it up when they realized they'd need a bigger alternator and ten kilograms...
  • There's a 1.9L wasserboxer motor on eBay for $1
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 20:23:52 -0700
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:03:46 -0700
    ...Turn a knob and you're no longer lighting up the night sky. BenT
  • Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:30:51 -0700
    ...Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges I completely disagree. Newer AC/DC fridges use very little power...
  • Re: Old Spotlights.....
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 17 Dec 2006 23:01:40 -0600
    ...For = >> checking out campsites, for lighting up other vehicles, even for >> extra = >> lighting driving off road.. I still see em on emergency vehicles, >> power...
  • Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Sat, 8 Aug 2009 15:56:27 -0400
    ...Turn the strove off before lighting fridge. My other tip is that the fridge lights better when it is on the highest propane setting...
  • Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Aug 2017 03:11:00 -0400
    ...Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit > > That is a very clever circuit, and cleverly laid out as well. > > BD 433 is a 22 volt GP...
  • Fw: Fridge lighting woes
    Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
    Sun, 29 Apr 2001 23:08:35 -0700
    ...Also see other posts on lighting the refrig before trying to remove it. If the above fails, you can take the refrig out by...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:42:31 -0700
    Mark wrote: > Maybe a rope around the crank pulley would > do it? They do have an extra belt grove on the outer edge of...
  • Dometic Fridge Lighting Problems
    Historical mailing list - Morris Arthur
    Thu, 2 Apr 1998 08:37:56 -0500
    Here's my situation: I open the valve, hold in the override button, pump air through the combustion chamber, and spark: nothing. *But*, if...
  • Hella XL MOTSS
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Tue, 2 Jan 2001 10:43:13 -0800
    Hi Volks, The Hella XLs mentioned previously as an auxiliary lighting remedy for the seriously lame original fru-fru on the Vanagons usually go...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:15:32 -0500
    ...As for over current protection there are things to consider including avoiding nuisance disconnects, especially lighting, ignition, and fuel delivery. The Europeans use a...
  • Re: Westy Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:13:17 -0400
    ...I have the normal hard-wired lighting and a >> couple of >> extra incandescent fixtures, too...but I have half a dozen or so of...
  • Re: BRIGHTER LIGHTS: install relays
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 6 Jul 2001 16:21:50 -0400
    ...with one circuit that results in brighter lighting where originally >you had four circuits with weaker lighting but greater safety? I don't >really...
  • Galley lighting addition
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:14:38 -0500
    I added a second galley light above the stove and boy does it make a difference. No more popping popcorn in the dark! If...
  • Nice Double Cab on eBay!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 23:00:42 -0700
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Headlight Relay Kit - Just moved to Columbus, OH
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
    Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:17:27 -0500
    I have been driving in two lane roads a lot at night just north of Columbus and am noticing an extreme lack of lighting...
  • Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:10:49 -0700
    ...For general lighting we use Dietz oil lamps. Electrically, we probably use less than 1Ah for lighting per night. All told, we use around...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:53:00 -0800
    ...lighting increase as > the relays, (using original wattage bulbs). > > I get a bit of a kick out of folks that need super lighting and...
  • Re: 758227.jpg
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:34:53 -0400
    ...Not good for lighting. Putting 4 100 watt lamps on that circuit will fry the headlight switch and ignition switch in short order. At...
  • Re: reefer lighting & led display - Westfalia (where to get an LED?)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 12:31:26 -0400
    ...Any help anyone? At 09:03 AM 8/7/98 -0700, you wrote: >Well, > >Part of my recent reefer lighting problem is the fact...
  • Re: Re; Lighting options
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Sat, 30 Dec 2000 07:17:33 -0600
    ...Re; Lighting options > Hi all, > I installed Sylvania "Extra Light", halogens in the headlight buckets, > and they seem to be one heck of a...
  • FS: Porsche 911 Powered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:33:03 -0700
    ...I can go very, very quickly, it stops quite well, the lighting is amazing, and the lighting is beyond belief. Not to mention the...
  • Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:06:29 -0700
    ...Even better lighting than the round E-code lights. That's my plan. Local guy/mechanic is getting them for his and when available...
  • Re: Switch to LED lighting??
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:43:30 -0400
    At 06:03 AM 7/5/2010 Monday, Jaap Nauta wrote: >Became a bit technical, hope still understandable :-) The LEDs may not be very...
  • Gas Fridge- Help
    Historical mailing list - Matt Utterback
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 13:53:20 -0400
    Someone just posted a message on lighting the fridge with a foot pump. Please re post or send directly to me. I have yet...
  • Where to aim the headlights? SA grill
    Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
    Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:55:57 -0700
    ...http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/aim/ This is easy to do with E-code lights. I can run 80/100W bulbs and...
  • Re: Westfalia courtesy light question.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 3 Dec 2004 14:44:20 -0500
    As alternative to wiring something in when the sliding door is open you might consider putting in a lighting fixture right above the sliding...
  • Re: Pesky lighters
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:16:23 -0500
    ...Try matches......hey stinky, get over the smell of others! Someone mentioned warming the butane lighting device and this does seem to work. Or...
  • Re: funny story
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Jun 1996 23:01:00, -0500
    ...The backyard chef will keep this >up - squirting, lighting, waiting; squirting, lighting, waiting >- until the bacterial level in the side dishes has reached the...
  • Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:11:13 -0700
    ...Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the > new fridges > > > Sorry try this link for the fridges. > You can also find...
  • Re: HiPo lights?
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Fri, 24 Apr 1998 16:12:10 -0600
    ...we have 65/55 as >stock? Wouldn't this solve the lighting problem, NOpe, the problem is lousey reflectors and optics. Brighter bulbs will...
  • Re: Blue LED instrument lighting
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 09:42:37 -0800
    nice! euro dogs strike again. :) I think hes saying if you change the value of the resistance you'll get a blue shine or...
  • Re: Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:05:05 +0800
    ...Interior Lighting > Date: Tuesday, March 24, 1998 10:37 AM > > Dear Readers, > > I know this may be a foolish thing to post on here...
  • RE: Dometic Druids etc.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 6 Jun 97 18:05:42 UT
    ...Using either A/C or D/C before lighting the fridge helps by warming up the chimney which gets the draft started. Lack of...
  • Re: How tall is a Syncro Westflaia 'Joker'
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 22:48:15 -0800
    ...and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 20:12:50 -0400
    Incidentally I was amazed that all three of them would carry 120 mA without obvious distress. I was tempted to see if they'd...
  • interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:45:40 -0800
    ...But no more, thanks to a lighting filter. http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/vanagon-changing-the-colour-of-cool-white-leds/ alistair
  • Re: Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 09:49:36 -0800
    At 06:37 PM 3/23/98 -0800, Joe Denison wrote: but does >anyone have any ideas as to light fixtures.that can be...
  • Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:39:55 -0700
    ...Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges Unless I am mis-reading Indel's online literature, their line...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:24:59 -0700
    ...Refrigerator lighting > > On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Jim Kim <jkim.phd@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I think Don is onto something...
  • Re: Specialty light sought
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 6 May 2011 23:42:01 -0500
    ...The lighting end ideally > would be a halogen type with a variable focusing beam much like the 3 or > 5 battery Mag-lite flashlight...
  • Re: Cool Lighting
    Historical mailing list - sheng
    Mon, 10 Sep 2001 16:51:46 -0700
    ...http://www.alfenterprises.com/sporting_goods/led_low_voltage_dc_lighting.htm These lights aren't cheap; $41 each. But they'll last without...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:52:18 -0600
    Airplanes do - why not cars?? LOL! Well, actually - nowadays there is a lock on the master switch in many of them. Plus cars don...
  • Lighting Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Fri, 29 Oct 1999 15:25:20 -0500
    I tried to light the fridge for the first time in my 82 today. I had no luck. I tried the procedure correctly, and...
  • Re: Lighting Options....??
    Historical mailing list - Paolo
    Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:26:50 -0800
    Well what I did was bought a pair of Hella XL (low beam auxillary lights) bolted them on to the bumper and installed a...
  • Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 4 May 2002 13:39:42 +1200
    >And maybe enforce the laws concerning tinted lighting covers. You can see >as well and can't be seen as well. I've come...
  • How tall is a Syncro Westflaia 'Joker'
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 21:51:57 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Re: Adding New Interior Lights
    Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 15:46:05 -0700
    ...but also worth mentioning is how easily an ordinary 'BriteStick' 110V flourescent fixture can be attached above the stove for 'shore power' lighting. The...
  • Re: NO Relay, what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 18:27:29 -0700
    ...prong 30 amp or > larger > relay found in many FLAPS auxilliary lighting sections and behind the > counter but most of them wouldn�t know...
  • WARNING: Lighting upgrade hazard
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 23 Dec 2002 22:18:55 -0800
    ...Many of us have spent a great deal of time discussing the various methods and techniques to upgrade our lighting systems; most recently the...
  • Re: So... what is the answer for these poor lights?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 11:39:39 -0700
    ...These two simple things gave me 50% better lighting. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf...
  • Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 21:21:34 -0700
    ...Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges I have an adventurewagen so the layout is quite different. Seth...
  • adding LED interior lighting
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:42:40 -0400
    ...I would like to add some interior lighting to my '85 Westy. I have found = some battery powered LED lights that would work nicely...
  • Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:17:22 +1200
    >Hello listees- > >I finally decided to start pursuing some serious solutions for lighting the >big black hole of an engine bay/cargo area of...
  • Re: light emitting diodes
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 14:32:57 -0700
    ...www.roadhaus.com and look in the vehicle / modifications section you will find detail on the LED lighting I installed. Sorry I'm don...
  • Rear Heater Core Tips
    Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
    Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:19:24 -0800
    Hi Eric I removed the vent cover at the bottom of the seat and sprayed Greased Lighting a multi-purpose cleaner and degreaser. I...
  • Re: stereo power comsumption
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 24 May 2009 10:54:32 -0600
    ...I don't have the stereo manual, but it makes > sense that you should be able to turn off the lighting source without > losing...
  • Re: lighting questions
    Historical mailing list - John Becker
    Mon, 23 Dec 1996 20:32:57 -0800
    Thanks for all of the advice Over the holiday I will take a look at the switch and try the suggestions. My memory is...
  • 1984 Double Cab Transporter for sale
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 9 Dec 2001 20:42:40 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 � Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions � Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation � European Lighting for most Volkswagen models