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  • Re: So far away..Silver Socket
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 2 Jul 2003 13:54:22 -0600
    "That's the Silver Socket! It's a power connection that you can plug some 12 volt appliances in to. Most vehicle related 12V...
  • Re: LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers, LAc
    Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:09:10 -0800
    ...On Feb 17, 2011, at 4:43 PM, Robert Stevens wrote: > A resource here: > http://www.shopwiki.com/search/12+Volt+Map+Light,+6...
  • Re: alt. light
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:27:12 -0700
    ...anything like 12 volts or so = not charging. 13.8 and up = charging................'usually.' ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon...
  • Re: insane AC idea
    Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
    Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:33:08 -0400
    ...Though the inverter is heavy enough to handle the A/C, you can't supply enough 12 volts to the battery/inverter to keep...
  • Re: Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 1 May 2011 22:35:01 -0400
    ...Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ... A not long ago, Mark Drillock kindly educated me on ground importance. It's so easy...
  • Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:58:31 -0500
    ...With the fridge powered temporarily with 12 volts, the operation of the > thermo switch can be checked by applying heat with a heat gun...
  • RECOMENTATIONS ON LP AND CARBON MONNOXIDE DETECTORS
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:28:44 -0800
    A short while back there was talk on 12 volt detectors for LP and Carbon monoxide I’n now looking at an amazon page...
  • Re: Portable shower
    Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
    Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:47:44 +0300
    ...The system also works great on modified water systems such as a 12 volt pump." Ideal operating range does not mean it needs to...
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 06:52:12 PST
    ...703-494-3446. '67 Transporter, 12-volt system, split window, good body, new engine, $6800/offer. 540-722-4044. OTHER AIR-COOLEDS: '71 Super...
  • Re: fitting on an 82 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Sat, 18 Dec 1999 21:01:16 -0500
    ...It is a 12 volt link for certain appliances. Check with Harley Davidson or John Deere dealer for available options for this fitting. G...
  • Re: Calling all OPTIMA BATTERY USERS!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 11 Feb 2004 18:01:33 -0600
    ...Handles many, many more discharge cycles if you use 12 volt stuff much 3. No out gassing. Although the battery box is vented .. I...
  • Low-cost 12v fluorescent fixture at Home Depot
    Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
    Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:46:54 -0400
    ...I noticed that the DC-in plug took 12 volts, and figured I could retrofit it to work with 12v auto wiring. A few...
  • Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:38:45 -0500
    ...If you > can't find 12 volts on one of these then you are doing something wrong > and not finding 12 volts on the...
  • Re: fridge ques
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Mon, 17 May 2004 20:34:33 -0400
    ...Mon, 17 May 2004 17:16:18 -0700 > >I have run several Westy fridges on propane without any 12 volts hooked >up. It may...
  • Re: fuel pump replacement
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:33:59 -0800
    ...grab some nice solid 12 volts ... and connect to the + terminal of your fuel pump. it should run. there should be a small spark...
  • Re: Batteries and solar panels!
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 4 Jul 2015 16:30:20 -0700
    ...12 volt instead of 120. (I'm going to put stickers in English on the fridge panel to avoid a repeat!) A 12 volt...
  • roof solar setup
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:22:34 -0600
    ...https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-flexible-bendable-120-watt-12-volt-solar-panel-3/ Two things make it perfect for a Westy...
  • Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:19:14 -0700
    ...... I could test with a 12 volt supply but I'd like to be certain as I don't want to inadvertently fry any...
  • Re: Fridge question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 4 Sep 2012 20:54:05 -0700
    ...I have checked > and it draws 6.3 amps on "12" volts which seems to be as expected. > > I assume I need to pull...
  • Re:Computers on Board
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Sep 94 15:38:02 bst
    ...It ran off >of 12 volts, was rigged as hell and impervious to water and grime, >and used a small 12 volt TV for...
  • Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:47:12 -0700
    ...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: Snow Stuck Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 2 Feb 1999 11:22:07 -0500
    ...The best way is to buy four $15 12 volt air pumps at K-Mart or Wal-Mart a similar institution and keep them...
  • Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:34:02 -0500
    ...It displayed: "67%" 12 Volts. > Charged less than 1/2 hour, charger shut off and displayed "100%". > Starter still doesn't work. > > Odd symptom...
  • Re: Opinions-Well, It's Mine Now
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:48:18 -0400
    ...There should be two cords, one for 12 volt and one for 120 V. You bring it in the house to get cold and...
  • Re: Fuel pump is not running
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 23 May 2010 15:12:29 -0500
    When you say you have spark, do you mean that you have 12 volts to the pump with they key on? Jim On Sun...
  • Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 14 May 2010 14:28:03 -0500
    ...wire. > > My "you left the lights on dummy" alarm is a 12 volt piezoelectric > buzzer connected between fuse # 11 (wipers) and fuse #20 (license...
  • repost
    Historical mailing list - Brent Applhead Jarvi
    Thu, 14 Jul 1994 14:44:27 -0400
    ...good power -- goes up hills at freeway speeds! - heater works well - 12 volt the bad: - paint is okay, but not great (it's white...
  • Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 11:26:17 -0800
    ...Our > > > > little portable DVD player has a similarly little screen > > and we were > > > > wondering if there are standalone 12-volt LCD monitors -- not > > > > televisions...
  • Re: Heat inside the camper.. No Carbon Monoxide detectors another option.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Mon, 5 Jan 2015 14:43:05 -0500
    ...PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: >> For a permanent type installation with only 12 volt available. >> >> http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/35-series-dual-lp...
  • brake light problem
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:51:24 -0800
    ...Bulbs ok, got 12 volts at switch but none at lamp. All I can think now is that there is a break in the...
  • Re: Battery Sages
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:49:43 -0700
    ...It was "less cheap", but not prohibitive. > > Here are the specifications for the WalMart unit: > The Schumacher SpeedCharge maintains both 6- and 12-volt...
  • Re: Vanagon Westie interior lamp
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 09 May 1996 20:22:37 -0700
    ...There's a major importer of 12 volt flourescent fixtures about a hundred miles away from my Orlando home and stopping by to harrass...
  • Crew Cab STOLEN!
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Wed, 17 Dec 1997 21:55:15 UT
    ...is 66 or 67 (green inside) Chrome wheels (only 1 hubcap) 12 volt single speed wiper motor Stolen from his house in Manhattan Beach...
  • fuel gauge
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 18:54:28 -0500
    ...at gas tank and with key on couldn"t find any 12 volts at either terminal. The sending unit looks okand seems to operate...
  • Re: VW solar charger - operational?
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:59:39 -0600
    ...tom On 11 Nov 2003 at 20:56, tom ring wrote: > At a minimum to charge a 12 volt car battery using a solar...
  • Re: High Tops - DIY
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 3 Nov 2006 00:49:43 -0500
    ...It was powered by 2 Sears trolling motors mounted at the ends of the bow planes which were driven by two 12 volt car...
  • Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:41:06 -0800
    Any RV store. Mike On 12/21/07 9:44 PM, "Jeff Ensing" <Kjmmensing@AOL.COM> wrote: > In a message dated 12/22/2007...
  • Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:39:10 -0500
    ...an inline >> fuse >> and route the splice to the black coil 12 volt wire, bypassing the >> damaged D15 slot on the connector. The black...
  • Re: Camping Christmas Lights
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Wed, 19 May 2010 12:20:56 -0700
    ...dp/B0030AZ4IA> With that, I'm glad they ran out of 12 volt lights when I wanted them! Patti 90 Westy Automatic On Wed...
  • Re: RE : sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
    Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 15:35:56 -0400
    ...There are 5 wires to the panel. +12 volts comes in on the Orange wire +12 goes back out to the Pump on the...
  • Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:54:38 -0700
    ...Save for the voltage supply amount, resistor (not needed with automotive application 12 volt LED?), capacitor voltage rating, switch arrangement, is that VW time...
  • Re: Analog dash clock
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Mon, 3 Apr 2000 10:23:37 -0700
    ...You should be able to verify the problem by attaching 12 volts to the unit. If it runs, then you have a wiring problem...
  • Re: extra dome light space?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 31 Jan 2003 23:39:55 -0600
    ...Hey Stan, One of these days, when I get my van back, I will wire in one of those 12 volt Halogen "puck" lights...
  • Re: VW solar charger - operational?
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:56:37 -0600
    At a minimum to charge a 12 volt car battery using a solar panel in a simple system, it should have 16 volts or...
  • Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 09:29:22 -0800
    RE: 12v Monitors If you look closely at the various monitors and small LED TV/DVD setups on the market you will find that...
  • Re: Metal Stove Cover
    Historical mailing list - The Westy man
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 08:39:02 -0700
    ...Well, that a European 12 volt connection. They don't use the cig. lighter much for power. And you will find out how flimsy...
  • Re: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Sun, 4 Feb 2001 23:27:46 -0800
    ...Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon? > > > Hello from Atlanta Ga. I have seen Coleman Company's portable cooler at > Target Stores for...
  • Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
    Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 17:48:18 -1000
    ...is good for up to 15 feet and 50 Amp charging. > You also need a short section of # 18 gauge wire. >2) one 12...
  • Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:14:51 -0800
    ...Our >> > > > little portable DVD player has a similarly little screen >> > and we were >> > > > wondering if there are standalone 12-volt LCD monitors -- not >> > > > televisions...
  • Re: Air cooled versus water box or injectors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Mar 2015 19:16:42 -0400
    ...The water boxer injectors have 16 ohm coils and the ECU switches the 12 volts directly. Using the air cooled injectors on the water...
  • 110v battery charger for house battery - suggestions for 88 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Susmay
    Tue, 4 Aug 2009 18:44:53 -0700
    ...I have the 4 UB2220 12 volt batteries (22ah x 4=88ah) under the drivers seat. They have a float charger-battery maintainer, which...
  • RE: silver secret
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Aug 94 8:21:19 EDT
    ...A single constant 12 volt line runs to the back. The ground is the dash itself...the idea that it may be a charging...
  • Re: FRIDGE WOES: HELP!!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:18:13 -0700
    ...It gets very cold on 110 & 12 > volts, the burner lights just fine in the gas mode and the flame is blue thru > the...
  • Re: Fuel pump stops.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:11:46 -0500
    ...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: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:54:20 -0500
    ...The main battery doesn't need the center off as it senses 12 volts from an "ignition on" source. Mike Todd Last wrote: > Is...
  • Re: Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:11:32 -0700
    ...Doesn't seem real strong, but saw 41 degrees and fan > on back of fridge cycles off and on. > > but on 12 volts driving...
  • List check in
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 7 Jul 2025 23:11:51 -0400
    ...My current project is to add an under van 12 volt socket for my cooler to be plugged in when outside. Looking forward to...
  • Platinum Cat propane vented heater for sale $300/obo
    Historical mailing list - matt bezark
    Tue, 13 May 2003 22:32:39 -0600
    ...it's a "Platinum Cat" 12 Volt DC Power VENTED Catalytic Heater, it's made in the U.S.A. by Thermal Systems Inc...
  • Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 06:20:42 EDT
    ...Get a 3" 12 volt computer fan and mount that fan to the backside of the city water port so that is sucks the...
  • Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:37:14 -0800
    ...12 volts when I try substituting that for the green wire > with my voltmeter.� When I had the pumps out, I tried > putting 12...