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• Re: was: Overhead Westy light - aux battery wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:41:33 -0700
  ...This problem is made worse when the fridge is running on 12 > volts at the same time you are trying to charge the battery...
• Re: Dometic rack hacks???
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 21:39:59 -0700
  ...A 12 volt fridge freezer is on my wish list, but >> > > > And now you know someone who has a set for sale. :) > > Yrs, > d...
• RE: 12 volt heaters?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 95 12:20:29 PDT
  DANGER DANGER NEIGH NEIGH STAY AWAY STAY AWAY! Don't buy one...you can have mine! Evil wicked bad naughty thing. It will not...
• Re: Bosch Relay...
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 12:22:28 -0700
  ...per 12/30 instructions as usual address repeatly "bounced". > > Steve Green wrote: > > ..."refrigerator 12-volt heater relay" connects ignition terminal to > the alternator D...
• Re: Awnings, propane heaters and auxillary batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 20:32:41 -0400
  ...turn off the fridge when it was set to run on 12 volt and the >motor wasn't running. The reason I suspected this...
• Re: 2 LEDs
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:49:18 -0400
  ...Your serial resistor is 390 ohm. >The one for two Lexeon in serial with 12 volt supply will be less than >5 ohm. Try...
• To learn about 12v
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:27:36 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Managing-12-Volts-Troubleshoot-Electrical/dp/0964738619 Don Hanson
• Re: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:07:43 -0400
  A 300 watt inverter needs almost 30 amps at 12 volts. 10 gauge wire. Your not getting that out of the dash lighter socket...
• Re: Coleman DC cooler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:38:35 -0700
  ...3 by now I think ............not one of them worked very well on 12 volts. a 'very mild cooler' is what I'd call...
• Re: WAS guy broken down in N. California - now running again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:32:49 -0700
  ...The engine > will not start unless the ECU and fuel pump have power so problem found. > > The 12 volt current comes backwards through the...
• Re: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:58:50 -0500
  At 09:42 AM 2/2/2001, phil stanhope wrote: >I have been wondering if the cooling element could be >ripped out of this...
• winter insulation...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:10:04 -0600
  ...I also am interested in putting a small thermostatically controlled 12 Volt heater in the water tank to protect it from freezing (modified fishtank...
• Re: Fridge; 110 V won't work ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:46:58 -0400
  ...The 12 Volt is there too. The book is not telling anything either. Any knowledge? Zoltan
• Re: Second Request Help Needed w/Aux Battery Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:12:34 -0600
  ...The relay in your photo is probably the "refrigerator 12-volt heater relay" on Bentley 97.33b. That is its usual location on Westies...
• Re: Relaying Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:27:31 +0100
  ...The alternator > > output is limited to whatever the voltage reg is set at (13.8-14.4) not 12 > > volts. > > > > If you only read...
• 85 Westy Brakelight Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 13:25:07 -0600
  ...With no load, there would be no current, hence no voltage drop across the switch, and I would read 12 volts. It's not...
• Propex Specifications Here!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 00:04:37 +0000
  ...Heat 5200 BTU Fuel Consumption .25lbs/hr continous (Vanagon Westie tanks are approx 10lb) Power 1.5amps@12 volts continous (These continous figures mean...
• Re: insane a/c project
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 07:27:08 -0400
  ...s a Whirlpool, model ACM062XK, and nope, it's not a 12-volt, but that's why we're adding a fairly high-end...
• Re: VW Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:33:00 -0700
  ...About 16" x 12" 12 volt, 1amp. > Pretty > cool so go get 'em before I do !
• Fridge fan, turbo version?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 03:46:23 -0500
  ...There I found a slightly larger 12 volt motor ($3.50) that bolted directly in place of the original, just a slight ream in...
• 1984 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 13:08:11 -0600
  ...Works fine 12 volt or plugged in at campspot.Have put about 10,000 kilometers on it in last 2 years. 2 trips with...
• Re: looking for online calculator for electricity
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 12:36:51 -0500
  ...Watts = 12 * Amps Amps = Watts / 12 600 Watts = 12 Volts * 50 amps ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Federici" <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 25 May 2005 22:48:43 -0400
  ...I usually remember to switch it to 12 volt before long drives. I don't shut the propane off - probably I should take to...
• Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:10:00 -0600
  Entity Jonathan Farrugia spoke thus: > the backlight only works under 12 volt power. Sounds like your unit is defective. Or try new batteries. > i...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:34:22 -0400
  ...Yes the 12 volt options are spendy but just like RV designed refrigerators they are light weight and energy efficient. And yes using batteries...
• Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:57:22 +0000
  Perhaps we could do our busses like this??? :o) Merry Christmas !!! http://www.holdman.com/christmas/ -------------- Original message -------------- From: Jeff Ensing <Kjmmensing@AOL.COM...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:27:04 -0500
  ...There >> is no electrical >> supply needed for propane operation and there is no >> electrical interface to >> the 12 volt system to control anything outside...
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:37:18 -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: fridge on dc power
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:44:28 +0000
  ...comcast.net> wrote: > > Correct me if i'm wrong but I think the fridge only works on 12 volts when the motor is running.
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 07:59:09 -0600
  Robert wrote; >>I guess I don't understand why you would drive hours from home and go >>through all the other efforts involved with...
• Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:34:02 -0400
  ...1) I realize you are suppose to operate the fridge on 12 volts, >>while enroute, but could you safely use propane? >>2) approximately how...
• Re: Fans fans fans
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 00:13:46 -0400
  ...http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-converters/12-volt-fans.htm Karl www.westyventures.com
• Re: Freitag? Friday? Joe?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Aug 1994 09:14:42 -0400
  ...Also a '61 beetle I converted to 12 volt and installed a 1600 single port engine - kept it till about 210,000 miles. My...
• Westy RV battery question (fire concern)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 20:07:37 -0400
  ...and cigarette type lighter adapter) and then plug in the tv 12-volt cord. Well I just tried this with the BASIC DESIGNS power...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:28:10 -0700
  Dennis writes to say, "[...] if you have 90 amps with a drop of 12 volts you are dissipating 1,080 watts [in the alternator...
• Re: Mini Fluoresent Lite
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:03:08 -0400
  ...Mini Fluoresent Lite >FWIW Canadian Tire has one with 8 batteries 12 volt. Also has a >double Fluorescent tube llight, battery & 12 volt. > >Robert...
• Re: Grills, grills, grills
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:15:42 -0700
  ...That said, it has an old school 12 volt cigarette lighter outlet and a lighted switch to control some LED lights strips in the...
• Re: Wiring/fuse question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:34:05 -0500
  ...Jim.. > it would never be smart to run a hot, HOT ! .....12 volt at-at-times wire > 16 or whatever feet unfused, then fuse...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:49:29 -0700
  ...On 7/11/2012 3:12 PM, george jannini wrote: >>> The 12 Volt setting bypasses the thermostat and the heater is >>> operating 100% of...
• Dometic 1982A Running long
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Sun, 16 May 1999 18:55:09 -0700
  ...What setting should you use while in route 12 volt or gas? Can anybody give me a rough estimate how long the propane will...
• Re: 12 volt lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:06:51 -0400
  <http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=201&prrfnbr=7918&store_num=9&store_name=Electrical&subdept_num=483&subdept_name=Interior...
• Re: kitchen 12 volt question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:30:10 -0700
  On 3/11/05 6:55, "Mark Cumnock" <kayakwesty@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > it is an 84 westy with the blue pump, it does have...
• Re: 12V fridge necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:35:36 -0500
  I've used the fridge on 12 volts while underway but never at a campsite. Mike Jeffrey Vickers wrote: > My aux battery plan calls...
• Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:58:33 -0800
  dear homie and other van sorts although the idea of little light decoration sounds really neato there might be local police laws against other...
• 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:14:59 -0500
  ...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: Adjust Battery LED Pot
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 14:08:16 EST
  ...a battery below 12 volts is in danger of not being able to start the car, still it seems that 12.5 and above...
• Re: 12V fridge necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:47:19 +0200
  ...If you just leave it as they set it up, and run on 12 volt while driving, there's no risk of draining the...
• Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:41:42 EDT
  ...the Dometic easier to light after running on 120 ac or 12 volt dc the fact that the hydrogen/ammonia mixture has already begun...
• FS: 66 Camper (Non-Westy Conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Disse
  Sat, 4 May 96 10:56:56 -0500
  ...Reliable, strong running, 12 volt, 1600 D.P. Needs push rod tube seals etc. to be leak free. Drive home for $2,000. Fred...
• Shorten Aux Battery Recharge Time
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 08:36:30 -0800
  ...If the 1000 watt inverter uses too much power and puts too much extra load on the vehicle 12 volt system, I could dedicate...
• Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:36:17 -0500
  ...As I was getting my 12 volts from the black wire to the coil, this caused the wire going to my ignition switch to...
• Re: Camping Christmas Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 19 May 2010 10:14:00 -0700
  ...I'd love to have a 12 volt string for camping. Jake On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 10:08 AM, Mike "Rocket J...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:01:42 -0700
  ...If willing to invest there are 12 volt AC options. Also if the original AC system is intact a 110 volt compressor can be...
• Re: Remote starter button how to hook-up vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 23:33:15 PST
  ...Terminal #30 will provide +12 volts to soloniod terminal #50 when you complete the circuit. Check it out Good Luck Ken Lewis kdlewis@juno...
• The key question and dual voltage lights.
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:32:10 -0500
  ...light fixtures that had small AC light bulbs in addition to 12 volt light bulbs. The lights would work whether you were on the...
• electrical problems with headlights
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 19:11:12 -0500
  ...Applying 12 volts directly (w/o headlight switch and the original wire disconnected) to fuse #4 (common in for left and right headlights) turns...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:58:39 -0700
  David's great explanation reminds me of a good book on 12V circuitry, Weems & Plath The 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook. http://www...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 27 Jul 2019 14:14:52 -0400
  ...It should be 12 volts, key of and stay 12 volts when key is > on and above 10 while cranking. > > If neither relay clicks...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:45:10 -0700
  ...Their 100w, 12V "kit": <http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Kits/c1_272/p2747/12-Volt-100-Watt-Solar-Panel...
• Dometic Refridge pilot lamp indicator not working!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 20:11:00 EDT
  ...the wires are attached.When the fridge is on gas or 12 Volts,the LED doesn't light,although the flame is visible on...