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  • Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:39:21 -0600
    ...web description but it runs on either > two AAA batteries or 12 volts, to run the temperature functions that is. > i had wondered about...
  • Re: was: Overhead Westy light - aux battery wiring
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:17:52 -0700
    ...The Refrigerator 12-volt heater relay could be used as the battery disconnect (well, if it's big enough). Simply connect the aux bat...
  • '66 progress, engine in
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:30:49 -0700
    ...The electrical system conversion from 6 to 12 volts is nearly complete. Everything works except the windshield wipers. Well, the wipers work at 12...
  • Re: in lieu of A/C (or in partnership with)
    Historical mailing list - john cianci
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 21:52:44 +0000
    ...gt;gave me suggestions) I want your opinions on a portable 12 volt = <DIV></DIV>&gt;dashboard fan. I've checked out this web...
  • Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:18:03 -0500
    At 07:09 PM 2/18/2013, MICHAEL H wrote: > I like the idea of a switched 3rd light for tail-gaters and/or...
  • Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Fri, 8 Sep 2006 11:28:28 -0400
    ...But the question remains, what do you use for the 12 volt source? It would have to be something switched on by the ignition...
  • Re: was Camp stove input requested now Weekender Ice Box
    Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
    Thu, 1 Feb 2007 03:42:10 -0800
    ...The window sticker from my 85 Westy Wolfsburg states "Removable 110/12 Volt Ice Box" "Cushioned seat behind drivers seat with underseat storage" The...
  • Re: Gas Heater
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 1995 10:22:52 -0500
    ...well, how difficult would it be to change them from 110 volts to 12 volts so they could be used in a car. I...
  • Re: Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:52:18 -0600
    ...89 Westy Roo Page 3 of the Dometic Manual, under b/ 12 Volts d.c.: "In order to improve the cooling performance under difficult...
  • Re: Fuel pump stops.
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:32:13 -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: Installing a 1000W converter
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:01:40 -0400
    ...I only run the grinder about 20 seconds, and it consumes 130W, or about 10A on the 12-volt side, during operation. That's...
  • Re: wow, the heater element heats up fast!Re: refrigerator non-refrigerating blues
    Historical mailing list - mike elliott
    Tue, 8 Aug 2006 07:39:01 -0700
    ...I'd guess the ohms measurement of the 12 volt > element in the 1-2 ohms range, not zero but close by most standards...
  • For Sale - 1985 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:44:48 -0700
    ...A Van I could try out various modifications (12 volt lights, Fans, Sat TV etc) before outfitting the final RoadHaus Trip Vehicle. This Westy...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:06:22 -0500
    ...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: [WetWesties] Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 20 May 2015 18:35:41 -0700
    ...http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Kits/c1_272/p2747/12-Volt-100-Watt-Solar-Panel-Kit-with-FREE-SHIPPING...
  • Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:25:43 -0400
    ...The 12 volt heater causes the valve to close. The inside of the engine will heat up very quickly, much faster than the engine...
  • Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:31:19 -0400
    ...Most RV's don't even provide a 12 volt option for the fridge. The larger ones just need too much power. Their are...
  • Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:00:40 -0500
    ...The only difference with the 12 volt is that there is no thermostat control. The major drawback of the 12 volt is that when...
  • Re: 91 dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:43:19 -0800
    ...It should be +12 volts at all times when the key is on, even when you turn the key all the way to start...
  • Re: Frig on 12v
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:06:12 -0700
    ...As long as the battery is providing 12 volts or more, the reefer should be heating and cooling fine. So I'd check to...
  • Re: 12 volt battery rejuvination/restoration
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:45:45 -0800
    This is what I was thinking. Plus..... Does one have to dispose of the old acid/water mix? This would vary depending on where...
  • Re: Exercise while camping.?
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 22:27:23 -0700
    ...At 12 volts, that's 40 amps assuming the inverter is 100% efficient. Is that practical? Can I run it for the 10 minutes...
  • Re: 12V fridge necessary?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:19:40 -0700
    ...12V fridge necessary? > With my aux battery setup, the fridge will run on 12 volts whether the > engine is running or not. I'm...
  • Re: Fridge; I can't get it goin on any ...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 27 May 2006 09:38:45 -0400
    ...It will not work on 12 volt unless the engine is running or the wiring was changed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Re: New Starter Stopped Working requires the RI wizard
    Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:54:45 -0500
    I have 12 volts at the starter. The lower voltage I mentioned was measured at the solenoid on the starter. This voltage passes through...
  • Re: Does anyone live in the SF Bay Area?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:31:37 -0700
    ...type - tranny type - Electrical power source - etc - On some 6 and 12 volt gas powered It used to be fuel - spark - air Regards On...
  • Re: Vanagon L
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Aug 94 18:07:11 EDT
    ...It has a constant 12 volt source and on the diesels its where the choke goes; on the wasserboxers its where the rear passneger...
  • Re: Showering on the road
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:13:20 -0400
    ...My idea (for the futrure) is to put 12 volts to the rear of the van, buy an extra westy water pump so that...
  • Re: LED light product
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 16:08:55 -0700
    ...If it takes 8 each 1.5 volt cells "in series",then it runs on 12 volts. Have you considered converting it to plug...
  • Re: LED light product
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 19:28:43 -0500
    ...If it is 12 volts, > then yes batteries are connected "in series". Just get an adapter > and solder it into the battery terminals. But...
  • Ovens (was Re: VW Bus Cookbook - a must have)
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:10:44 -0400
    http://www.jcwhitney.com/12-VOLT-PIZZA-OVEN/GP_2003227_N_111+10207+600005407_10107.jcw http://www.jcwhitney.com/12-Volt-Appliances/GP...
  • Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:02:24 -0700
    ...to say, "[...] if you have 90 amps with a drop of 12 volts > you are dissipating 1,080 watts [in the alternator] as heat...
  • Re: Battery
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:03:44 -0500
    ...I have two brand new batteries (41) and have the unit plugged in all day to the 12 volt system. While driving i seem...
  • Re: what's the extra battery for?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
    Tue, 9 Jul 1996 23:39:58 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The Dometic Refriderator t6hat is in my Vanagon had two handles to facilitate removable and a 12 volt plug that plugs into the jack...
  • Re: Westy 12v water pump
    Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
    Tue, 8 Jul 1997 17:36:12 -0700
    ...00. > >Does anyone know of a source for a replacement submersible 12 volt water >pump? Just got Euro-American RV Products catalog?. He sells...
  • Re: 85 westy fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:16:54 -0600
    ...The ecu energizes a fuel pump relay (in engine compartment) in turn the relay provides 12 volts to the fuel pump. Darrell Boehler ----- Original...
  • Re: Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:47:41 -0400
    I put an additional 12v socket inside the top-opening storage cabinet next to the stove and fridge. The cabinet I am talking about...
  • Switch circuit to Aux Battery ??
    Historical mailing list - Tom Spinoso
    Mon, 7 Jun 2004 18:35:23 -0400
    ...While my mail goal was to power a 12 volt fridge/cooler and an accessory outlet in the rear of the van, I am...
  • Re: Onboard Battery Charger
    Historical mailing list - andy.highland
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:31:04 -0700
    ...http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-chargers/12-volt/5-10amps/ GU2611-1.html -andy On Jun 22, 2007, at 5:05 PM, Loren Busch...
  • CORRECTED Can I Set 14.6 volts at the Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:40:24 -0400
    ...But I noticed that on 12 volts with this setting the refrigerator gets SUPER cold in one of my syncro campers (a 91). It...
  • Re: [wolfsburg_campers] Portable Dometic 120VAC/12VDC/Propane Refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:15:14 -0800
    ...Versatile 3-way refrigerators gives you 33 liters of food storage capacity and runs on propane, 120-volt AC or 12-volt DC power...
  • in lieu of A/C (or in partnership with)
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:45:09 -0700
    ...who gave me suggestions) I want your opinions on a portable 12 volt dashboard fan. I've checked out this web site and it...
  • Re: Fuel pump stops.
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:53:37 -0500
    ...I rigged up 12 Volts and powered the pump manually. It runs and the engine starts and runs. Any idea where to start looking...
  • Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:24:46 -0700
    ...Does anyone know the real amp draw of an RM 182 fridge in a >Westy when it is running on 12 volt power? I...
  • Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:03:36 -0500
    ...Should it have shown 12 volts? Cranked the van and allowed to idle. The needle on the coolant temp gauge began moving after a...
  • Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:50:35 -0500
    ...12 volts when I try substituting that for the green wire >> with my voltmeter.� When I had the pumps out, I tried >> putting 12...
  • Re: Electrical Gremlin of Jan 18 has been detected
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:40:58 -0800
    ...Now theoretically, this should not have caused the drain since that 12 volt function is supposed to work only with the engine running. When...
  • Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 21 Aug 2017 19:27:51 -0400
    ...I could test with a 12 volt supply but I'd like to be certain > as I don't want to inadvertently fry any...
  • another oil temp. gauge question
    Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
    20 May 96 21:23:23 EDT
    ...Sending Unit, oil temp, 12 volt, 300 degrees, (Installs in drain plug plate w/ instructions). It costs $13.95. Is this the one that...
  • Deep Cycle Battery
    Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
    Fri, 29 May 1998 08:25:32 -0500
    ...My tv/vcr says it draws 7 amps on 12 volt. I assumed this means 7 amps an hour and figured that the battery...
  • ? Interior Cubed Feet of Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:41:59 -0500
    ...More of an Off Grid Survival type question, With No Power to push a heater or shore power, So No 12 Volt power as...
  • Re: Some potentially stupid actions
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 5 Nov 2010 10:34:32 -0400
    ...every 10,000 has a fire that is not caused by 12 volt electrical systems. The major cause of house fires is cooking. I...
  • Re: Headlight oddity
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 06 Mar 1996 09:49:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...When I >>first start the engine, the alternator light stays on, and voltage at >>the battery is rght around 11.5 to 12 volts...
  • Re: Igntion coil failure
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 08:29:30 -0700
    ...is not doing its job the coil will get a full 12 volts which will overheat it. I am making this assumption since the...
  • Re: Relaying Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
    Sat, 2 Mar 2002 00:08:37 -0900
    ...The alternator > output is limited to whatever the voltage reg is set at (13.8-14.4) not 12 > volts. > > If you only read...
  • Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 25 May 2005 17:53:21 -0700
    ...I rarely drive far > with the fridge running on propane since I can't trust it to stay lit > and 12 volts works good...
  • Re: Frig on 12v
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:27:39 -0700
    ...As long as the battery is providing 12 volts or more, the > reefer should be heating and cooling fine. So I'd check to...
  • Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:54:44 -0500
    ...so (and apologies for my ignorance in advance), what does the 12 volts do? Sent from my iPad On Aug 29, 2012, at 8...
  • Re: Fuel Transfer Pump recomendations
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:01:00 -0700
    ...in my 90 Westy and I'm not happy with the 12 volt Fuel Transfer Pump that came with the kit. I think the...
  • Re[2]: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
    Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
    Fri, 14 Mar 97 11:29:00 PST
    ...chain in US) 3) the reason for 2) is best understood by reading a book on Marine Electric systems try "The 12 Volt Bible"