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  • Re: low-voltage lighting
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 07:36:33 -0800
    ...low-voltage lighting > > AC or DC isn't important with a simple resistance load, like an > incandescent light bulb (that includes quarts halogen). If...
  • Re: Lighting Options....??
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:20:16 -0800
    Bus Depot has the inexpensive H4 option which will certainly give you better lighting. If you want to make your 85 more European we...
  • Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 23 May 2000 10:11:34 -0700
    ...Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs > 3) Other than whiter light, do you think they'll provide better lighting > than the stock bulbs? > NO. Save...
  • lighting efficiency
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:26:27 -0400
    Related to earlier discussions of interior lighting: Incandescents produce about 16 lumens per watt LEDs produce abot 30 to 35 lumens per watt, although...
  • Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:49:02 -0700
    ...lighting fridge on propane Just read the vanagon.com article about lighting the fridge. Does anyone remember when a listee contacted Dometic about this...
  • Re: Lighting stove before lighting fridge
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:08:04 -0400
    At 12:46 PM 8/19/2015, Jeff Palmer wrote: >When I turn off the fridge i do so first at the tank so...
  • Re: Fw: H4 E-code Headlamps
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 23:03:12 -0800
    The Stern Lighting web site give specific directions for adjusting the light pattern of the E-Code headlights. Check it out at: http://lighting...
  • Vanagon Lighting (was: low cost fluorescents...)
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Sun, 10 Apr 2005 22:33:33 -0400
    ...draining it too much, why not look into the various LED lighting possibilities? They are tremendously efficient, don't heat up, and won't...
  • Strange Propane Fridge Lighting Method
    Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
    Sat, 16 May 1998 07:57:35 -0700
    This is weird...but it works! I used to have a hard time lighting my propane fridge. I would follow the directions to the...
  • lighting the fridge
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:39:11 -0300
    Many of us are going to have a hard time lighting the fridge for THE FIRST TIME in the spring/summer. If, after the...
  • Re: Interior LED Lights?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
    Sat, 9 Nov 2002 17:24:58 -0700
    ...It makes a good reading light for that seat and can be aimed around for weak general lighting. I like it, but wish it...
  • Re: Interior Light Improvements?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:40:08 -0400
    ...Wanting to improve my 12V interior > lighting and looking for ideas. > > I've got a couple of sets of those cheapo rope lights attached...
  • Re: Hella Headlights and Such
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 12 Dec 1998 10:57:47 -0800
    Kent, Thanks for the Stern Lighting web site. VERY informative!! I suggest it as must reading for any list members who are thinking about...
  • Re: low-voltage lighting
    Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 22:11:11 -0900
    ...low-voltage lighting One thing I forgot, be sure the lamps are really 12V DC and not 12V AC. You could be in for...
  • Re: Bright lighting
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:13:55 -0800
    ...On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 5:36 PM, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote: > What is "inverter assisted lighting"? And what is...
  • Re: Just some annoyances..
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:26:35 -0400
    ...1) What options are out there to add night lighting to the gear box area, either from above or below? At night it is...
  • Re: Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 02:28:44 EST
    ...Another choice is RV lighting. Campers Choice 1-800-833-6713 will send you a catalogue which includes 12V light fixtures including one decorative...
  • Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:48:07 -0400
    ...lighting fridge on propane Just read the vanagon.com article about lighting the fridge. Does anyone remember when a listee contacted Dometic about this...
  • Re: interior led lighting update
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:58:16 -0700
    ...Well so far at least, no long term, Consumer >> Reports type rating yet :) >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/vanagon-interior-led-lighting...
  • Re: low-voltage lighting
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 23:40:09 -0600
    ...A second battery is recommended for running that much lighting. Chris Smith At 09:14 PM 2/13/02 -0500, Bradley Flubacher wrote: >Precisely...
  • Re: Daniel Stern Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 8 May 2007 08:59:35 -0700
    ...On 5/8/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > I have lighting questions. > > Anyone know how to actually TALK to the Daniel Stern...
  • Re: where to buy H4 connectors for lights (was RE: Ecode light report )
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:51:06 -0500
    Daniel Stern Lighting! www.danielsternlighting.com Daniel offers fast, wonderful service. Although the connectors aren't listed on the site, a quick e-mail...
  • Re: Lighting stove before lighting fridge
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:09:18 -0700
    ...I assume I would get the same air in the fridge gas line causing difficulties in lighting. I find if I light the stove...
  • Re: Headlight switches.
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:22:26 -0700
    ...lighting connected to the switch dimmer wheel. (if you use the later switch in an earlier van you will have NO dash lighting) Mark...
  • Re: Dash lights
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Fri, 13 Nov 1998 17:11:21 -0800
    ...using some gelatin filters, <I>a la</I> stage lighting, to change my dash lighting to red (for my nighttime missons.) _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO...
  • Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:44:04 -0700
    Oh my..........
  • Re: lighting the fridge
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 18 Sep 94 10:03:12 EDT
    Alistair Bell wrote:> > > Some observations on fridge lighting... > > > ...I have given up on looking for the pilot light through the little > window in the...
  • reefer lighting & led display - Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:03:29 -0700
    Well, Part of my recent reefer lighting problem is the fact that the "*" led wasn't working . . . the reefer was lit but the led...
  • Lighting the fridge in Frigid Weather????
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 10:21:39 -0500
    ...I was thinking of plugging it in overnight to get it going ---- and then lighting it in the morning before we leave. Is this...
  • Re: HiPo lights?
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Mon, 27 Apr 1998 15:08:21 -0700
    ...http://lighting.mbz.org/faq/, and when you're through, check out > their main page at: http://lighting.mbz.org > > I've never dealt...
  • South African inner headlight resources
    Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
    Thu, 5 Nov 2015 08:13:53 -0500
    Hello Vanafans!! OK, right now I'm looking to add some kick ass halo lighting to my existing SA Grille lights. The 7" rounds...
  • Re: H4 headlight conversion?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 08:50:47 -0400
    ...So much > better lighting than the stock sealed beams. Airhead carries > the cheaper Far Eastern made H4s too - they're OK, but the > Hellas...
  • Re: lighting harness for trailer question
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Mon, 20 May 2002 10:58:35 -0700
    ...lighting harness for trailer question > > > > have a utility trailer about to show up and was > > wondering how you go about hooking up a lighting...
  • Re: Makeup mirror lighting(new thread finally)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 14:23:17 -0400
    ...Makup mirror lighting > > Has anyone noticed that the light on the makeup > mirror, (on the back of the passenger > sunvisor), has a built in...
  • Re: Lighting Upgrades
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 10:33:19 -0700
    ...Sylvania also makes an auxiliary headlight designed to supplement the stock low-beam lighting. ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park...
  • Re: Interior lighting
    Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
    Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:20:05 -0500
    ...Interior lighting > > > > I've been looking for a light to replace my still working 25 year old, > > little incandescent fixture over the range, thinking...
  • LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Mon, 9 May 2011 20:56:35 -0700
    Seems many are trying out LED lighting for their vans. My solution as follows; "INREDA" under cabinet strip units from IKEA. 30 LEDs in...
  • Fwd: 91 fridge not lighting
    Historical mailing list - William Manley
    Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:30:06 -0600
    ...It's the square RED lamp at the upper right of the fridge controls, on the 90-91 automatically lighting fridge, not the green...
  • Tail lights and mirrors
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:04:59 -0600
    ...So much > better lighting than the stock sealed b... A reminder that we still have that way-below-cost closeout deal on the Bosch...
  • Re: New LED lighting and camping updates
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 8 Nov 2013 07:12:22 -0600
    ...New LED lighting and camping updates Just wanted to share my latest interior lighting modification. Very happy with the end result and thanks to...
  • Re: Interior lighting
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:23:13 -0400
    ...But so far, all > I've found > is standard RV fluorescent lighting (12 V), which I find to be harsh > and > irritating in color...
  • Adding accessory/lighting?
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Sun, 4 Jul 2004 23:25:34 -0700
    ...Now I realize > that I have a nice power source for an accessory or additional lighting in > the back that can be switched on...
  • Re: Headlight Information
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:06:03 -0500
    ...Check it out.... > > http://lighting.mbz.org/ > > Regards, > Jon >
  • Re: Just some annoyances..
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:14:28 -0300
    ...lighting.jpg >> >> > Gordon: > > Have a boo on-line for pictures of a T3 Dehler Profi camper and have a look a the cabin lighting...
  • Re: Interior Light Improvements?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:54:24 -0800
    On 1/23/06, David Wilhite <dlwilhite@comcast.net> wrote: > > Anybody have some recent ingenious interior lighting options for their > Vanagons using Neon or...
  • Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:52:43 +0000
    Check out http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/
  • Re: Westy Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:58:17 -0400
    ...They seem to be >hyper sensitive to this and I could never get even or consistent lighting You notice the silicone insulation on those...
  • Makeup mirror lighting(new thread finally)
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:54:13 -0400
    ...Makup mirror lighting Has anyone noticed that the light on the makeup mirror, (on the back of the passenger sunvisor), has a built in...
  • Re: NO Relay, what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 22:04:55 -0400
    If the typical relay is sold for lighting applications, wouldn't that be continuous duty? Edward At 09:27 PM 7/8/2005, you...
  • Re: Lighting stove before lighting fridge
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 21 Aug 2015 22:42:57 -0500
    Good to know! > On Aug 21, 2015, at 1:08 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > > At 12:46 PM 8/19/2015...
  • Re: WHat is this for
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:32:54 -0700
    ...combustion chamber, also good for >pumping air into chamber for easier lighting... > >On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 2:08 PM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848...
  • Re: Lighting stove before lighting fridge
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:00:44 -0700
    ...Lighting stove before lighting fridge Not sure about the fridge. But if I did the same to the stove and left the knob "on...
  • Dressing up my 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:29:47 -0600
    ...So much > better lighting than the stock sealed b... A reminder that we still have that way-below-cost closeout deal on the Bosch...
  • Re: Bright lighting
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:36:27 -0500
    ...Bright lighting I try not to modify, drill holes, etc. I brought with me from USA a dozen 120 volts "economy" fluoresent lamps and...
  • Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
    Historical mailing list - M Williams
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:09:23 EDT
    ...lighting fridge on propane Just read the vanagon.com article about lighting the fridge. Does anyone remember when a listee contacted Dometic about this...
  • Re: Bright lighting
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:21:36 -0000
    ...I think these days inverter assisted lighting is a very good alternative. Ark
  • Re: grill
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sat, 24 Sep 2005 15:53:35 -0500
    ...If you want to improve your lighting you should add relays for your current lights and/or install higher wattage bulbs. Both of these...
  • Re: interior lighting - led strip
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:55:28 -0800
    ...Got much better light in the van now. > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/02/23/vanagon-interior-lighting-with-led/ > > > alistair >
  • Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:11:17 -0700
    ...lighting fridge on propane > > Just read the vanagon.com article about lighting the fridge. Does > > anyone remember when a listee contacted Dometic about this...
  • Re: Westy Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:21:32 -0700
    The very best interior lighting upgrade I've got in my van is a bunch of those LED headlamps. I have the normal hard...