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RE: Plugging in the van...
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Mon, 04 Nov 1996 16:31:01 -0500
Of course Ron is are right, the AC system is independent of the 12 volt stuff. There are some neat ways to connect them...
Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 21:38:04 -0800
How many people know you can screw a wood screw into a 12 volt battery in the right place, and tap into just 6...
Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:52:34 -1000
...89 syncro westy backup 12 volt Interesting this notion of running the fridge on propane while driving. My other wagon in the UK would...
Re: radiator fan
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:15:34 -0400
...One wire to the connector will be hot (nominal 12 volts). The others are for different speeds. Using a piece of wire to jumper...
Re: 12 Volt Appliances: Correct Formula to Figure Amps Consumed?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:42:21 -0500
...12 Watts, 12 Volts. Only vaguely recalled Ohm's Law at that moment, didn't obviously know the resistance of the unit, so couldn...
Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:37:52 -0800
...The Dometic RM182 fridge can work very well on the 12 volt setting but often tends not to for reasons that aren't its...
Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:39:00 -1000
...89 syncro westy backup 12 volt > > >> Mick, you said, >> >> <<...12v seems kind of useless anyway if it doesn't work when you're not...
Re: '66 progress, questions about wiring, lights
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Mon, 22 Apr 1996 13:47:49 -0600
...or did it change when they went to 12 volts?) Don't know, but those covers have saved me from losing a headlight a...
Re: '91 Vanagon GL -- Where to get 12 volts for JVC radio from Crutchfield?
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:51:45 -0700
...What is easiest place > to get 12 volts. A/C controls are blocking access to cigar lighter. > > > > Thank you, > > > > John > -- ________________________________________________________________________ Mark Belanger - mbelanger@gmail...
refrigerator help
Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:00:55 -0700
...I just installed a 12 volt marine battery under my back seat; there was allready a marine case under the seat, and wiring coming...
Re: napa fan - junk?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:37:48 -0500
...Mon, 20 Jun 2005 15:14:53 -0600 > >i bought a black, 6", 12 volt oscillating fan at napa to use while >camping. item...
12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
Historical mailing list - honemastert
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:01:01 -0700
Anyone know where to get something like this? Thought it might be cool to 'decorate' the van for the holidays :-) Kids would get a...
Re: fridge....saga continues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:50:59 -0500
...Almost right ! The later model fridges with automatic piezo needs the 12 volts to get the piezo to work so you can't light...
Wiring question 84 westy -addendum
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:12:26 -0800
...The other wire is from the output of the > relay to make sure the fridge only runs on 12 volts while the engine is...
Re: Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:04:35 -0500
I believe one of the accessories you can buy for the Honda EU1000 generator is the 12 volt cable. Plugs into a special receptacle...
Re: Fridge on DC power
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:37:31 -0500
...not designed to work on the 12 Volt setting > when the bus is stopped. > > The 12 Volt setting bypasses the thermostat and the heater...
Re: 12 volt lights
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 16:37:07 -0700
...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 4:21 PM Subject: 12 volt lights > Anyone know where to get decent light fixtures for the...
Re: timing light
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:40:51 -0400
Roger, when I check the timing on my '84, I clip the timing light lead that needs +12 volts on the +12 volt alternator...
Re: Coil boil
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:49:28 -0700
...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tune-up-parts-coil/coil-12-volt-bosch-w-hall-system-00041 http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage...
Re: Shower from sink set up
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:21:40 -0300
My plan is to by a second westy water (sink) reservoir submersible 12 volt pump and a length of clear plastic hose to fit...
More 12 volt systems information
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 26 May 1999 12:42:05 -0700
Just found another good resource for auxiliary battery information. They also sell equipment for managing multiple battery systems. http://www.cruisingequip.com/index.html...
Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:06:29 -0500
12 volt blankets--sounds like a winner for the upstairs bunk. Just as long as you don't try to run the fridge off...
Re: Running a second inverter
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 07:48:40 -0400
...What are the chances that the adapter converts the AC to 12 volts DC? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:59:02 -0700
> ..........VW went to 12 > volts in '67. I believe that 12 v was a vw option before 67, but became standard in 67. Tom...
Re: everything 12 volt site
Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:19:34 -0700
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P>Jerry,  Thanks for the 12 volt site.  What I really need at this...
Re: Lead Acid Battery Bank and Solar Charging
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:19:00 -0700
They are all 12 volt and used with an inverter. I will have to nail down the AH when I can get there again...
Re: 12 Volt Appliances: Correct Formula to Figure Amps Consumed?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:53:46 -0700
...High - 0.6x amps >> >> But entering 12 volts and 12 watts here, >> http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/page2.asp shows 1 Amp. Here: >> http...
Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption. 12 volt operation.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:50:10 -0500
---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Back in the RV refrigerators were often equipped to also run on 12 volts for safety reasons. There...
Re: Fuel injector operating voltage
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 8 Dec 2010 17:09:01 -0800
...3 ohms at 12 volts = 4 amps. They will burn > out fairly quick if left energized. The water cooled injectors are ~ 16 > ohms > so...
shower
Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:52:32 EST
...under my home sink that run water through a small tank its 120 volts would a 12 volt to 120 inverter be strong enough?
Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
Mon, 2 Apr 2007 06:47:48 -0500
>>... why use propane while the van is moving?...<< Simply put, 12 volt operation doesn't keep my beer cold enough. YMMV. George, Jo & Ollie...
Re Adjust Battery LED Pot
Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
28 Nov 1994 15:05:22 U
...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: Laptop Power Consumption?
Historical mailing list - Billy
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 11:27:34 -0800
...Your Voltage is 12 volts Your Current is 3.5 Amps What you need to know is Watts, which BTW is how we Canadians...
Re: stupid electrical question
Historical mailing list - Jack
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:42:15 -0800
...When I > test it I'm supposed to get 12 volts for a wipe, then 0 volts for an > interval, then 12 volts again...
Re: Electrical Wire Gauge Conversion Tables URL
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:11:22 -0900
Does anyone know of an amperage capacity table for 12 volt dc systems? It's easy to find this data for 110 and 220...
Re: coldness of frig
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:25:37 -0500
...The 12 Volt setting only works when the engine is running, and is not meant to chill the box, it'll only keep a...
87 Synchro: extra battery and books
Historical mailing list - cmonster
Thu, 23 May 2002 12:47:36 -0500
...I'd like to hook the fridge up to a separate 12-volt. Is there any particular recommended brand or a 12-volt specific...
Laptop Power Consumption?
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 11:44:38 -0700
...the power requirment is listed as 16 Volts / 2.6 amps On the bottom of the 12 Volt to 16 Volt Laptop Power Converter...
Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
Wed, 27 May 1998 09:31:59 -0400
Joe, By "incredibly well" I am comparing the propane and the ac mode to the 12 volt. With such a poor result in 12...
Re: napa fan - junk?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:48:40 -0500
on 6/20/05 4:14 PM, Aaron Pearson at Aaron.Pearson@GXT.COM wrote: > i bought a black, 6", 12 volt oscillating fan...
Re: Blue wire to aux battery dead
Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
Mon, 7 May 2007 08:48:08 -0600
...The blue wire from the alternator is producing 12 >> volts and the starting battery is charging just fine. I looked at >> the wiring diagram...
12 volt heater suggestions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Coggia
Sat, 9 Oct 1999 15:50:04 EDT
The cold is comin'. I'm looking to supplement my 80's heat situation.....and it needs it. Thanks in advance. Dennis New Hampshire...
Re: 12 Volt Outlet - Source?
Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:06:35 -0400
RV Parts Outlet should have what you want: https://www.rvpartsoutlet.com/newstore/nojava/getcatinfo.cfm? refid=49A33F77%2DBEA1%2D446D%2D9D9B36B8439656A3 Michael My VW...
adding LED interior lighting
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:42:40 -0400
...off of 12 volts.=20 Is there an easy way to run 4.5 or 6 volt LEDs on 12 volts? Some sort of...
Van Solar Heaters
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 14:20:08 -0700
...ClearDome Solar Forced Air Interior Window Room Heater - size 2' x 4' - weight 8 lbs - 12 volt electrical draw 1 amp per hr for...
Is this a good deal??
Historical mailing list - chris jackson
Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:22:55 -0700
...Plug the charger into the 12 volt cigarette lighter or accessory outlet and suction cup the panels to a window. Works in any vehicle...
[f]Re: camp.products.source
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Tue, 28 Feb 1995 13:01:49 -0800 (PST)
So martha rubin says: > > > 12-volt blenders! Anyway, I called their 800 number immediately Oh great. I can just see it now. Crisco and...
Re: camping accessories?
Historical mailing list - vw woody
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 16:24:16 -0500
...Actually, what I've been using a hell of a lot is my 12 Volt power source.I use it in conjunction with my...
Re: 12 Volt Appliances: Correct Formula to Figure Amps Consumed?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:29:41 -0700
...So an appliance that consumes 12 W at 12 volts will draw 1 amp. You're not doing anything wrong, Ohm's Law is...
Re: 12 volt battery rejuvination/restoration
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:38:44 -0500
...12 volt battery rejuvination/restoration Has anyone on the list seen the youtube videos on rejuvenating a 12 volt battery and tried this. I...
12 volt heaters?
Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
Thu, 28 Sep 1995 19:54:13 -700 (PDT)
I saw a tiny heater that plugged in the cigarette lighter (which isn't used for cigarettes by anybody I can think of). Anyone...
Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
Tue, 26 May 1998 16:16:23 -0400
My Westy refrigerator works incredibly well in both the propane and the 110 volt ac mode, but not so well in the 12 volt...
Re: 12 Volt Appliances: Correct Formula to Figure Amps Consumed?
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:28:26 -0500
...12 Watts, 12 Volts. Only > vaguely recalled Ohm's Law at that moment, didn't obviously know the > resistance of the unit, so couldn...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:22:07 -0400
...Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question Having read the post regarding Canadian Tire's battery sale, CDN Tire has 2 batteries...
Batteries assembly
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:57:29 -0000
...My TV works on 12 volts, Sat. TV receiver is 12 volts one, the rest of equipment is 120/220 volts. What is the...
Re: Fw: Dash Power outlet..? revised
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:57:48 -0400
...BMW-Style Socket with > Cover] > *Firstgear* BMW-Style Socket with > Cover > $13.99 Firstgear BMW-Style Socket with Cover Adapts any *12*-*volt* > motorcycle...
Re: stupid electrical question
Historical mailing list - Office 2004 Test Drive User
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:58:33 -0600
...When I > test it I'm supposed to get 12 volts for a wipe, then 0 volts for an > interval, then 12 volts again...
Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:37:30 -0500
I got one of those trucker's 12 volt electric blankets for my daughter's Christmas present. (OK, a true "go Dad" kind of...
Re: Electrical Mods
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Apr 94 00:19:34 EDT
Even a 100 amp heater at 12 volts is not enough to make much of a dent in the heating system of an air...
refrig.
Historical mailing list - Tim Lott
Sun, 16 May 1999 17:30:56 EDT
...What setting should you use while in route 12 volt or gas? Can anybody give me a rough estaminet how long the propane will...