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• Re: Onboard Battery Charger
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:43:44 -0700
  ...wrote: > > I use this charger with an odyssey pc1200 AGM battery: > > http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-chargers/12-volt/5-10amps/ > GU2611-1.html > >
• Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 19:40:48 -0500
  The 12 volt side is not creative at all. However, if you want to some how hard wire the 110 v side, you need...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 18:50:38 -0400
  ...What's the point?...>> > > > No, the 12 volt heater doesn't shut down for 20 minutes after startup. > If selected, it's on as...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:12:18 -0500
  ...Thanks, Steve On Dec 14, 2013, at 3:53 PM, Scott Daniel wrote: > Basically you want to get 12 volts to the 'trigger terminal...
• A tale of lights (not taillights)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 22 Jan 1970 00:40:02 -0500
  ...But no +12 volts getting to bulbs. Check Bentley. Pretty simple. Check connector in engine compartment wiring cabinet. No +12 volts. Okay, now to...
• Re: Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:43:46 -0700
  ...Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ? Scott, From what I recall, the propane and 110AC are controlled by the temperature knob...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 16:57:16 -0400
  At 15:54 8/8/2000, George Jannini wrote: > No, the 12 volt heater doesn't shut down for 20 minutes after startup. > If...
• Fridge wiring?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:59:21 -0700
  ...When using a Westy kitchen in a non-westy van, can I just wire it directly to a 12 volt source and have it...
• Re: W pretour trip report
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 19:56:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...The small electric motor inside most 120V dryers is actually a 12 volt DC motor! So, if you rip out all the rectifiers inside...
• Re: Camp stove input requested
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:23:22 -0500
  ...Pop-Up Roof with double bed Cushioned seat behind drivers seat with underseat storage 3-seater rear bench folding to Removable 110/12 Volt...
• Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:15:30 -0700
  ...Next step is adding a 12-volt socket powered by the aux battery. Can anyone describe their ideal location for such a socket? My...
• Re: fridge ques
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 May 2004 17:16:18 -0700
  I have run several Westy fridges on propane without any 12 volts hooked up. It may be that the last version from 1990/91...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:53:29 -0400
  On 7/11/2012 3:12 PM, george jannini wrote: > The 12 Volt setting bypasses the thermostat and the heater is > operating 100% of...
• 12 volt outlet polarity?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:21:32 -0400
  Hey Folks Wiring an extra 12volt outlet in the back this evening for my Electric cooler. Does anyone off hand know the polarity in...
• Re: Injectors not firing ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:50:00 -0500
  ...Are the injectors getting the 12 volt supply? If you are getting > good > spark, all the wiring is good, and 12 volts is at...
• Re: Trivia question early vanagon Electrical
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 5 May 2025 09:31:28 -0700
  ...NET> wrote: > > Hi folks, > > What is the name of the European 12 volt connector in my 84 vanagon that is mounted to the right...
• Re: The Extra Battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 12:13:22 -0800
  ...Also, having an auxiliary battery allows more efficent use of the 12 volt operation of the fridge... like when you stop for gasoline or...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 20:31:48 -1000
  ...89 syncro westy backup 12 volt Mick, I'd check the wattage requirements for the fridge. You could find your auxiliary battery drained flat...
• Re: Another Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:02:58 -0800
  ...IMHO it is best to run on 12 volt if you are on pavement... perhaps it is good that it blows out.. just in...
• Re: Westy Florescent Interior Lamps
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 05:09:21 -0800
  ...Northern Arizona Wind & Sun has the Trim-Lite 12 Volt DC catalogue on-line here: http://www.windsun.com/Misc_AE/Thin-Lite.htm...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Sep 2008 to 4 Sep 2008 - Special issue (#2008-966)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 08:44:46 -0700
  ...6 watt bulb on 12 volts draws a 1/2 amp, 12 watt lamp on 12 volts draws 1 amp. 24 watt lamp on...
• Re: Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 17:54:09 -0500
  ...Start the van, and 12 volts should be present at the socket again. Just to make sure, you could turn off the van, reconnect...
• Re: 12 Volt Outlet - Source?
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:44:04 +0200
  ...A poor but proud race. > KG6RCR > > > > > Gnarlodious wrote: > > >Entity Chris Paquette spoke thus: > > > > > > > >>I'm looking for a 12 volt outlet (dual receptacle) that...
• Re: Summer Comfort Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:04:01 -0700
  ...12v Fans Al, I picked up one of these several years ago http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/12-volt-clip-on-fan/26213...
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 23:18:10 -0500
  ...You claim to be having 12 volts to the coil. You claim you have changed the coil wire. Why you no change the coil...
• Re: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:48:50 -0400
  Notice that this 12 volt microwave has 4 gauge wires and shows connecting it directly to the battery (through a fuse, of course). Not...
• lights dim since 6 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 13:48:57 EST
  After completing most of the conversion to change my 83.5 Westfalia from 12 volt to 6 volt I have run into several problems...
• Re: 12 Volt for radio.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 07:46:14 -0400
  ...Where is the best place to connect the 12 Volts from the battery to the radio? My son and I are getting a 84...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:43:15 -0800
  ...I am a recovering 12 volt user and I am listing on e-bay some of my stash; 12 volt mini broilers(item# 320083018788...
• Re: Wiring question 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:54:40 -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: [WetWesties] Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 May 2015 18:27:45 -0700
  This one? http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels- <http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Kits/c1_272/p2747/12-Volt...
• CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:42:27 -0700
  ...but I do know that 2, 6 volts can = 12 volts. So which is "better"? My intended application/use is: Battery under rear seat...
• Re: Battery Demand Calculator
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:49:14 -0700
  ...12 Watts, 12 Volts. Only >> vaguely recalled Ohm's Law at that moment, didn't obviously know the >> resistance of the unit, so couldn...
• Dometic Refrigerator -- 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:08:35 -0400
  ...The frige works on A/C and 12 volt but she is unable to get it to function on propane. Anyone have any suggestions...
• 12 volt lights
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 18:21:48 -0500
  Anyone know where to get decent light fixtures for the westy kitchen? They have a 12v flourescent at home depot, but it's really...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:54:40 -0800
  ...when back up light on, I can't use the new 12 Volt outlet. But that's easy to work around. Hope that's...
• Propane While Driving (response)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 00:07:02 -0400
  ...As for 12 volt vs. 120 volt see my article on the gopher. 12 volts provides just as much cooling as 120 volt. its...
• Re: LVC: Learning Electricity & Testers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:49:52 -0700
  ...Try "Managing 12 Volts" by Harold Barre. Covers the basics pretty well.
• '66 progress, questions about wiring, lights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 09:52:08 -0700
  ...I can't use my 6-volt generator pulley on my new 12 volt alternator, need a new pully. 12 volt dome light bulbs...
• Re: faucet is not working
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 29 May 2000 14:22:58 -0400
  ...Check for > 12 volts at the faucet. Then try "jumping" the switch with 12 volts from the > battery. If it still does not work...
• 87 Cruise Control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:07:41 -0800
  ...With the #4 jumper in place and a volt meter at the pump in back, I read 12 volts at the plug using + to...
• Re: Wesipes
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 16:55:33 -0800
  ...The current (amps) required > to provide the power (watts) that these kind of devices typically have > is beyond the practical output of a 12...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:33:31 -0500
  ...PM To: Dennis Haynes Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent) My apologies. My "engine off" comment...
• Re: HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 10:59:29 -0600
  ...Does it also work on 12 volt? (I believe the thermostat functions on 12 volt. If that is so you should not get any...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:25:26 -0700
  http://www.marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle � I have replaced all stock units with this one and have added them in all spots...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:35:12 -0700
  ...Socket pin 1 = ground for relay coil Socket pin 2 = 12 volts in (from X circuit) to drive fog lights, only present when ignition...
• Re: Propex Heater Group Buy
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 10:36:22 -0700
  ...I've heard that at 20 degrees F, it makes the temperature in the van around 50. >- is it strictly propane (and 12 volt...
• Re: More on the - '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 09:11:44 -0500
  ...it probably works they get really fussy when they sit without being used. >> Dan, (and Todd), the green LED should work in both 12...
• '75 Westy refrigerator question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 10:54:49 -0600 (CST)
  Howdy, would anyone know what the correct resistance is for the 12 volt heating element in this absorption type fridge? (Perhaps this info can...
• Re: shower
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:19:13 -0600
  ...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: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 19:21:29 -0800
  Where does BenT sign up? Mike Non squirrel mike On 3/3/07 4:53 PM, "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM> wrote: > --snip-- >> So...
• Re: water tank pump problem
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 11:51:48 -0400
  ...If the pump still doesn't run, leave the two wires connected together and measure for 12 volts at the pump If there is...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:58:08 -0600
  David, The test light will not work as a test jumper because it is designed to light with 12 Volts, so is your vacuum...
• the 6->12 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 07 Oct 1995 14:27:51 -0600
  I've noticed a few questions about 6 to 12 volt conversions recently. Here's my experience, plus some stuff from a 1989 VW...
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:20:30 -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...
• Van Solar Heaters - With Links
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:35:12 -0700
  ...ClearDome Solar Forced Air Interior Window Room Heater http://www.cetsolar.com/intsolarheater.htm - size 2' x 4' - weight 8 lbs - 12 volt electrical...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:49:57 -0400
  ...Actually, a *fully charged* "12 volt" battery will have a resting voltage closer to 13 volts. 13.5 volts is a typical value for...
• AC in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:36:29 EDT
  ...and am considering purchasing large solar panels to power a second 12 volt deep-cycle battery that would run a 1500 watt inverter. Any...
• Re: 12v/110v converter info needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:58:54 -0500
  ...A better option would be to get a 12 volt TV and 12 volt adapter for you laptop. This would be more efficient. Dennis...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:23:07 -0500
  ...Since this wire is #12, and NC engine off, it would be prime for a 12 Volt outlet tucked up on RH side of...