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• Re: Fw: interior lighting for westys
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 00:05:17 -0600
  ...interior lighting for westys >Just to let you all know...I bought 6 taplights and installed 4 in my >westy...works great and lights...
• old style spotlights?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:15:58 -0800
  ...For checking out campsites, for lighting up other vehicles, even for extra lighting driving off road.. I still see em on emergency vehicles, power...
• Re: Headlight relay(s):great link T!
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 18:41:24 -0400
  ...Wolz wrote: >> >> Does anyone have a schematic for a headlight relay system? >> >> Karl Wolz > ><http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays> > > >hth, >TBerk
• Re: our new 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Patrick & Stephanie Harris
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:10:58 -0700
  ...However, I'll keep my eye's peeled when I change the tranny oil.... :) > I believe the Nth American market have different lighting to...
• Re: lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 23:03:56 -0800
  At 07:58 PM 12/18/96 -0600, you wrote: >Hey all, >I have a quick question about lighting. > >What I want is brighter...
• Re: Headlight Relay Info
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 06:21:41 EST
  ...Stern document on lighting upgrades. The problem with this scheme and the other upgrades, as I have pointed out before, is twofold. First, it...
• Re: Question about Vanagon external lighting
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:13:34 -0800
  to all who want better light and not going for LED.... try the Eiko 3497 or Sylvania 3497LL... and I think you will like...
• tricky lighting problem
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 11:11:45 -0500
  Hello I seem to have a problem with the right rear turn signal that it will not work when the headlights are on but...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:56:48 -0800
  ...the following is a response from Daniel Stern (Stern Lighting:http://lighting.mbz.org/faq/) to my headlight question- - - > My question is this: Is...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . .
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 11:17:03 EST
  ...3/ Although I was not compelled to use higher wattage lamps, I, too, installed relays for the lighting load solely because I did not...
• Westphalia Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 15:47:26 -0500
  I'm open to any suggestions about problems I'm having lighting the gas refrigerator on my 1980 Westfailure. I pulled the refrigerator out...
• Wiring problems with tail lights etc
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 11:32:37 -0700
  ...and total re paint lighting units were removed and re installed Now having this happening VW Problems with lighting 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia 1993...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:48:25 -0600
  Agreed - but that silly switch controls it all! John On 11/21/2013 11:20 AM, mark drillock wrote: > on Vanagons very little of...
• Re: Strange Propane Fridge Lighting Method
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Sat, 16 May 1998 13:07:13 -0400
  ...I read once that lack of oxygen was a primary cause for the propane not lighting). Well without pumping I get an instant light...
• LED dash lights; bright oil idiot light
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Fri, 20 May 2005 12:06:51 -0400
  ...I love the red dashboard lighting... great for night vision, will never burn out, and red lighting gives the bus an "airplane cockpit" look...
• Re: LED bulb source to replace original halogen kitchen light?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 May 2016 01:19:03 -0400
  ...However I doubt you'll find one that gives anything like the same omnidirectional lighting. Yrs, d
• Re: Camp lights alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:04:49 -0500
  ...Here it is - a salt/ seawater lighting system! > > http://www.gizmag.com/salt-sustainable-alternative-lighting-lamp-saltwater/38626/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm...
• Re: Westy Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:13:38 -0400
  Found some nice 12" lamps at home depo only 10.00 ea. installed three in rear two on each side of rear seat one...
• more bulbs...
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:07:47 -0800
  Since we're on the subject of dash lighting... Does anyone know if there are supposed to be lights at... The headlight switch? The...
• Mood Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 02:35:43 EST
  So I got an 83 westy...the lights in the cluster have yellowed...Has anyone done, or heard, some way, or any way to...
• Re: 100W/80W bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 22:19:03 -0800
  ...I STRONGLY suggest you read about this on the Stern Lighting web site at http://lighting.mbz.org/ . He strongly recommends against the larger...
• Re: fridge lighting
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:03:25 -0700
  ...I have down loaded lighting instructions as well as a wire > diagram. It works on 120V. Now I am trying the propane. What > electrical...
• Re: Adding accessory/lighting?
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 10:59:41 +0200
  ...Adding accessory/lighting? > > Some time ago, I took out the rear heater unit from under the rear bench > on > > my 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:36:05 -0800
  ...I'm pretty disturbed by how self-centered you are about your lighting. Let's see... you have your standard high/lows, you have...
• Re: 7 " Eurospec lamp and H4 bulb sources
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:58:09 -0600
  >> Look up Daniel Stern lighting. He's right here in Atlanta and sells the >> best 7'' e-code headlights by Cibie. Daniel J. Stern...
• Re: LED Lighting upgrade: summary
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:43:23 -0700
  --snip-- The end result: a bright white look (or blue or even red if you so desire...) to your interior lights and what I...
• Ultimate cup holders and other refinements.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Mon, 15 May 2000 15:03:06 -0700
  ...Also improved the lighting for camping - I think. check out http://www.mcn.org/b/roadcow/addition.html to see the results. Ron Bloomquist...
• Re: HID light upgrades - anyone try them?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:31:15 -0400
  I recall reading on Stearns Lighting, that HID bulbs throw a straight pencil like beam and must be mated with suitable lens in order...
• Re: Xenon Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:24:53 -0600
  ...Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:13:19 -0500 > >I need headlights, and have always thought that the lighting for the >Vanagons was sorely lacking...
• Re: Dressing up my 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:07:09 -0700
  ...So much > > better lighting than the stock sealed b... > A reminder that we still have that way-below-cost closeout deal on the Bosch...
• Dometic fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 21:23:16 -0700
  ...I was wondering if the LED indicator light on the panel just below the stove should be lighting up when I switch the power...
• Re: Experience with adding addtional lights
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 16:34:19 EST
  If any else is interested I sell this Hella XL Auxiliary lighting kit for $140. It comes with a lifetime warranty (from Rocky Mountain...
• nightime visability
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Aug 1994 17:45:13 +0800
  ...neon under body lighting neon lighting around your license plate frames moving X-mas tree-type lights around your license plate frames, which can...
• Re: Help lighting fridge
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:21:39 -0400
  ...Follow refrigerator lighting directions. > > These things always worked for me when my refrigerator was functional. But it quit cooling, and after a long series...
• Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:28:49 -0400
  ...in that department. > > <snip> > I have finally figured out a "sure lighting method" for my Vanagon > refrigerator. Instead of trying to see the pilot...
• Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:20:24 -0700
  ...Who cares if the Westy lighting could have been made to last for 50 years of living in the Westy with a costlier and...
• EVerything you want to know about lights...
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:35:10 -0600
  ...There is a fairly good article on lights and aftermarket lighting options in the JUNE issue of European Car magazine. One thing it concludes...
• Re: Mood Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:37:41 EST
  Many auto part stores carry little colored "rubbers" in assorted sizes that slip right over the bulbs. They are very inexpensive, and I have...
• Re: Instead of LED do fluorescent
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:54:15 -0400
  Another easy way to get light upstairs is to use a home lighting apparatus with a standard-base 12 vdc fluorescent bulb (find them...
• Re: Problems wit rear lighting need the wisdom of the ages
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 14:27:18 -0700
  ...Problems wit rear lighting need the wisdom of the ages > > Note I have also posted this to individuals Have no idea if this will...
• Re: Westy Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:03:00 -0600
  ...On Mar 21, 2011, at 11:21 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > The very best interior lighting upgrade I've got in my van is...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:00:29 -0800
  ...White LED lighting > "I feel your pain" comes to mind as a response. I've had the same reaction > to the LED lighting I...
• Re: Light Inside Camper/cockpit lighting
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 15:59:09 EDT
  Mick and Tim-- On the subject of Westy interior lighting in the cockpit area, I wired an extra interior light over the passenger seat...
• Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
  Historical mailing list - ID Workshop
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 13:35:07 -0800
  ...I have been planning on upgrading my Synchro's lighting for some time. However, I am skeptical of these bulbs and their Performance claims...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:34:37 -0700
  ...and these are > the > words from daniel stern lighting and susquehannah motorsport.. both > auxillary > lighting retailers..
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:16:51 -0500
  ...White LED lighting > "I feel your pain" comes to mind as a response. I've had the same > reaction > to the LED lighting I...
• Lighting question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 15:31:22 -0800
  Are the SA rectangular lights the same as the US versions? Or are they E-code lights? Any possibility of someone selling these for...
• Re: Lighting Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 07:08:06 -0500
  Thanks guys. Experience pays off. I gave the little pump about 50 strokes and she lit the first try. I was getting frustrated. I...
• Re: Quad Grilles are Back!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:26:20 +0100
  ...difference? replacement bulb difference? Take a look at this FAQ! http://lighting.mbz.org/faq/ It seems to answer most of your questions. PerL...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin G. Gilbert
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:22:16 EST
  Those little "As Seen on TV" tap lights are pretty cool. A couple of strips of velcro and they mount anywhere, jutting out from...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . .
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:55:46 EST
  In a message dated 12/26/03 12:48:48 PM, THX0001 writes: << Hella H6054, E-code headlamps available from Suquehanna MotorSports (http://www...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 00:02:05 -0700
  ...Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit That is a very clever circuit, and cleverly laid out as well. BD 433 is a 22 volt GP...
• Re: Photo of LED light strip results
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 8 May 2011 22:38:57 -0400
  ...I have been eyeing the PC case lighting. It's all 12v and fairly cheap. I want to add some dim red LEDs for...
• Re: Question about Vanagon external lighting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:18:29 +0000
  No need for VW numbers. This information is what I wanted, thanks. Jim On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 6:05 PM Dan N...
• Subject: top speed of westie
  Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:30:29 -0700
  Well I also was driving out west in WY a few years past and top speed of my '71 westie was a lighting 40...
• Re: VDO wiring help needed!
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:41:32 -0400
  ...The brightness of the VDO gauges "adjusts" perfectly with the instrument cluster lighting then. John Vanaru.com
• Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:49:30 -0400
  ...I vary the setting >for lighting with temperature ---- only if it is really hot will I light it >with the setting on high. (This...
• Re: 91 fridge not lighting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:06:42 -0400
  ...Not a bad sparker, else there would not have been any lamp lighting at all.
• tap lights, was: interior lighting for westys
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 06:12:46 -0500
  ...interior lighting for westys They don't mention the batteries in the ads, do they?.. I see a flaw like that and I stay...
• Lighting Dometic when already cold. Tip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:21:24 -0700
  For those of us with Dometics that are, uh, less efficient, making sure thermostat is turned to "Max" may help when lighting. Especially when...