Check some Marine outlets, I have seen some very good, low current
flourescents for under $40.
ie West Marine

"Anthony L. Mourkas" wrote:

> Before I left for our recent 6,000 mile Summer road trip I installed some
> of the Hella flexible stalk lights referred to previously in this thread.
>  I was able to purchase them through a local FLAPS, VIP Auto Parts, via
> special order, order today, pick up at store tomorrow!
>
> I installed two 7" stalk lights ($31/each) on the metal panel at the
> front bottom of the upper berth where they can be used by the rear seat
> passengers while seated, and by the lower berth occupants while reading
> before "lights out".  I also installed using an aluminum plate an 18"
> stalk light ($42) just aft of the pop top support bars where they attach
> to the bodywork above the sink.  This light can be used to illuminate the
> lower kitchen area, great for seeing in the fridge or cabinets at night,
> or rotated upward to allow the driver's side upper berth occupant to read
> at night.  I plan to install another long stalk model on the passenger
> side as well.
>
> We are very pleased with this setup which performed very well on our trip.
>
> Tony
>
> Anthony L. Mourkas
> Hampden, Maine, USA
> 1984 Vanagon Westfalia
> 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel