

| Subject: | Re: Cool Lighting |
| From: | Standley, Craig |
| Date: | Mon, 10 Sep 2001 16:51:37 -0800 |
I'd like to see some pics of how you mounted it. I used to have a gooseneck lamp in the rear of my lower bunk in my old '81. It was great for reading as I fell asleep while camping, I want to install something similar in my '84. -Craig > -----Original Message----- > From: sheng [SMTP:sheng@SEANET.COM] > Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 3:52 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Cool Lighting > > Frank - > > I'm using two 6 - LED fixtures manufactured by a company called Holly > Solar. > > The problem I wanted to solve was needing two independent reading lights > for > the bottom bunk, plus have cargo lights for the back cargo area, plus have > lights so I could see into the back storage lockers at night. To do all > these jobs, the lights had to have a swivel neck so I could point it where > needed. > > I ended up using 2 "CLW-6 Cabin Light" fixtures wired to my auxillary > battery powered by a solar panel. If my math is correct, they each > consume > less than one watt! > > Here's the dealer I bought them from, and his prices are good. He also > sells these fixtures in 1 LED, 3 LED, and other configurations as needed. > The 1 and 3 LEDs don't have enough light to serve as cargo lights....just > barely enough for reading, IMO. > > http://www.alfenterprises.com/sporting_goods/led_low_voltage_dc_lighting.h > tm > > These lights aren't cheap; $41 each. But they'll last without maintenence > (or bulbs) for the life of your Westy and beyond. If you want a picture > of > how I mounted them, let me know and I'll put a snapshot up on the web. > > Happy motoring. > > Steve Hengeveld > Seattle, WA > '91 Westy CastAway
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