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Subject:Re: wiring a dome light, in back of westy
From:Doug Alcock
Date:Tue, 14 May 2002 10:12:06 -0400

>Hey folks,
>
>I would like to wire a simple, 2 cell dome light in the back of my 1986
>Westy.
>
>The light I bought, is a simple, low profile 2 bulb florescent, which has
2
>leads (positive, white and negative, black).
>
>I am wondering, where & what can I wire this light to, in the rear of my
>van, so it is hot all the time. I am hoping to avoid having to wire all
the
>way to either of my batteries.
>
>Any suggestions, diagrams or fotos would be great!.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>dave :)
>1986 Westy 101k

Hi Dave,

        You can run wires from the light above the cabinets ---- through
the shelf channel, around/above the closet and to the rear shelf. from
there you could drill through to whereever you're putting the light. I
don't have my Westy in front of me so this description may not be perfect
--- hopethis helps. I did this to mount my flex-arm Osram reading lights
--- it was quick and easy.

Cheers,
Doug