That's the mysterious silver socket.

http://www.vanagon.com/info/faq/#silver_socket

Michael Blackburn

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of James Piotrowski
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 2:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Mystery Accessory

I have some kind of outlet or accessory plug, or something, on the dash of
my '82 Westy.  What I see is a round metal (aluminum probably, maybe
stainless) collar, with a hole.  The hole is approx. 1/4" in diameter.  This
is mounted in the dash directly above the "TEMP" knob for the aux. gas
heater.  At the bottom of the hole is some strange kind of socket.  No, this
is not a lighter-type hole, smaller than that.  The strange socket looks
like maybe it holds a type of lightbulb I've never seen, but a very small
one if that's what it is.  Any clues what this is? or what it's for?  If I
have a chance I'll get a jpeg.

James M. Piotrowski