Check out:

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

I think www.eurocampers.com sells plus for these

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
>Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 14:03:06 -0600
>From: James Piotrowski <jmpio@NHBM.COM>
>Subject: Mystery Accessory
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>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