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Subject:Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
From:Oakland Westfalia
Date:Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:15:30 -0700

Venerable listees,

I just finished setting up my aux battery (Optima dual terminal yellow
top) in my 1987 Westy under the driver's seat.  Next step is adding a
12-volt socket powered by the aux battery.

Can anyone describe their ideal location for such a socket? My first
choice would be just above the shore power (120V) outlet, but I can't
figure out how to route the wire to the "secret" compartment from the
driver's side battery box. I can route the wire as far as the top left
side of the fridge but no further. I would prefer not to have to pull
the fridge, drill more holes in the van's underbody, or drill unsightly
holes in the cabinets to add the socket there; cabinet holes behind the
scenes are ok.  Solutions to this problem or other possible
locations/experiences?

TIA,

Al (aka Allison)
87 Westy Yellow Topped

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