You need to add your own inverter to get DC-AC if you are not plugged into
AC externally.   I use a small 300 watt inverter mounted in the "hidden"
compartment behind the socket.  Plenty for a laptop.

Brian

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Zappe" <Zapvw@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 10:38 AM
Subject: westy elec. outlet

> went camping this weekend and have never tried this.  while driving tried
to
> plug in my cell phone charger in the outlet, but got no juice.  of course
it
> works when i am plugged in at the campground but i thought you could use
the
> outlet when the engine was running?  is there something i need to do for
it
> work?  any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> andy
> 85 westy
>