Noel Cookson wrote:
>
> Are the ordinary automotive relays able to operate at low voltage? That
> is what is required to make this relay operate more reliably than the
> old solenoid.
>
> Also you have to be concerned about exposure to the environment. The
> headlamp relays I am familiar with would not last long on the bottom
> side of the vehicle.
>

I've done 3 or 4 of these on various buses and vanagons, and I always
put them under the back seat.
  30 to 50 amp contacts, 12v coil, from Radio Shack, etc.

Larry A.