I've been in the same boat/van.  Before you spend any money on "fixes", try
cleaning the connections and the inside of the lenses.  These two simple
things gave me 50% better lighting.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Ri
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 11:16 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: So... what is the answer for these poor lights?

Hi All

Following the threads about the lights for the vanagons, and their
subsequent poor illumination, which is the best way to fix it?

Our low beams SUCK. Our high beams are ok! But, even our high beams don't
get flashed by people. Living on the Oregon Coast, the blackness + wetness
at night is so dark it sucks the light out of the air!

I understand the problems as this?
        1. Add a relay for the switch.
        2. The glass/lenses are poorly designed.

Then I hear that for the $$$ a South African (round head light) setup is a
better way to go cuz the lenses are cheaper? $350 for rectangular lenses
really makes me squirm.

Can someone one enlighten us on what is the *true* way to have proper
lighting?

Thanks!

Glen & Ri

87 Westy Tiico
67 Single Cab
02 Prius