I've been using two of those since last August.  I mounted one vertically on the pillar right behind
the sliding door.  I ran a small wire to pull power from the dome light just above the window.  I
sank two self-tapping screws into the pillar and mounted the light on the screw heads.  Works great
but only problem is it tends to get knocked off in that location.  I mounted the other one with
velcro onto the shelf above the two storage bins in front of the closet.
-Hans

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Wasson" <briwasson@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 4:46 PM
Subject: Low-cost 12v fluorescent fixture at Home Depot

> FYI, today I was at Home Depot and picked up a small fluorescent light
> fixture for around $10. It runs on either eight AA batteries or an
> optional AC adapter. I noticed that the DC-in plug took 12 volts, and
> figured I could retrofit it to work with 12v auto wiring. A few minutes
> to take it apart and solder leads to the plug outlet and I now have a
> nice $10 light that I can install in the Vanagon. I haven't hooked it
> up yet, so I can't comment on the light output. If it's good enough I
> may replace the stock light over the kitchen with another one of these.
>
> Brian W.
>