In a message dated 11/08/2006 11:29:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Frank is  using "ignition-switched" power so that headlights can never be
left on by  mistake as presently configured at the factory.

Sam, thanks for jumping in there.  That's one  reason.  The other is to make
the kit simple to install for the non  electricians who order the kit !  If
you know your way around  electrons then you probably won't be ordering my kit
anyways as you know what to  do.  The loss of a few volts is insignificant.  I
get 11.5 volts at  the head light socket using my kit and wiring plan.  You
may be able to  boost that a bit by taking the power directly from the battery
with a # 12 gauge  wire and grounding the headlights to the body as close to
the headlight sockets  as possible as Denis suggests.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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