I did this a few years ago, and more recently replaced the incandescent bulb
with a dc compact fluorescent. But I'm still looking for some other
alteratives. The website Frank Condelli posted that sells quite a variety of
12vdc LEDs has been very helpful.

Ed in CT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geza Polony" <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: Instead of LED do fluorescent

> Another easy way to get light upstairs is to use a home lighting apparatus
> with a standard-base 12 vdc fluorescent bulb (find them online or at RV
> places.) Cut the plug off, replace with cigarette lighter plug, you got
it.
>