Well, judging by the wiring I see added to vanagons  for gauges and radios
and such, 'strung across' seems to be the standard, which I find appalling.
Why not route wires and bundle and mount them nicely like factory
installations ?  like, it's rewarding to do a neat job.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Mike Collum
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 7:29 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Internal 115V power

1.  Why not mount the box permanently with a "Cutout" in the kick panel?

2.  I'm not sure I understand what you have in mind when you say "strung
across the top of the engine".  I would think running around the engine
bay in such a way as to avoid the engine would be prudent.

Mike

John Rodgers wrote:
> I have periodic need to have internal 115/120 Volt  power available
> inside my van, and I always wind up have to string an extension cord,
> leave a door or window cacked open for the cord access, etc. I'm
> thinking of installing a 4 gang receptacle under the rear seat, with a
> metal box under the seat and the receptacles themselves faceing out from
> under the seat. It would be mounted on that board that makes for the
> storage space under the seat. For wiring, a heavy cord would be wired
> into the receptacle and strung through a hole in the slanted firewall
> under the seat into the engine bay and  strung across the top of the
> engine and the plug end would be tied off right at the rear service
> hatch opening. This would allow for simply plugging in an extension
> cable at the rear of the vehicle, eliminating all that other hassle.
>
> Just wondering if there are opinions as to better arrangements, or
> things to watch out for, cautions, etc.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>