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Subject:Re: Interior Lighting
From:GMBulley
Date:Tue, 24 Mar 1998 10:31:53 EST

In a message dated 98-03-23 18:39:28 EST, mjd@NTR.NET writes:

<< I'd like to have
 something rigged to the door switches on the driver and passenger doors
 for the cabin area and something triggered by the sliding door for the
 rear compartment. I know pretty much how to do the wiring, but does
 anyone have any ideas as to light fixtures.that can be run off 12v ? >>

JCWhitney carries a number of 12v florescent fixtures. They are low load and
come in a myriad of sizes/wattages. Plenty of light.

We have a couple in our van, a dual 13 watt tube design about 10" long, and a
dual 20 watt design, about 21" long. We glued three 1" x 2" rare-earth magnets
to the back,  so they will stick anywhere on the van. Also, we attached 12'
cords so we can use them outside the van when camping. Beats the heck out of
kerosene or propane lanterns, ugh!

gmbulley
cary, nc