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Subject:Re: Interior Lights/rechargeable batteries
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Sat, 16 Oct 1999 23:14:46 -0700

We use a single burner Coleman lantern which works off of the disposable
propane cylinders.  Works real well if you're not fighting with summer heat,
but if it's hot and muggy out, you won't like the extra heat.  Double burner
stoves make too much light, by the way.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Demarest <Dldemarest@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 1999 7:36 PM
Subject: Interior Lights/rechargeable batteries

> I'm about to take off for Mexico in my 86 Vanagon and I'm trying to figure
> out a good way to make light in the interior for reading, cooking, etc.
> Candles may ignite my curtains and battery operated light will be
expensive
> and wasteful.  I've searched for a battery charger for AA & C cells
that'll
> plug into the lighter, but this does not appear to exist.  I'm sure lots
of
> you have  solved this problem somehow.
>
> Thanks for all the help with the bed last week.  My new home is ready to
roll
>
> Doug
> Minneapolis, MN
> 86 Vanagon
>