Date:         Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
Reply-To:     Jerry Denton <jerrycorrine@hotmail.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jerry Denton <jerrycorrine@hotmail.com>
Subject:      Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
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Simply install a DPDT (double pole, double
throw) rocker switch somewhere, I put mine in the dash next to the
radio.  Hook up the hot wire to one side of the switch, and the ignition
switched wire to the other, then hook the radio power wire to both of
the other poles. Then you can use the switch to turn the radio on and
off when the ignition is off.

--
Stuart MacMillan
Seattle

Did much the same with mine except I hooked one side up to the auxiliary
battery.  Normally, I have it switched so that the radio is  powered through
the ignition switch.  But while camping, or otherwise wish to hear the radio
without the ignition switch on, I can switch to the auxiliary battery with
no fear of running the main battery dead.  The radio I have installed came
with a remote control!  (Can't imagine why one would need a remote in a
normal vehicle!) Now, while camped I can lay in bed and control the
radio/tape/CD changer, changing from one mode to the other, controlling
volume and turning the unit off all without leaving my comfy bed!



Jerry and Corrine Denton
'91 Westy The Silver Fox
"El Zorro Plateado"

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