Check some Marine outlets, I have seen some very good, low current flourescents for under $40. ie West Marine

"Anthony L. Mourkas" wrote:

> Before I left for our recent 6,000 mile Summer road trip I installed some > of the Hella flexible stalk lights referred to previously in this thread. > I was able to purchase them through a local FLAPS, VIP Auto Parts, via > special order, order today, pick up at store tomorrow! > > I installed two 7" stalk lights ($31/each) on the metal panel at the > front bottom of the upper berth where they can be used by the rear seat > passengers while seated, and by the lower berth occupants while reading > before "lights out". I also installed using an aluminum plate an 18" > stalk light ($42) just aft of the pop top support bars where they attach > to the bodywork above the sink. This light can be used to illuminate the > lower kitchen area, great for seeing in the fridge or cabinets at night, > or rotated upward to allow the driver's side upper berth occupant to read > at night. I plan to install another long stalk model on the passenger > side as well. > > We are very pleased with this setup which performed very well on our trip. > > Tony > > Anthony L. Mourkas > Hampden, Maine, USA > 1984 Vanagon Westfalia > 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel