Date:         Mon, 9 Oct 2000 15:45:23 -0700
Reply-To:     dave <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
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From:         dave <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
Subject:      12v AC power inverter in a Vanagon GL
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Hi Folks,

I am wanting to drop in a 12v 300w AC power inverter (from Circuit City) in
my 1991 Vanagon GL.

I bought the longer version, that allows direct connection to the battery,
rather then just to the cigarette lighter. I am installing mine, so I can
run my view cam in my bus, with out having to rely on the battery. I would
also like to use my Powerbook some times.

I was curious, if anyone else has installed one of these in their vans, semi
permanently?

My first thought, is that I would like the inverter out of sight. Under the
passenger side seat seems like a good place for it.

I love the idea of installing it, so it is clean, and easy to get to. I have
considered, using a Sawzill to cut out a small faceplate, the same size as
one end of the inverter, in the seat structure, so I can have full time
access to the outlet and on/off switch.

Would anyone have any thoughts on cutting the metal, below the passengers
seat? My hope, is that I would not be compromising the seats structure and
integrity.

Has anyone installed a DC power inverter in their bus? I would love to hear
suggestions, or especially see pictures of where you put it.

I would consider putting it under the drivers side seat, except I have a CD
changer there.

Please feel free to email me directly with ideas, experiences, suggestions
or pictures.

Thanks much,

Dave Bowers :)
1991 Vanagon GL 54k