Date:         Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:45:18 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: 12v AC power inverter in a Vanagon GL
Comments: To: dave <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <B6079893.C402%dave@sparkplug.com>
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Why not install it in the lower cabinet?  I have a 200 to 250W one
installed in the cubby hole next to where the 120V plug is.  I "split" this
plug so the top outlet is connected to that long extension cord and the
bottom one is connected to the power inverter.  About as clean as you can get!

At 03:45 PM 09/10/2000 -0700, dave wrote:
>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
>
>

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