Date:         Tue, 26 Aug 2003 21:03:32 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <jmeeks@GASLIGHTMEDIA.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <jmeeks@GASLIGHTMEDIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2 questions from  a new list member
Comments: To: Martin Haggblom-Payne <martinhp@PIPELINE.COM>
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Martin,
        BTDT on the Halogen transformer surgury. I installed a string of 3
under-counter lights from Wal-Mart replacing the horrid flourescent lamp my
westy came with. (I keep the Original fixture boxed and bubble wrapped. I
believe these lamps are 3W but I can't find the package/paper to verify. It
is really good light, very brite and cosy. It's wired right into the 12v
line. Make sure you tap an always hot line like the drivers side dome light.
        Another nice lighting addition is the Coleman Tent Light Model 830-250
found at K-mart. Powered by 4 AAA batteries. It was designed to attach to
tent material using a backing plate and 2 PowFul magnets on the lamp. Works
as intended in the pop top or stick it right on any metal surface. I have a
felt backing to protect the surface. Good light and can be moved around as
needed. (No Mods Needed ;)
Enjoy your WBX.
John Meeks
Top of Lower Michigan
91 Westfalia MultiVan


     -----Original Message-----
  <<<<SNIP>>>>
     1.  I found a set of 2 halogen lights this weekend at IKEA
     that I'd like to
     put in the camper for extra light when camping.  They use 10
     watt bulbs and
     are designed for under-counter or recessed lighting in a
     cabinet.  They plug
     into the wall using a transformer that converts 120v 60hz to
     an output of
     12V AC 1.67A 20VA.  My question is, will these work in the vanagon if I
     hardwire them to the 12V system(w/out the transformer).  The
     set was only
     $9.95 so no big deal either way but they would be cool to have
     in the westy.

        Thanks,

     Martin