Date:         Thu, 4 Sep 2003 22:48:45 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Krypton or halogen bulbs in rear lens
Comments: To: Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet <normandsylvie@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2003090423243182@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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The higher wattage bulbs produce enough heat that it will melt the
plastic housing and  the lense. BTDT!!!!

However, I am running the 50 watt bulb in my Vanagon as a backup light.
It really works!!!! You can get away with it as long as you don't leave
the vehicle in reverse too long, in which case the light will do its
thing to the plastic.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet wrote:

>Is there a gain to put kryton bulbs as rear position lights (in the
>Vanagon rear lenses) to be seen a little more in night. And if there a
>gain, which model fits in.
>
>Also, is there a risk to put halogen (50W bulbs) as back lights.
>
>Just trying to se is ther a way to be seen a little more (and see more
>when have to camp after the sunset).
>
>
>Normand Gagnon
>NormandSylvie@attglobal.net
>Westy GL 85
>Jetta Wagon 2003
>
>
>