Date:         Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:44:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Jon Brown <jbrown510@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jon Brown <jbrown510@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Re: HID Lights
Comments: To: eric abercrombie <ericsaddress@cox.net>
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> I've got a project for you....  Design a set of recessed  aux lights
> in the front face of the upper westy luggage tray, maybe power flip
> out  so when not on they can't even be seen..  three in front and two
> on each side.

I'd just put them behind lexan/clear plastic covers.  The covers could/would
be flush with the luggage rack.  The lights would be recessed behind them.

Brilliant idea...  somebody into modifying the heck out of his van should do
this Eric....

I'd also like some rear facing lights while your at it for when I'm backed
into a campsite :)  Obviously with a dedicated switch accessible from either
the drivers seat (for backing in) or from outside the van (for when parked),
and obviously fed off the house battery for when the motor's not running.

The only problem is what to do with the pop-top going up and down, it'd
change the angle of the lights...

I have a 3rd brake light that is a 12" long horizontal strip of red LEDs.
It has a horizontal pivot mount on either end to aim it.  Maybe one could do
something like that,  maybe even leave it externally mounted... although the
SWEET set-up would be to recess it inside the top and then to counter
balance it so that it automatically leveled whether the top was up or
down...

wow...  you've got a lot of work to do Eric...