Date:         Thu, 31 Aug 2006 06:29:57 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: inverter lighter plug cable?
Comments: cc: jpalmer@MTS.NET
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In a message dated 30/08/2006 1:07:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

My SO  managed to shut the sliding door on my almost new Motomaster
200w invertor  the other night, crushing the plug that goes in the
lighter socket.   Phooey.  It came with two detachable cables, one for
the lighter and  one going straight to the battery.

I called Xantrex (the company that  makes them) which sounds a lot
like the heartburn medication I was on and  they sell a replacement
cable for $25US including shipping, and it takes  2-3 weeks.  I only
paid $40 for the entire unit new.

Does  anybody know if there is a generic replacement, and even better
if its  available retail in Canada?



Jeff, first off I would strongly advise you to  forget the lighter plug
adapter and connect your inverter directly to the  battery.  You will get much
better performance.  The problem with  using the lighter plug socket on the
Vanagon is first the plug you are putting  in is probably loose as the size is not
to European dimensions and secondly the  wiring to the lighter plug is too
small of a gauge to handle the current draw  you may subject it to.  If you
"REALLY" want your lighter socket plug back  you can buy lighter plug replacements
at Canadian Tire or any good auto parts  and just connect it on the end of the
wire you have.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
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