Date:         Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:10:03 -0500
Reply-To:     Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@MARIONETTE.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@MARIONETTE.CA>
Subject:      Re: Additional tail lighting
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
In-Reply-To:  <20070707022157.04A1A1E832A@tc5.main.nc.us>
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It was suggested on this list to upgrade the taillamps to P21's. They fit
and are much brighter.  I did this with no problem but was unhappy that
the taillight and brakelight had the same brightness.  I eventually found
a lamp labelled R10W, the exact same lamp as the stock 5 watt bulb, but 10
watts.  So I get brighter without any possible issues.

Gregor


On Fri, July 6, 2007 9:21 pm, Edward Maglott wrote:
> I've been wanting to add some additional lights to the back of the
> van to augment the somewhat feeble stock lights.  One of my concerns
> is that when i have my bike on the back of the van, the lights are
> partly blocked by it, making matters even worse.  I noticed this
> light on sale the other day at harbor freight tools for $12.99:
> http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=93263
>
> My idea would be to put two of these in the back window at the upper
> corners, glued to the inside of the glass.  They would be out of view
> from inside, since they would be up in the area of the AC cabinet.  I
> already have the electrical converter for trailer lights that makes
> the 2 bulb light system work with the 3 bulb system of the
> Vanagon.  So that would take care of that issue.  I went and looked
> at it in the store, and they are bigger than I thought they would
> be.  4 inches.  Later, I noticed some lights on trucks that I see on
> my commute.  (I like trucks
> lately:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/emaglott/sets/72157594574573264/ )  I
> noticed what appeared to be this type of light fixture on some
> trucks.  10 LEDs with a little magnifying lens for each.  5 on each
> circuit.  Quite bright and that piercing LED light that really seems
> to catch your attention.
>
> This is a project just in the thinking phase, but here I toss it out
> to the list for consideration...
>
> Edward
>