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Date:         Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:29:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Internal 115V power
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <477319CE.8060304@charter.net>
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1. Why not mount the box permanently with a "Cutout" in the kick panel?

2. I'm not sure I understand what you have in mind when you say "strung across the top of the engine". I would think running around the engine bay in such a way as to avoid the engine would be prudent.

Mike

John Rodgers wrote: > I have periodic need to have internal 115/120 Volt power available > inside my van, and I always wind up have to string an extension cord, > leave a door or window cacked open for the cord access, etc. I'm > thinking of installing a 4 gang receptacle under the rear seat, with a > metal box under the seat and the receptacles themselves faceing out from > under the seat. It would be mounted on that board that makes for the > storage space under the seat. For wiring, a heavy cord would be wired > into the receptacle and strung through a hole in the slanted firewall > under the seat into the engine bay and strung across the top of the > engine and the plug end would be tied off right at the rear service > hatch opening. This would allow for simply plugging in an extension > cable at the rear of the vehicle, eliminating all that other hassle. > > Just wondering if there are opinions as to better arrangements, or > things to watch out for, cautions, etc. > > Thanks, > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver >


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