Date:         Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:37:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: A Good Cigar Lighter?
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On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> >
> >
> > > What's a good, tight-fitting cigar lighter type receptacle that mounts
> > > well to thin metal like the dash?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rocky J Squirrel
> >
>
> I like the ones I got at West Marine. Nice rubber gaskets and hole cover
> flap.
>
> I
>
  Google "Digikey" or permutations of that.  They make a copy of the West
Marine socket for about 1/4 the cost.  It also has an available twist lock
matching male plug end available.  I have had a couple in service in my van
for a year without any issues.

https://picasaweb.google.com/dhanson928/VanagonMods#5422691687359055010

  I've since mounted a second Digi-Key power outlet through the perforated
grill area up on the top of the dash and moved my satellite radio into the
ashtray.  Amazingly, the Sirrius dock set-up just kind of 'snaps' right into
the ashtray....sometimes things just 'fit'...rarely but it happens.