Date:         Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:56:08 -0800
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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I use my roof-mounted spotlight for backing light. Unity 300, 000
candlepower, I think.  Aircraft landing lights, those are sometimes used as
auxiliary lights.  Might be good as backing lights.

Aside note: there's all kinds of new lighting options now showing up on
off-road vehicles recently in the deserts. LED, projector beam, etc.  Lots
of light out of very compact fixtures.
On Feb 16, 2013 12:02 PM, "neil n" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> I've nearly finished installing a back up light. It's switchable from
> dash (switch near shift lever when in reverse). Relay is a 5 pin
> waterproof type.
>
> 87a of relay is normally closed. As is, the wire from 87a is taped and
> firmly cable strapped to the relay body well away from any metal.
> But.....
>
> Since this wire is #12, and NC engine off, it would be prime for a 12
> Volt outlet tucked up on RH side of rear upper Westy shelf
>
> image. Arrow points to intended location:
>
> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qPdIzZgxrFY/UR_k7-An-KI/AAAAAAAAG7Q/zuzkWdSefEA/s576/12%2520Volt%2520Outlet.jpg
>
> I see this as a useful spot for running a compressor, rear light, etc.
>
> Plan is to run the + supply wire up the passenger side vent, then
> through interior wall.
>
> Will securing wire at area behind tail light, and up higher near the
> vent be sufficient?
>
> FWIW, 30 + power is fused on the supply side of the relay.
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>