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Date:         Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:25:47 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cigar Lighter Wiring Question.
Comments: To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com>
In-Reply-To:  <54F5B775-1578-46DC-B2F5-2D37897798AC@q.com>
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I have not installed my BD one...but I did install a 3 socket cigarette lighter adapter direct wired to backup battery with an on and off switch for total 10 bucks.

91 GL Auto "Gringo" On Aug 19, 2013 12:14 AM, "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:

> Exactly what I have. Drill an extra hole and all those switching issues > are gone. > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic umbilicus > > On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Bill Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I like the dual USB outlet from West Marine. No more lost adapters > > and charges all of my stuff though I heard that Blackberry don't work > > with it. > > > > Bill > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Aug 19, 2013, at 12:39 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: > > > >> Take a look at the lighters available from West Marine. Way better > quality than auto parts shops. > >> > >> Karl Wolz > >> Sent from my electronic umbilicus > >> > >> On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:27 PM, Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote: > >> > >>> <<I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm > wondering if this is just a straight forward swap for a replacement bought > at my local parts store? > >>> Thanks, > >>> > >>> Bob Anderson > >>> '86 Vanagon GL > >>> Wilmington, MA>> > >>> > >>> Bob: > >>> > >>> As I recall, it wasn't too bad of a job, but I think that was because > I bought the kit from Go Westy, and it had complete instructions. While I > don't like their inflated prices, the instructions are invaluable to me, so > I paid a little extra and had no problems. Go Westy had the illuminated > version, and I've had no problems since installing it about seven years > ago. If you have the option between solderless connectors and solder, go > the latter route with heat shrink tube. I've never regretted soldering any > wire connections, whereas I've regretted using solderless connectors plenty > of times. > >>> > >>> Troy >


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