Date:         Sat, 20 Jun 2015 17:56:35 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Los Angeles Folks Meetup & Solar!
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I had a great meetup with the Vangelenos
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/725680570882543/permalink/773211782796088/>,
who I found on FB.  Some of them didn't know about this list, so I gave
them the list's email address.

It was great meeting with local Westy enthusiasts informally for a few
hours.  I saw lots of mods and upgrades today.  I was most impressed with
the versatility of solar panels.  One of the members uses solar energy to
run all of his electrical accessories including his portable fridge-freezer
24/7! He removed his city water hookup and replaced it with a connector to
his solar panel. The panel is very lightweight and flexible, much to my
surprise. Another member has a solar panel installed "stealth" in his
luggage compartment!   (He said it was very hard to find one that would fit
perfectly.)

Until today I didn't realize the convenience of solar panels.  I thought
they were bulky and heavy, and had very limited uses.   Solar energy in my
van is now on my wish list!

Patti
90 Westy Automatic
Los Angeles

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