Date:         Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:49:51 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <synergx@IBM.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <synergx@IBM.NET>
Subject:      Re: More light for rear interior
Comments: To: "Elkavitch, Michael and Diana" <elks@TOP.MONAD.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <199904052301.TAA12475@top.monad.net>
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I use a regular clip-on reading lamp with a flexible gooseneck, with an
11-watt PAR-style high-efficiency fluorescent (from Sylvania) in it.  That
is rated as a 40-watt equivalent, which is plenty because the reflector
focuses it all in one direction.  If hung from one of the tent support
posts it lights up the kitchen and central area beautifully, and it clips
to the utility shelf or whatever for a reading or task light.  It draws a
bit over an amp total at 12v.  We hardly ever use the built-in halogen
light anymore.

The snags are that it trails an extension cord around, and that it runs on
110v.  I have a small (140w continuous) Stat-Power inverter velcroed to the
forward face of the kitchen cabinet which serves beautifully for this and
other light AC duties.  The inverter is powered by cig-lighter plug into a
set of three sockets I mounted on the inner-after edge of the driver's
seat-box.  It draws about 60 milliamps no-load, same as the refrigerator
auxiliary fan, so I can leave it plugged in for days without drawing the
battery down much.

david

At 19:01 4/5/99 -0500, Elkavitch, Michael and Diana wrote:
>Well, it is getting close to the time that Siegfried will carry us on
>vacation. I would like to add a reading light on the passenger side rear.
>Any thoughts on what/where to get one and the best way to install it? TIA
>        Mike

David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net