Date:         Thu, 27 May 1999 14:24:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
Comments: To: Paul Albert <got_art@telis.org>

Paolo:

I have figured it out on my own (with some help from list members), and I am
doing it now...   I pulled the front carpet and pad out (they were badly in
need of cleaning anyway), and I am running a length of jacketed wiring
harness from the battery box to the dash right along side an existing
conduit.  Once behind the dash, I will use one of the wires to bypass fuse
#3 (I will add an in-line fuse at the battery).  In addition, I will add
another line that connects my aftermarket 3-outlet 12v receptacle (mounted
on the heater box below the radio) and the radio.  I plan to leave
additional leads available for CD Radio, amplifier, and one or two other
items.  This way, all the accessories will run from the auxiliary batteries
whether or not the ignition is switched on.  (My radio currently only works
with the ignition on - bad for camping <g>)

In addition, I have run another length of this jacketed wiring harness (it
carries two 14 gauge wires inside a PVC sleeve) under the floor of all the
cabinetry and back to the "secret compartment" next to the water tank.  In
there, I plan to install a fuse block and a panel-mounted 12v receptacle for
running accessories in the cabin area.

Let me know if you have questions.

Brent Christensen
'89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"
'95 Cherokee Sport

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Albert <got_art@telis.org>
To: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 1999 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?


> >Is this as simple (ha) as disconnecting the main battery lead from the
fuse
> >panel and running a "hot" wire from my battery bank to this fuse?
> Exxcellent query- when you get the answer and it is not on the
> list-please pmail me the answer. Thanks. when you have time
> Ciao,
> Paolo
>
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