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Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 5 2022, 07:19 AM

Bought the WYZE motion sensing night lights for the bathroom originally. They are small, rechargeable, and have a magnetic back. They easily stick to any metal surface; they supply sticky-metal pieces for walls etc WYZE sells them on their website in packs of three.


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Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 5 2022, 07:37 AM

From their web page:


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Posted by: 76-914 Mar 5 2022, 09:02 AM

Like!

Posted by: Montreal914 Mar 5 2022, 11:38 AM

Neat! Thank you for sharing.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 5 2022, 12:20 PM

Originally, mounted one next to a gate lock; getting the key in at night was
hit-or-missi
The light doesn’t stay on long and is discreet. Later, I mounted one in the bathroom so I would have just enough light to navigate. Then, the AHA moment; front trunk light for the 914 ! No wires required and the magnetic back makes it easy to reposition

Posted by: raynekat Mar 5 2022, 05:50 PM

Great idea.

Posted by: barnfind9141972 Mar 5 2022, 10:27 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=643 awesome idea! Also where did you get that cover for the gas tank area? Looks great!

Posted by: JamesM Mar 5 2022, 11:23 PM

I have similar magnetic motion sensing lights in my Vanagon that i use when camping.

Super handy!

Never even thought about sticking one in a 914 trunk.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 6 2022, 01:25 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24976

I made a paper template. Then transferred the pattern to this lightweight sheet foam. Either bought it from OSH of on-line. I may have a link, but a google seach on sheet foam should do the trick
My cover have been 10 years of use; keeps the tank clean and stops those micro drafts from entering the cabin.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 6 2022, 01:29 PM

@ barnfind9141972

I made a paper template. Then transferred the pattern to this lightweight sheet foam. Either bought it from OSH of on-line. I may have a link, but a google seach on sheet foam should do the trick
My cover have been 10 years of use; keeps the tank clean and stops those micro drafts from entering the cabin.
Seller:
Foam Factory
586-627-3626
17500 23 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI
I bought a 1/2 sheet of 3/8” sheet foam


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Posted by: barnfind9141972 Mar 6 2022, 02:19 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=643 awesome! Great trick, does it just stay in there because of the precise shape or did you use anything to hold it in place?

Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 6 2022, 02:33 PM

It lays in place. Since it fits the contour of the space, it just sits there. When you make the paper template, you’ll see.

Posted by: barnfind9141972 Mar 6 2022, 05:41 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=643 thank you! I’ll now have an illuminated trunk and a neat gas tank area!