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LisaR Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#712808
Hi Guys!
We are wanting to very discreetly install a stereo in our '60 bug.
Our issue is what type of 6-12V DC-DC step up converter we should use.
Has anyone used the JayCar step up for this Voltage? We havent tried it as concerned the 2amp output current is not enough to run the stereo and will just blow. This is about the only one we have found readily available.

My hubby, a sparky, is considering trying a 24-12V DC-DC converter with 10amp output and wiring it backwards....anyone know if this could actually work?

Thanks HEAPS for your thoughts!

Lis

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#712810
better of converting the whole system to 12Volts much easier and will work better lights horn wiper stero etc etc
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#712827
yeah upgrade the whole leckys to 12v.. u wont look back
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LisaR Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#712830
Girl on a budget here - but a hubby who can do it all himself! Is it expensive/difficult to convert to 12v completely? 🙂

LisaR Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#712836
Good grief!!! Just been reading on 6-12 volt conversions - not simple is it?!

Hubby says keep it 6V - wants to keep it authentic. Maybe i will just get a battery (that can be charged) and run a stereo off that - this way we can easily remove the stereo if we ever want too and all will still be as it always was!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#712848
thtas another way will prob last a week depends on how much DOOF DOOF you want to hear
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#712927
keep it 6volt and just get the inverter........I think Battery World sell inverters


grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#713032
As an alternative what about a jump start boost pack under the left hand rear seat and charge as necessary(one of these little units run my cooler/fridge for about 8 hours and they drain more than a stereo.I have a 6-12v converter at work but not sure what amperage it is or whether it still works,i kept it for the same reason as you.