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Re: Question on Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Scarlet D Semko
Mon, 9 Mar 1998 18:51:47 -0500
...in January '98) I am having trouble keeping my rear deep cycle battery > charged. At first it charged not at all. Then Winnebago changed...
volkswagen vanagon 88
Historical mailing list - Marcia Diederich (by way of Ron Lussier )
Tue, 11 Feb 1997 20:58:15 -0800
...Ours cycle on, lock and immediately unlock at the same time. We checked the fuses; unable to indentify which relay controls the locks. Anybody...
Re: I need a POWERFUL upholstery cleaner
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 11:23:27 EDT
...It has one wash cycle and three rinse cycles. The correctness of that control scheme was recently proven to me when I used it...
Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sat, 15 May 2004 07:33:42 -0700
...Diesel cycle engines produce CO2 as an exhaust >component in approximately the same quantity per stroke regardless of the >fuel source D1,D2, McDooDoo...
Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:05:36 -0700
As my AC cycles off and on, my idle changes from 900 or so to around 1800rpm. Seems to me the IS is trying...
Aux battery wire-up?
Historical mailing list - Mick Forstag
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:41:07 -0400
...Just purchased a deep cycle battery, along with a regulator to allow #1, #2, or both batteries engaged. Planning to install under the rear...
Re: Some (Simple!) Diesel Question to do with Glow Plugs
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 7 Apr 2000 19:39:03 +0200
Michael Snow wrote: > If you cycle them 2-3 times the plug should be noticeably hot to the > touch. Remove the plug, and hook...
AUX AC
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:35:19 -0700
...what about a small string of deep cycle batteries under the rear seat, powered strictly by roof top solar panels, and an AC . . . I...
Batteries don't die, they get murdered
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:07:07 -0700
...If cycled only 10% DOD, it will last about 5 times as long as one cycled to 50% Most warranties and claims are usually...
Re: Small smart charger with equalize mode?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:41:43 -0700
...As my original post mentioned, my battery is a flooded cell lead-acid deep cycle battery, and Trojan specifies 15.5V for proper equalizing...
Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cycle batteries
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:02:29 -0400
...is what you would be doing with the more expensive deep cycle battery. I know that a number of list members take this approach...
Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:23:01 -0500
...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? i am ignerent when it comes to batteries (among other things electrical, and beyond). what is the...
Re: mattress cleaning
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 21:14:40 -0700
...Can I wash the mattress cover in the machine on the > "gentle cycle" using cold water? Should I not spin it? > > What about the...
Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:44:31 -0700
...They can remain off for as long > as 1/2 an hour but will eventulay cycle back on. I can hear a relay click...
Re: Westy roof-rack spider bungee net
Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:58:54 -0400
We use a bungee spider-type net sold for motorcycle cargo from a cycle shop - the type you see holding down strangely lumpy duffel...
while on the idle topic
Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 14:27:07 -0400
...and then stall, but then if restarted it may do the cycle again of may be fine until the next cold start. Any thoughts...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:29:14 -0600
...Naturally the FI richens up to compensate, and this cycle repeats. The problem is the wiring or O2 sensor. John Aircooled.Net Inc.
Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:59:17 -0400
Hi Mark, What rating was your inverter? </Greg> On 9-Oct-06, at 4:52 PM, Mark Evans wrote: > I just hooked up my...
Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
Historical mailing list - James
Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:46:13 -0400
...New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I saw that to and attributed it to a typo. If...
Re: Vitrfrigio install report
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:53:20 -0800
...Opening the > fridge a lot, will mean it cycles more. If the fridge is more tightly > packed, it will cycle less. Etc. > > Lots of...
Re: Deep cycle battery
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:53:41 -0700
> I am wanting input on what battery to use for my deep cycle. I curious > what options there are beyond Optima or is that...
Re: Norcold DC0040
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:40:08 -0700
...During a hot day it might run five minutes per ten minute cycle, and on cold nights maybe only a minute per cycle. So...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:35:49 -0700
...Well this deep cycle and solar stuff is interesting. Learned more reading the FAQ's. The way my Dometic is going, (or not going...
Re: While were talking mixture
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:20:40 -0400
...While were talking mixture I know when the Digifant system is in the warm-up cycle that, just like the carb models with chokes...
Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - PB
Wed, 5 Jul 2017 17:51:21 -0700
Has anyone used this battery <https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/yellowtop-deep-cycle-battery/d3478>? (*Optima YELLOWTOP® D34/78)* I believe it fits...
Second batteries..
Historical mailing list - Jamie Aycock
Wed, 13 Apr 1994 00:59:04 -0400 (EDT)
...I was thinking about possibly running a deep-cycle as a a second, mostly for camping (leaving the lights and radio on, etc).. Jamie
power door lock problem..cycles on and off from D door?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:42:18 EDT
anyone else had this prob w/ your power door locks on your vanagons? i can lock them from any other door, but when i...
Re: HS2000 propex
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:18:58 -0500
The heater has one 'main' speed while heating, it goes through a purge cycle at startup, where it elevates the fan speed slightly for...
Re: Shorten Aux Battery Recharge Time
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 18:34:13 -0500
...Also, a battery should never be discharged more than 80% (includes deep cycle types). The Optima being an absorbed glass mat battery (AGM), is...
Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 13:02:41 -0600
...Someplace, > somewhere, I saw a spec page which provided typical duty-cycles. Can't > find it now. And I don't plan to run...
Re: Auxillary battery alternative
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 18:49:06 -0700
...This also applies to your auxiliary battery if it is not a deep cycle battery which is designed to run appliances. Also, if your...
Re: Aux battery...again
Historical mailing list - John Klun
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:31:26 -0700
...A 12volt marine deep cycle battery may be the thing for you. On the other hand, a small solar panel kit (for computers and...
Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:58:09 -0400
...Tried on the bench all winter even with two group 27 deep cycles. Not only did it wear the batteries out quickly but never...
Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:19:52 -0400
...Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo Mike, I do understand the 4-cycle process but simply did not think before I started...
Re: Alternate Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
Sun, 13 Jan 2002 14:51:45 -0800
Deep cycle, same animal, I purchased an Exide "Orbital" Marine Deep cycle, same spiral wound glass interior design as the Optima brand. For me...
Re: Optima Battery
Historical mailing list - DANIEL R HERBERT
Thu, 6 May 1999 16:27:27 -0400
I am in need of a deep-cycle battery. Have any Canadian list members used the Canadian Tire "Nautilus" battery, at $99.00? Has...
a/c cutting out after about 20 min.
Historical mailing list - William Carden
Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:06:57 -0500
...it will work again, and cycle like this the hole way home. Any ideas? thanks Bill
Re: Amsoil products
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:59:50 -0800
...I have even been involved with the 2 cycle oil being used in Mac chainsaw engines that were turning propellers on powered hang gliders...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:40:20 -0600
Dear "Rocket-Person": "A bargain at half the price!" That's a house-payment (large, at that) at half the price. ;>) bob _________________________________________________________________ PC Magazine...
Battery/Beckett advice wanted
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 09:04:42 MST
...Beckett (or anyone) after following the battery thread I have a question about a Exide deep cycle I just replaced in my 95 EVC...
Re: Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:33:09 -0400
...At best most will last 300-500 cycles. A cycle is anytime the SOC falls below 50% or it is charged above 80% to...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:11:08 -0800
Two more things to add to the list of things we'd like to know: * What is the PWM duty cycle at 2000 rpm...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:23:28 -0700
...So, perhaps I introduced more air in the system when I did this and just need to go through the bleeding cycle again.
Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 2 Jun 2009 21:32:41 -0400
Robert, That sounds like normal operation. The injectors fire every time a spark plug does. The fuel pump runs for a few second every...
Re: Weakly Statz ...
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Thu, 12 Nov 1998 17:20:14 +0000
...Weakly Staz first thing Monday morning! Pretty soon, though it will eventually cycle back to Friday... :-) Keep up the good work, Unca Joel. Sam
Re: Thump x3
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:34:04 -0500
...My brain is totally consumed with solving problems with Microsoft Site Server - no more cpu cycles! Marshall >Check lug nuts!! If they are loose...
Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:30:40 -0800
...I'd run it 5 cycles > empty, then never do it again. Too much risk, totally unnecessary risk. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 2 Jun 2009 23:24:58 -0400
...Why does the fuel pump cycle twice? If the FI fire everytime a spark fires, and there are four plugs sparking at different times...
Re: Good Source for Aux Batteries
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:29:37 -0600
...yet to find a good Group 41 or Group 48 deep cycle sealed battery that fits under the drivers seat. Mine fits cuz its...
Re: My Vanagon has a name...
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:38:58 -0400
...Basically, if all the door locks do not cycle properly, the cycle reverses. So, if the power lock in the tailgate hatch or passenger...
Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:40:30 -0800
Clint, I tried that, and no matter how many times I cycle the key (to increase the fuel pressure) before cranking, it doesn't...
88 GL digital clock
Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
Wed, 1 May 2019 18:50:42 -0400
...As a result, the hours continually cycle. Any hope for the clock or will I have to replace it? Dave 88 Vanagon GL 2...
proper Aux battery type size?
Historical mailing list - Charles Webb
Fri, 17 Jul 1998 17:09:48 -0400
...got an isolator and now I can't find a deep cycle battery that will fit under the seat! Any national suppliers? Please P...
Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 19:11:40 -0500
According to the Optima dealer in Chattanooga, CAR TUNES ( an auto stereo guru place), one can place the Optimas on their ends, sides or...
Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Thu, 10 Dec 1998 09:41:43 -0800
As I understand it, may 4WD vehicles use Optima batteries as their primary. This is due to the problem with lead-acid batteries failing...
Need Optima Battery retailer in MD or DE
Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
Sun, 22 Feb 2004 11:58:28 -0500
...I also would like a reccomendation on the proper size deep-cycle battery that would fit under the drivers side seat (85 Westy). The...
Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:56:11 -0400
...What's the efficiency of the gasoline --> mechanical --> electrical cycle that generates the current to electrolyze the water? Guessing 30% in the engine times...
Re: Good Source for Aux Batteries
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:03:58 -0700
...Trojan rates the 31-AGM as a 'cycling' battery, not as a deep cycle. I'm going to be a little more careful about...
Re: O2 sensor transition time
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:26:54 -0400
...That's 2 cycles per second in a 1.9L @ 3000 rpm. > >And 124 transitions in sixty seconds elapsed, 2.1l @3000 >rpm. 140...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:42:18 -0400
...Jack's looking at continuous output in terms of the alternator running flat out for several hours at a time, charging deep-cycle batteries...