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fridge wiring question
Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:43:28 -0700
...i have an inverter wired off of the aux battery and was thinking of placing another larger deep cycle battery under the bench seat...
What to look for in a camper battery?
Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 12:08:40 -0500
...in a 'RV' battery? I saw in the Sunday flyer that Wal*Mart has a RV/Marine Deep Cycle battery for $40. Seems a...
batteries: some more general info ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 02 May 94 16:32:24 CDT
...The life expectancy of a deep-cycle battery, like all lead-acid batteries, is directly dependent upon how heavily the battery is routinely discharged...
Re: auxiliary battery for 87 westfalia
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:17:08 -0800
>Deep cycle versus regular battery? *** Deep Cycle. Optima is the best choice, but you will have to lay it on its side, top posts...
Re: Power consumption & recharging with Vitrifrigo
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:35:01 -0700
...And my battery is not a deep cycle and after 3 1/2 years of use is starting not work as well as when...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:30:04 -0800
...Poor man battery testing Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested differently than the normal tests used...
Optima Battery: where to buy?
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:53:56 -0700
Is there a good cheap place to buy optimas? They now make a bluetop battery for sailboats. the deep cycle version is the exact...
Re: insane AC idea
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:43:03 -0500
...insane AC idea At 11:23 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote: > > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery...
Re: Aux. Battery w/o Relay
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:46:00 -0900
...A deep cycle, marine battery--whatever, charges at a slower rate ( or should ) to reap the benefits of being long drain battery--- This won...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Thomas Keefer
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 07:45:48 -0700
...Is it easiest to just remove the regular battery and replace it with a deep cycle and then put the regular battery as your...
Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:20:16 -0800
Can anyone point me to a easy to build DIY load-capacity test rig for a largish (130 aH) deep cycle battery? I'd...
Re: Batteries
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:54:55 -0700
...Advantages to using a standard starter battery as an aux. battery? - The vehicles alternator will likely charge it more fully. A deep cycle (and...
Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:37:31 -0700
...So according to the advertisements AGM batteries can withstand deep discharges. Good for 150 to 300 cycles. Wow! A good flooded forklift battery is...
Re: canadian heater
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 03:01:05 EDT
...run intermittently off of a second battery?>> As pointed out by Chris, with the auxiliary deep cycle battery, you can get more stationary time...
Re: is the Optima really better?
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:34:30 -0800
...But when I replaced my aux battery last summer I went with a cheap lead-acid battery. Even if I cycle it to deep...
Starter hesitation
Historical mailing list - Stadler Family
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 23:29:08 -0400
...I recommended a deep cycle battery per the list. But anyway after replacing auxiliary battery, a few days after the main, no more hesitation...
Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:12:33 -0400
...Is there a reasonably priced deep cycle that will fit easily, or with minor mods, under the drivers seat? I see this one http...
Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 24 Oct 2003 16:42:19 -0700
...My auxiliary battery is a sears die-hard, >not a deep-cycle. At the time, the Optima was too expensive and it's >hard...
Re: Auxiliary battery recommendations
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 3 Jun 2016 08:47:27 -0400
...battery, but it is made to charge a starting battery which takes a surface charge instead of a deep recharge that the deep cycle...
Re: [WetWesties] Aux battery Woahs
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Sun, 21 Jun 2015 15:17:37 -0700
...Based on what you all said, I think this battery is a goner. Going to replace it with a deep cycle. What can I...
White powder in battery box bottom
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 22 Jan 2006 09:31:00 -0800
...This is a normal 'starter' battery, not a deep-cycle battery, but used for camping). There is a measurable layer of white powder on...
Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:42:43 -0400
...These almost appear to be a mix of a starting battery and deep cycle - is this true? What I am looking for is a...
RE;starter/aux battery choices
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:51:42 -0700
...After looking at the whole optima/deep cycle battery situation, I'm tempted to just get two of the walmart everstart plus group 41...
Re: Deep Cell Auxillary Battery...Will ANYTHING fit?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:41:20 -0800
...top of the battery. > >I found no discussion in the archives about what will >fit as far as DEEP CYCLE batterys, but there is...
Re: Second Battery Question
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 20:48:45 -0500
...Who sells a group 41 deep-cycle? -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www.cybershamanix.com
Re: Optima Battery Discussion
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 05:32:14 -0700
...deep-cycle mounted in place of the stock auxiliary battery under the drivers seat. > Any cutting/hacking required to the vehicle? None, the battery...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:46 -0800
...On 01/27/2012 06:42 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. > Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested...
new series 48 Odyssey battery
Historical mailing list - Richard DIXON
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:47:07 +0000
Like may of us, I have been looking for that perfect deep cycle battery that will fit in the tiny spot under our seat...
Re: Planning to add auxiliary battery and fridge to my 91 week ender - suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 26 Jul 2004 01:08:08 -0400
I use a 280amps deep cycle marine battery (the one use to power electric engine on fishing boat), on my koolatron fridge (2-5amp...
Re: A deep-cycle battery faq
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:45:54 -0700
...Perhaps someone could > review it that knows more about these things than I do. > > http://www.marine-electronics.net/techarticle/battery_faq/b_faq...
Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 11:45:12 -0400
...Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery Hey I just charged my Marine House Battery of 110 amp hours at PepBoys... and my...
Re: Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 08:40:21 -0600
...m getting ready to do some Battery requirement calculations. > > Assuming a OPTIMA D750 Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery > > Rated at 120 minutes of Reserve...
Re: Deep Cell Auxillary Battery...Will ANYTHING fit?
Historical mailing list - Fryday
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 03:02:19 -0800
...top of the battery. > > > >I found no discussion in the archives about what will > >fit as far as DEEP CYCLE batterys, but there is...
Re: Switiching accessorys from main battery to auxilary battery?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 17 Jul 2004 22:01:25 -0400
...I put an couple of auxilary >batterys (deep cycle) in my westy, fed by a relay which isolates them >from the starting battery, and...
Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:24:40 -0700
...Even the case construction is obviously different. > > https://commerce.cat.com/en/catcorp/batteries > > Deep cycle batteries and on board power generation is becoming...
Re: 2nd Battery
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:28:07 -0500
You can deplete an AGM deep-cycle battery down by 80%, with the lifespan decreased. https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/absorbent_glass_mat_agm...
Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:58:44 -0800
...I'm now running a DC-in DC-out smart charger to take care of >deep-cycle charging ... Oh, man, I've been looking...
Re: Deep cycle battery problem...95 eurovan
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Wed, 27 May 1998 02:56:11 EDT
...Well, if 13.5 to 14.0 volts is getting to the aux battery, replace the battery with a deep cycle battery from Interstate...
Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 16:36:05 -0700
...I have found a fellow here in Sausalito (Arc Battery) who provides a deep cycle battery that is the exact size of the vanagon...
Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 17:46:23 -0400
...Especially useful for reading the voltage drop across long distances; such as between the positive battery post and the alternator output or the negative...
Re: Deep cycle battery replacement for Eurovan 92
Historical mailing list - Phil Blais
Sun, 12 Apr 1998 19:02:46 -0700
I bought a Sears DieHard 130 AMP deep cycle. It is the same size as the original and comes with the added bonus of...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries-Typo
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:08:22 -0400
...Deep Cycle Batteries Dennis: Thank you Sir! A good overview that really needs to be said more often. Most listers tackle projects with a...
Re: Current draw for fridge fan
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 19:53:10 -0400
...I put in a new deep cycle battery just over a month ago. Now >there's not enough juice to run the inverter (so...
FW: Optima Battery Models
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:22:12 -0400
...Optima Battery Models "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" wrote: > > Does anyone know what the difference between the > Optima 750 "Deep Cycle" (yellow top) and the Optima...
Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
Historical mailing list - James V
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 14:46:08 -0700
...These almost appear to be a mix of a starting battery and deep > cycle - is this true? > > What I am looking for is a...
Fw: Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:58:18 -0500
...Regular lead acid batteries are not ideal, but I understand it is hard to get a decent deep cycle battery that fits in the...
Re: westy auxillary battery
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 Feb 95 13:20:24 PST
My 79' Deluxe Westy already had an auxiliary battery for running the fridge. I replaced it with a deep cycle battery, which lasted ~30...
Westy auxiliary battery setup
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 23:52:51 -0800
...2) the battery isn't deep-cycle, meaning, I'm told, it's only got about 30 full deep discharge cycles to it. It...
Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:36:27 -0500
...VANAGON.COM Subject: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries? I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking...
2nd batteries
Historical mailing list - William T. Harbaugh
Wed, 13 Apr 94 08:38 CDT
...off only the deep cycle. Definetly the cool setup, but you have to remember the switch. Any book on marine electric systems will have...
Auxilary battery
Historical mailing list - Dawn Bustanoby
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:34:23 -0700
...So please, can someone point me in the right direction? Deep cycle battery or regular car battery (my VW mechanic says to use a...
Battery Thread (Another Option)
Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
Fri, 20 Aug 1999 13:03:39 -0400
Secondary Battery Options... ------ The Optima D900 M deep cycle battery is about $160 - $180 and puts out 65 Amp Hours see http://www.dcbattery...
Re: Odyssey batteries
Historical mailing list - Stacie Wunsch
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:42:18 -0600
...I was just told recently by the > battery seller that the 1200 isn't even designed as a deep cycle > battery, but rather a...
Re: VoltMinder-Is it a good thing?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:42:22 -0500
Actually, I am using a house battery-group 48. Could not find a deep-cycle that would fit. I won't be using the...
Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:40:33 -0700
...SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate) > > > > > > > > > > I'm shopping for an SLA deep cycle battery in Canada. > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Neil n > > > > > > VE7TBN > > > > > > 1988 Westy 50º...
Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:31:57 -0500
...On 01/25/2012 08:41 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Over discharging battery one time does not necessarily kill it. Especially > a deep cycle...
Re: Optima vs. Generic
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 14:22:02 -0800
...At a minimum you'll need a deep-cycle battery; and either a three-stage "smart" regulator like the Ample Power Next-Step device...
Re: Shore batteries
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 7 Aug 2012 06:38:45 -0700
I run a Trojan 130 Ah deep cycle battery. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 08/06/2012...
How to Select the Right Battery (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 Aug 97 22:32:12 CDT
...The newest type of deep-cycle battery, the "absorbed electrolyte" design by Optima, uses recombinant technology that allows the cells to be completely sealed...
Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:56:28 EDT
...battery and swap it out for free every couple of years which is what you would be doing with the more expensive deep cycle...