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• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:14:14 -0500
  What really kills a "starting" battery is not recharging it promptly after a deep discharge. And, if that same battery happens to "freeze" in...
• Re: What is THE best battery ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:40:08 -0800
  ...What is THE best battery ? > I have to replace the battery in my LT, so yeah not really a Vanagon > questions, but a Vanagon...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 01:07:32 +0000
  ...Finding the PERFECT starter battery! > > > > I use Vice-Grips to clamp onto one of the terminals to help me lift out > > the old battery...
• Re: dead house battery / fully charged house battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jnovak
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 20:05:11 -0700
  ...I have the GoWesty second battery set up and isolator and assumed that the house lights all run from the house battery? I get...
• Re: New battery + girlfriend + me not home = Dead battery
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 28 May 2003 21:46:16 -0400
  Hi You should be able to recharge your battery but infortunately, its life will be reduced a lot. Do a slow recharge not a...
• Re: Lifespan of Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:19:21 +0000
  ...The G Westy system does not charge the aux battery very quick! If you need more than a trickle of battery power! Sent from...
• Re: Second Battery Under Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 10:10:23 -0600
  ...I have it set up so I can lift the grounds from either battery easily. If we have drained the aux battery camping I...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:00:39 -0500
  ...And I also have a vague > recollection of seeing a hole in the aux battery compartment to allow the > same kind of vent hose...
• Re: New Battery---------Dead
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 20:06:20 -0800
  ...Very old battery - new battery goes in. >Car cranks for a few seconds then starts - immediately dies. Try cranking >again, battery acts as if...
• Re: $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:08:02 -0700
  Jim, I would not say a "group 41" per se is a "starting" battery. There are battery shops that heavy plated batteries in the...
• 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: Replacing the battery in '84 Vanagon . . .
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 09:38:07 -0700
  ...One more question, before jumping the westy and going off in search of a battery shop: Since I have the duel battery set up...
• Re: Need help...how to remove battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:30:57 -0700
  At any FLAPS you can buy a battery remover... for about $2 or $3.... it's basically a strap and on both ends there...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:23:01 -0500
  ...If you like, put the new battery in the main battery position and use your old one for the aux battery. I use this...
• Re: New battery + girlfriend + me not home = Dead battery
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Wed, 28 May 2003 14:40:02 -0400
  Hey Steve you should check that battery for a bad cell....just replaced the battery in my Vanagon a little while back and it...
• aux. battery wiring and ACR issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:14:22 -0800
  I have been experiencing some undercharging of my aux battery recently and I think I figured it out. I've posted my findings and...
• dual battery
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 07:58:38 -0600
  If I want to put an auxiliary battery in my Subie-Westy, what would I need besides the battery and the dual battery relay...
• Battery current limiting device??
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 20 May 1996 14:15:39 CST6CDT
  It seems to be consensus that the correct way to hook up an aux battery in our vans is to use a 'combiner' relay...
• Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:31:02 -0800
  > A-the battery must always be recharged at the proper voltage as spec'd by > mfg it must be maintained at FULL charge at...
• Re: Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:42:26 -0700
  ...The 1st (7yr old) battery was replaced with an NEW Exide "Autolite" brand Group 41 battery with AUG04 as the manufacture date. AND I...
• Re: Another battery- did float charger cook mine
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 11 May 2021 08:21:28 -0500
  ...I have a conventional lea > acid as a starter battery and a sealed AGM for the accessory battery. Like > Alistair, I built in a...
• Interesting Battery discussion on Samba
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 1 Dec 2020 10:31:41 -0500
  With winter at our door steps, now is always a good time to access battery options. If you drive you van in the winter...
• Re: 2nd battery full-time?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:48:09 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/upgrades/battery/index.html Chris On 8/15/06, Shawn Luft <shawnagan@sympatico.ca> wrote: > Hi, > > > > I just...
• Re: The Extra Battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 12:13:22 -0800
  >Of what use would the be in installing an additional battery under the >drivers seat? I camp for long periods of time and do...
• Re: proper battery fit
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:15:54 -0400
  ...proper battery fit > > I finally got my proper, group 41 starting battery into the battery box > today. Wow, extremely tight fit. With the hoses...
• Re: SURE POWER 1315
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:09:31 -0500
  Since your auxillary battery is under the rear seat, I would make the parrellel connection to the main battery at the starter post. This...
• Re: Battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 00:46:47 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-12 17:16:36 EST, you write: > >Hi Volks, >I am looking to replace the battery in my...
• Re: Charge battery but can't access it
  Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
  Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:41:53 +0200
  ...They are all directly connected to battery terminal without any fuses. Of cause, you may charge battery by using those terminals without removing battery...
• Extra battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 18:23:57 -0700
  My new '81 Westy comes with the 2nd battery option, but no battery. I assume that the extra battery should be a gel-cell...
• battery removal/strap
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 02:04:29 EDT
  I recently replaced the battery in my Westie, and after prying/wedging the old one out, I took a 2 ft length of nylon...
• Re: White powder in battery box bottom
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 14:40:38 -0500
  ...White powder in battery box bottom > > I just removed the camping battery from under the the driver's seat (in my 'new to me...
• If you have an Aux battery.....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:15:12 -0400
  .....,aux battery relay and a manual transmission read on: Say you come out of work, turn ignition key and NOTHING happens. NO dash board...
• Re: Sure Power 1315 question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:23:14 -0800
  My aux battery is a 110 AH AGM, under the back seat. I've had no sign of problems because my starting battery is...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:42:16 -0500
  ...that suggests that the starting system is ok, except for the battery. i suggests ruling out the battery by replacing it with a known...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 May 2011 18:33:42 -0700
  ...Fused wire in aux battery box supplying power from 30 (starter battery via fuse panel) to kitchen appliances, was cut. Forward running portion from...
• Odyssey batteries
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:24:26 -0800
  I thought that I would pass this along, as I saw mention of the Odyssey battery a few days ago. Several years ago when...
• Re: The Extra Battery
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 07:10:35 EST
  In a message dated 3/25/00 7:13:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << The Extra Battery >> Barry, the...
• Re: Costco vs. diehard batteries
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 13:53:21 -0700
  I was very pleased with my Walmart battery. They had the right size(group 41), good CCA rating, good price, good warranty, and it...
• Auxiliary Battery Isolator
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:21:41 -0700
  Hi all, If you're interested in dual battery systems: I finally finished the page describing the auxiliary battery isolator and how to install...
• Re: Auxilary battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 09:34:10 -0600
  ...normally the main battery is selected and drives everything. To charge the aux battery, "both" is selected. When camping, the aux battery is selected...
• Re: GoWesty extra battery wiring kit
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:24:11 +0100
  Personally I don't like the idea of running unfused wires from battery to battery, but you are right about the voltage loss. It...
• Re: fuming battery
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 05:19:36 -0700
  ...If you smoked the auxiliary battery, the main battery is probably shorted out. They are electrically connected when the van is running by the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Sep 2008 to 4 Sep 2008 - Special issue (#2008-966)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 08:44:46 -0700
  ...Did I hurt my Aux Battery? I have a large ham radio and have lots of battery experience, some of the brands don't...
• Re: Westie Battery Confusion
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 27 May 1999 22:30:33 -0700
  ...A special relay between the vehicle battery and the auxiliary battery prevents the vehicle battery from discharging" I figured that this meant the fridge...
• Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 12:21:59 -0800
  Hi All, Here is a question I asked Optima Batteries (www.optimabatteries.com) about their D750 deep cycle battery. I was wondering if any...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:17:29 -0400
  > I am not familiar with the VW setup, but my van uses a battery isolator to > automatically charge each battery when needed. The isolator...
• Car Battery FAQ 2.0
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
  ...A "dual marine" battery is a compromise between a car and deep >cycle battery; however, a CAR battery will give you the best performance...
• Re: testing capacity of house battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 20:46:52 -0400
  ...Yes it is a group 41 battery. I hooked the battery up to an "automatic" battery charger and let it do its thing. It...
• My aux battery solution
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 20:25:43 -0500
  I have decided to try the following to connect an auxiliary battery in my 87 Westy: Install an Optima battery in the aux box...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 15 May 2007 10:46:53 -0700
  ...The aux battery still shows about 5 volts after being on a 2 amp charge all night. The battery is still under warranty, so...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:51:15 -0500
  I have a rocker switch that allows me to start from the secondary battery. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia 15.02.2016 o...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 15:26:21 -0800
  I use a bosch headlight relay, with direct #8 (or next thicker size) wire to the starter battery. I decided for no logical reason...
• Optima Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ralph P. Geho
  Thu, 6 May 1999 10:35:54 -0400
  Can anyone tell me where I can order an Optima Battery to use as a 2nd battery in my "90 Westie? I understand that...
• Re: NVC Small battery question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:32:46 -0600
  ---- pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Or maybe better said, a question about a small battery. > > Not for a Vanagon, but I hope to garner...
• Re: westfalia 2nd battery question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:08:21 -0800
  Check that there is continuity between hot side engine battery and hot side camper battery when the alternator is running. Mine wasn't and...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:55:36 -0800
  ...you assign say, your right side battery as the Starting battery. When you start up the van, you close # 2 battery switch, and then...
• 2nd Battery Install
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Tue, 20 May 2003 14:33:51 -0700
  ...This terminal supplies current to charge the aux battery when the van is running. Connect a ground strap to the aux battery. Reconnect the...
• Re: Dometic fridge wiring question (diagram supplied)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:36:35 -0700
  ...I was installing an aux battery. I wanted to wire fridge so when running on 12V while driving, if I stopped for groceries fridge...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:55:19 -0600
  Working at the FLAPS we see many a battery that when the voltmeter is used you get a nice 12.3 or up voltage...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:29:07 -0700
  B-but that battery isn't a deep cycle. It's a starter battery which is aimed at the Really Loud Boom-Boom Car...