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• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 17:05:01 -0700
  ...I didn't realize a bad aux > battery would affect the engine battery. It's been plugged into electrical > for the past 3 (hot...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 13:34:17 -0700
  David, all of the battery stores let you look up by vehicle. But, for example, when I looked up my van on one of...
• Re: Deep cycle battery replacement for Eurovan 92
  Historical mailing list - Phil Blais
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 19:02:46 -0700
  ...Cost was ~$85.00 Les perceptifs wrote: > Does anybody know what's the best battery to replace the original dryfit > battery in an Eurovan...
• Re: Auxiliairy battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 15:04:28 -0400
  On my '87 Westy GL automatic, I was able to put the same size battery in the driver's side battery compartment as was...
• Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:02:10 -0400
  ...The Hella relay doesn't care at what rate you discharge your aux battery. Those items are connected to your aux battery via their...
• Re: Aux battery access woes
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:49:38 -0400
  ...There's a model Chevy car that has the battery in the DS front wheel well. Battery placement isn't a major worry for...
• deep cycle batteries?
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 02:21:18 -0400
  So, I've got the camper with the dual battery setup, but the original VW battery under the driver's seat is dead. A...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:58:57 -0500
  Jim, But even if the alternator is charging, how does that prevent the starting battery from attempting to equalize with the aux battery and...
• Re: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:54:20 -0500
  ...I have the Voltage gauge running to a spdt switch so I can switch between aux battery or main battery with a center off...
• Battery Bracket - Where to get one?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:12:53 -0400
  Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a battery hold down bracket? I need one to secure my aux. battery. Thanks. Ric
• Re: Bad New Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:09:54 -0500
  ...remove either negative or positive cable from battery and insert ammeter between cable and battery terminal with engine off, ignition key off, no accessories...
• Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:32:13 -0700
  ...the 'good' kind of battery care and cleaning spay turns red when it comes in contact with battery acid, and you'll find there...
• Re: NVC Small battery question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:33:28 -0600
  ...one bad cell means the whole battery is done. Doesn't sound like a very expensive battery anyway. or get it load tested. I...
• Re: Is my Aux Battery Charging
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:34:16 -0700
  ...Is my Aux Battery Charging How can I tell if my Aux Battery will charge? My Weekender came with an ancient dead Aux Battery...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:01:54 -0400
  ...Battery placement alternatives > how much hydrogen is actually produced from battery during use? > > would the hydrogen actually go down that vent? > > and is the...
• Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 15:48:34 -0400
  ...https://www.amazon.com/Victron-Cyrix-ct-24V-Battery-Combiner/dp/B00ZWLBZME Don't use the 'Gowesty' battery kit or the batteries will fail...
• Re: Charging the battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:15:12 -0700
  --snip-- >My husband told me that > I have to disconnect 1 battery terminal in order to charge the battery, > but > I don't understand...
• Re: Sears battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 13:55:58 -0700
  Wal Mart has a group 41 battery for 39.95 called an everstart. Don't know about the venting issue but they have 810...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:47:01 -0700
  Whoops ! I take that all back about the L shapped battery hold-down bracket if it's a WESTY with screw-down metal battery...
• Re: VLVC - Battery experience with WalMart
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:49:31 -0500
  ...If you really want to feel good about the deal get > a price for this battery from Interstate. Same exact battery. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Issue
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 14:34:39 -0400
  A diehard type battery know as a flood battery is the wrong type to use for a house battery. Floods can't handle discharges...
• Winter and battery
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 10:01:16 -0500
  Bonjour, I have some problem with the battery of my Westy 85 (we don't use it a lot these times since it's...
• Re: New battery is dead
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 23:41:23 -0400
  ...Do I >> have a short? Has anyone encountered this before? The battery is new and >> was tested at the Interstate battery dealer when I...
• Re: Battery went dead
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 21:20:43 -0700
  ...A battery strap. Hooks to the >battery posts and makes a nice handle to drag that puppy outta there. When pulling the dead battery...
• Re: Big battery installed
  Historical mailing list - Mudd 'Not Jack' Sparrow
  Mon, 25 May 2015 10:32:07 -0700
  What's gonna happen when that battery gets soaked? > On May 25, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Finally...
• aux battery at Leavenworth...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:04:34 -0700
  I received an auxiliary battery wiring kit from GoWesty. Is anybody willing to give me some pointers on installation if I can find a...
• Adding 2nd battery to '87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Ben Trumble
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:43:16 -0800
  ...74000 original miles! Anyway, I want to add a second battery with an isolator, and I'm wondering which circuits should be moved from...
• Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:42:54 -0800
  Hey all, I am having issues with my aux battery taking and holding a charge that is adequate for how I am using my...
• Re: Aux battery, install location
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 9 May 2008 07:49:28 -0700
  ...It looks to be a genuine VW > battery, no indications that it is a GM battery or indications on who made > it. I > was...
• '88 Westy - moving starting battery rearward
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:11:21 -0800
  ...battery in our '88 Westy, which has a 1.6TD using stock '83 parts, but maintains the front passenger seat battery location. (which has...
• Re: dead house battery / fully charged house battery?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 21:44:05 -0600
  ...I had a similar issue and it was a bad ground connection from the house battery. Walk down the wires and make sure they...
• Need help...how to remove battery
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:21:49 -0700
  ...I've turned the passenger seat around, removed the battery box cover, disconnected the terminals, and unbolted what appears to be a battery stabilizing...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:02:59 -0700
  ...Their stated battery policy even covers no > receipt, using the battery date code as the warranty date if you don't > have a receipt...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:37:01 -0800
  I'd suggest calculating total Amp draw of loads on the aux battery system first. This will be a big factor in determining required...
• Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 12:23:55 -0400
  ...I have read that a battery isolator is not good,but should use a high amp relay(how high of an amp?). Local RV...
• Re: Battery went dead
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 19:38:03 -0500
  ...There is a battery clamp that holds the battery down. You have to loosen that. Then you need to get the battery out, once...
• Re: charging system problem? battery sitting for a while.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 10:12:48 -0500
  ...If the battery stays near 12 volts, you are good. If it quickly drops to 10, you need a battery. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Odyssey batteries
  Historical mailing list - Stacie Wunsch
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:42:18 -0600
  I am attempting to install an auxiliary battery (I say attempt, because round one wasn't so perfect as my wiring skills are still...
• Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100 - Add Shore Power
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 1 Oct 2019 19:41:14 -0400
  I also have a dual battery charger, when plugged into shore power, it keeps both batteries fully charged and great for winter storage. Similar...
• Re: Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:40:50 -0700
  ...My van has a rotary battery switch to control its dual battery setup. It was installed by a previous owner in the cabinet under...
• Refrig on Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:21:31 -0400
  I've noticed that if I have my Refrig running on the Aux battery while driving, the battery still drains and loses power while...
• FW: questions about '93 EV
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:43:57 -0400
  You said: > >The battery is under the driver's seat. The fridge and >two fluorescent >lights run off it. On my Vanagon there was...
• dual battery switch
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 09:33:21 -0700
  ...a different battery when needed? Or would it be bad to actually run the vanagon with everything connected to the aux battery? I just...
• Re: Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:35:49 +0000
  Hi Spencer Ah-Ha.  The one under the passenger seat.  I must admit the last time I put a battery in it at that...
• Re: Aux. Battery Pondering
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 24 May 2001 09:59:50 -0700
  ...Meaning that the dead battery will eventually kill the > good battery. I pulled out the aux. battery last night and disconected the > signal wire...
• Re: 1991 vanagon - Sizing and location for aux to main battery wire
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:02:36 -0700
  ...I am looking at adding a 30+ amp amplifier for a new stereo >> that will likely drain the auxiliary battery and I concerned that...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 May 2008 17:36:20 -0400
  To at least get you flying, go for the standard group 41 starting battery which will give you ~60 A/H until you fry...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 15:31:35 -1000
  ...Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!) > > sure sounds like a lot of hassle. > All I have done for YEARS is ask for a battery...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:41:37 -0500
  ...It seems to be missing something to catch on the battery, but it will hold the battery down. 2. Battery physically smaller than the...
• Re: More (simple) battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:27:27 -0800
  I use this to keep my battery in shape when parked for a while... https://www.amazon.com/WindyNation-Polycrystalline-Solar-Battery-Charger/dp...
• Battery group # size
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 22 May 2008 20:08:56 -0800
  Here's a link that list group # of batteries and the actual size of the battery. http://www.batteryweb.com/bci.cfm For the...
• 2nd Battery Solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:49:27 -0400
  I just made my own 2nd battery setup while I was on vacation (just got back a couple of days ago). I went to...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:44:17 -0800
  ...What's that -- 13 volts or more? Bridging the aux battery to > the starter battery under these conditions is appropriate unless the aux > battery...
• Re: Bad battery?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 9 May 2021 17:50:32 +0000
  ...The draw > >was enough to completely drain the battery in four weeks.  So now I keep a > >battery maintainer on it in the winter. > > >
• Battery Access Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 13:56:43 -0700
  ...When I went to open the battery compartment, however, there was a problem. There is a protective metal plate over the battery behind the...
• Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:29:52 -0400
  I'm going to install an auxiliary battery under my rear seat in my 91 Vanagon to power my refrigerator and other appliances without...
• Fw: Main battery tight fit /Thanks for the advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 20:14:15 -0700
  ...Main battery tight fit Whilst fitting a jump seat into my '87 Westy, I had to take the main battery out (to drill holes...
• Re: Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 12:37:27 -0700
  ...Fully-charged battery for alternator install? >> >> >> I read something recently in the archives referencing a fully- >> charged = >> battery when installing a new alternator. I...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:47:19 -0400
  ...battery-inverter-charger-battery loop I'm working on a setup that would use one switch to switch all my AC outlets from Shore...
• Re: Battery isolator vs combiner?? Correction
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:20:08 -0700
  ...14.84 voltage at battery 1 terminal: 14.14 voltage at battery 2 terminal: 14.14 on the isolator in engine compartment Front of...