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Re: proper Aux battery type size?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 15:33:03 -0400
...Ebenhoech wrote: >Hmmm, the Optima is a great battery, use the yellow top for deep cycle. >Has anyone put one in the normal behind...
Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:28:32 -0700
...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? > At $125.96 Cnd. for a group 27, I have to wonder if it's the...
Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:23:39 EST
...is ONLY one deep cycle battery that fits and there will have to be some slight modifications to the battery box to fit. It...
Surepower 1315 and charging issues
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Tue, 5 May 2009 19:01:58 -0700
...This is NOT a good thing when you have a deep cycle battery in need of a good de- sulfating charge. My starting battery...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:43:24 -0500
...On 01/27/2012 06:42 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. Theory: Deep cycle batteries > need to be tested...
Re: auxillary battery losing charge in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 23:03:18 -0400
...auxillary battery losing charge in 89 Westy I installed an Optima Yellow top deep cycle as an auxillary battery in my 89 Westy 4...
Re: Westy battery charger
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:09:08 +0000
...so when charging on the tender. > > I am using a 65ah deep cycle under the drivers seat with gowesty set up. > > Ryan > Asheville, NC >
Aux. Battery/Non-Westy
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:15:51 -0500
...I plan to use an Optima deep cycle battery. Any help is appreciated.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Randy Charrette</DIV> <DIV>87' Syncro...
Norcold results (long)
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:46:42 -0700
...Even with massive charger arrangements (three or more 150 watt panels!) and multiple full sized deep cycle batteries (in addition to the starting batteries...
Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:13:22 -0600
...I have a dual battery setup. My auxiliary battery is a sears die-hard, not a deep-cycle. At the time, the Optima was...
Re: Sealed Bearings?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:22:01 -0800
...Not aware of any Al, same as no Deep Cycle Group 41's out there.
Re: Camper question
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:37:51 -0500
...Unless you add a charger/power supply which can be had for less than $200 which will charge your deep cycle batteries PROPERLY and...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 4 Aug 2007 20:28:18 -0700
...That's how it was set up when the relay clobbered my nice expensive deep cycle battery. I have since replaced the big solenoid...
Re: westy: where does the light over the cabinets terminate?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:54:51 -0400
...Mark feller wrote: >I want to take this light off the starter battery circuit and move it over >to my new deep cycle setup...
Re: White powder in battery box bottom
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:55:37 -0700
...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: 2 batteries for the price of 1?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 13 May 2002 16:23:35 -0700
...In fact, so cheap that I could also buy a suitable > deep-cycle battery and still cost a bit less than it would be...
Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Sep 2009 10:17:05 -0400
...Deep cycle batteries will never fully charge on a fixed voltage system. The size of the alternator does not affect charging time assuming it...
Re: Second battery, the story on relays.
Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:14:28 -0700
Jim Felder wrote: > FYI, I went to a battery store and bought a deep cycle that I thought > would fit, but it wouldn't...
Re: Cold weather
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:33:48 -0500
...Unless it's a "deep cycle" battery, then after getting fully discharged 3-4 times they won't hold a charge any more. If...
Re: Westy auxiliary battery s...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Feb 1995 10:51:13 -0500
...You can fit a deep cycle marine battery behind/underneath the driver (of a Vanagon) if you allow the battery to stick up slightly...
Re: Anyone have an inverter for sale?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:53:13 -0800
...how long would your battery last if >the car is turned off? I installed a second battery (deep cycle) to handle "camping loads" without...
Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:49:34 -0700
...I have used a deep cycle battery as a starting battery ............there is no difference to be discerned. So for me...... it's real...
Optima Battery Models
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 12:02:49 -0400
Does anyone know what the difference between the Optima 750 "Deep Cycle" (yellow top) and the Optima 900 "Marine" (blue top) batteries is? The...
Current draw for fridge fan
Historical mailing list - turbowesty
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 18:47:09 -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...
NVC Batteries and recycling, was Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cy
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:36:17 -0400
...battery and swap > it out for free every couple of years which is what you would be doing > with the more expensive deep cycle...
Re: Optima as 2nd battery.
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Fri, 23 May 1997 08:11:41 -0800
...Long I see Optima has a deep cycle battery as well as their 800 amp standard battery. -- Todd Francis '86 Westy Syncro '91 Tristar
Re: How to Select the Right Battery
Historical mailing list - JP Nicholls
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 09:24:11 +0100
...takes to recharge the battery? Incidentally, this battery was sold to me as a "deep cycle and starting battery", and is manufactured by BHX...
Re: How to Select the Right Battery
Historical mailing list - JP Nicholls
Wed, 20 Aug 1997 09:01:09 +0100
...takes to recharge the battery? Incidentally, this battery was sold to me as a "deep cycle and starting battery", and is manufactured by BHX...
Simple auxillary battery question
Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:27:50 -0400
...What I need to know is whether a regular starting battery would suffice and how long would it last. Are there cheaper deep cycle...
Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:04:03 -0700
...An Optima Yellow 34/78 deep cycle battery and an amp under the driver swivel seat. Requires some metalworking to get it in. Battery...
Re: Optima Battery
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Sat, 5 Jan 2008 20:51:03 -0500
...tom K0TAR On 5 Jan 2008 at 21:37, Ian Allan wrote: > Tom: > > I cannot envision a circumstance that a deep cycle battery would...
Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:43:38 -0400
...you? Get some UB12220's (four) and stuff in there and forgetaboutit. >> Interstate MTP-91 also fits, 88 a/h but not deep cycle. >>
Re: Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:33:09 -0400
...back on when the battery is charging again, preventing your house battery from going through a very deep discharge cycle. It's a three...
Apology
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Thu, 14 Apr 1994 13:36:13 -0500 (CDT)
...The bigger alt is installed (whew) and I have a deep cycle battery but have not hooked it up. I would appreciate any knowledge...
Apology
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Thu, 14 Apr 1994 13:36:13 -0500 (CDT)
...The bigger alt is installed (whew) and I have a deep cycle battery but have not hooked it up. I would appreciate any knowledge...
Re: GoWesty aux battery kit?? Bentley manual VS. blue factory repair manual??
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Fri, 18 May 2007 13:48:55 -0400
...battery in mind, the Odyssey PC1200, any comments on >this Battery?? I am using the GoWesty aux battery kit with a 33AH deep cycle...
Re: Optima vs. Generic
Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:31:17 -0700
If you get an Optima Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery then it is designed to be repeatedly drawn down. Standard Batterys really hate to...
Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:28:47 -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: Optima Battery Discussion
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 18:18:28 -0600
...Optima Battery Discussion --- "Mr. Polak" <mrpolak@yahoo.com> wrote: > What Optima model are you using? I have the yellow top Optima deep-cycle mounted...
Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
Historical mailing list - RiffOil
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:16:51 -0700
Deep cycle battery is over kill for most westfalia user that only is westy for weekend Unless you use it as a daily camper...
Re: 120v generator set up
Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:26:10 -0700
...amount of power that you need adding some deep cycle batteries (and you want deep cycles if you'll be drawing them down signifcantly...
Re: Aux. Battery-Stereo Amp question
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:19:38 -0400
...deep cycle battery going down the road , with the radio and xm unit tied into the aux battery and a small fan to help...
Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:54:31 -0500
...I have basically separated my 12v deep cycle system from the traditional westy relay system. I'm using a simple west marine battery combiner...
Re: Fwd: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:23:10 -0800
...Deep cycle vs not likely the reason for price difference? >>> >>> Trying to find it, but wasn't there a somewhat similar Diehard battery >>> thread...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 1 May 2012 22:37:40 -0400
...seat the Sears Platinum deep cycle >PC31, group size 31, similar in size to Odyssey PC 2150. This battery >has 205 Reserve Capacity, unlike...
Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery
Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
Sun, 3 May 1998 22:07:57 -0500
Last fall I installed a deep cycle 32amp/hr wheelchair battery as an auaillary for my '84 westy. I have it wired through the...
Re: insane AC idea
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 08:53:15 -0700
...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: vanagon Digest - 2 Sep 2001 (#2001-1111)
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 12:56:46 -0400
...Battery" things they are portable, >have an ac charger and also charges from the lighter socket anyone know if >they are deep cycle and...
deep cycle exide orbital, marine grade...
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:13:26 -0700
...Also, I have the relay for a second battery, have never installed it.. what else will I need to actually add a second battery...
Re: Heater
Historical mailing list - David Garth
Sat, 26 Nov 1994 18:21:31 -0800 (PST)
...With a 100 amp hour deep-cycle auxillary battery, you would have less than 4 hours of heat. And that's four hours of...
Re: westy: where does the light over the cabinets terminate?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:38:05 -0700
...Mark feller wrote: >I want to take this light off the starter battery circuit and move it over >to my new deep cycle setup...
Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:38:28 -0400 (EDT)
...Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology) 52 amp hours 700 or 750 cranking amps Sealed -- no gases Can be charged...
Re: Aux battery - venting precautions
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 01 Nov 1996 11:49:33 -0800
...i realize these aren't deep cycle. and they are small capacity. the >one i bought has like 24 amp/hours reserve which is...
Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:14:31 -0600
...Deep cycle vs not likely the reason for price difference? > >> > >> Trying to find it, but wasn't there a somewhat similar Diehard battery > >> thread...
Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:42:05 -0800
One thing I don't regret is installing an inexpensive deep cycle group 27 in my '81 I would've hated performing house battery...
2nd battery Westy questions
Historical mailing list - bueses
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:33:13 -0600
I am going to add an Optima deep cycle battery to my 84 Westy this weekend in partial prep. for Burning Man. I know...
Re: Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:03:04 -0400
...Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy >> >>What size deep cycle battery do you recommend for the Auxiliary Battery? >>Does anyone have have a "how to...
Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:50:28 -0400
...remove the >fridge line altogether. :) Only if you have a deep-cycle house battery and are willing/able to recharge it every ?2-3...
Totally frustrated seeking Optima battery bargain
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:21:42 -0800
...they had was the red top "starting" battery an not the yellow top deep cycle battery. Maybe I misunderstood the lead someone on the...
Re: do are vanagons even charge our batteries?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 5 Jan 2008 19:52:01 -0800
...cell. > > Can a car battery even charge to 100% like this? Let alone 2 > batteries, of mixed use (deep cycle, starting) > > Somewhat rhetorical, I...