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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...
how to plan solar
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Sep 1995 11:27:48 -0500 (CDT)
...The charge controller is connected to the DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES which accumulate the power as it is produced to make it available to you...
Re: Aux battery solution??!!!
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Fri, 21 May 1999 13:49:30 -1000
...I have 2 6v deep cycle batteries under the rear seat. I jot sealed Jell cell so that there would be no fumes. They...
Westy auxiliary battery setup
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 23:52:51 -0800
...Solution here, unless I can find a deep cycle that will fit under the seat, is to get a real deep-cycle and put...
Re: Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 08:35:43 -0700
...Anyway my setup is a Optima Yellow 34/78 deep cycle battery and an amp under the driver swivel seat. Requires some metalworking to...
Re: deep cycle battery
Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
Mon, 06 May 1996 12:37:07 -0700
I just had an Interstate Battery rep walk into my office. We got to talking about this thread and he claims (as any good...
Re: Auxiliary battery recommendations
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 3 Jun 2016 08:47:27 -0400
I have been having good luck with the wheel chair deep cycle batteries as long as you have a good charger attached and you...
Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
Historical mailing list - John Lane
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:36:13 -0700
...She had the deep cycle battery installed as well as and marine perko switch for switching the batteries, which if your going to have...
Quit worrying-go camping!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:49:20 -0700
...Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky? On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: Quit...
Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 22:14:31 -0700
Optima indeed has a web site at http://www.optimabatteries.com/main.htm It has some good FAQs, but unfortunately none answers the question...
Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:24:46 -0700
...is running on 12 volt power? I am considering adding a >deep cycle battery to my '80 Westy, and I am wondering if it...
Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Mark Evans
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:52:17 -0400
...And that >> printer has surges that are higher than that. >> >> A deep cycle battery should be sized for at least a 5 hour >> discharge...
Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:55:38 +0000
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Re: Auxiliary Battery
Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
Thu, 19 Jun 2003 09:00:01 -0700
...Busch wrote: ><snip> But do you really need a deep cycle battery? I just >replaced my aux battery (yesterday in fact). I went with...
Re: Fresh from a Westfalia campout
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 01:33:15 -0400
...A 55 Ah deep-cycle battery will last about 2-3 days, dependent on all the variables.. temperature, how warm you want the Van...
FS: '85 Full Westfalia VW camper in Seattle WA - $2995
Historical mailing list - Randy
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:10:42 -0700
...all work! No rust, AM/FM/cassette/12CD changer, JBL speaker system, 115VAC inverter, secondary deep cycle battery, 8 ply truck tires, 139K on...
Re: westy auxillary battery
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 14:49:26 -0800 (PST)
Michael Heron writes: > > along a similar vein: > > i would also like to put an additional 12 volt deep cycle battery in my > buses (65...
Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:13:26 -0700
...I'm wanting to learn how to translate deep cycle battery ampere-hour ratings into real world performance, and these reefers seem like a...
RE: '78 aux battery
Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
Mon, 7 Oct 96 17:28:37 UT
...a switch to switch between the cranking battery and the "house" deep-cycle battery. As to price -- don't have the catalog here -- but...
[Q] 2nd battery again
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Wed, 21 May 1997 11:48:39 +0000
I've read some of the posts how others are hooking up deep cycle batteries, but does anyone just use a 2nd normal cranking...
Fwd: Re: Re: power inverters
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:34:36 -0600
...I have the 2nd deep cycle battery setup and would only run a large watt load if the engine was running. In my perfect...
Solar controller question..semi off topic.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:23:01 -0700
...I do not have any specs on that, and that is out of reach right now....The two panels kept our two large deep...
Re: Auxiliary Battery
Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
Wed, 18 Jun 2003 12:09:47 EDT
...I would like to get a deep cycle gel model. I have researched some of the vanagon archives and they weren't very helpful...
Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 09:03:37 -0400
...Costco also carries the blue optima's. > >FYI, >RED - Normal automotive starting battery >YELLOW - Deep cycle >BLUE - Marine (starting battery tolerate of some deep...
Re: marine battries on sale @ Westmarine
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 15:45:15 -0700
...servlet/product/10001/-1/10001/30755/10001/677/207/9 > > starting/deep cycle batteries, normally $78 us. now $49us. > only available thru retail stores...
Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 8 Aug 2007 05:48:22 EDT
...Hi Warren, from what I've read a good deep cycle battery will give you hundreds of cycles to 80% depth of discharge. Yes...
Re: How Long Running to Charge the Battery After Starting?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:39:49 -0400
...But for figuring > the > Group 41 for use as an aux battery the 55AH figure is used for comparison > to > deep cycle and AGM...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:41:54 -0400
Let me simplify! True deep cycle, flooded batteries such as a golf cart battery will provide the best performance and service life. Only problem...
Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:49:34 -0700
...I don't even think there is a whole lot of difference between a conventional lead-acid battery and a deep cycle one. And...
What I Learned from Trojan Battery's tech support guy
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:37:15 -0700
...this posting is about Trojan flooded-plate [vented] deep cycle lead-acid batteries ONLY and NOT about other battery types like sealed lead-acid...
Re: 2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ??
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 8 Nov 2006 07:56:20 -0800
I would leave the original battery and wiring alone. I deplore butchery such as you suggest. Add any aux batteries in such a way...
Re: Question on Batteries...
Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
Fri, 6 Jan 2006 15:45:43 -0500
...My motorhome has 2 NAPA deep-cycle batteries I bought 2 years ago and find them reasonably priced and reliable. My 90 Syncro Camper...
Re: Dometic replacement
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:44:04 -0500
...The compressor fridge will run up to four days on the auxilary battery, a week if you store a 100-a/h deep-cycle...
Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:54:31 -0500
...I'm a boating guy and I like my deep cycles big and useful, I'm not convinced I'll like a little deep...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 1 May 2012 22:37:40 -0400
...I have a pair of Lifeline group 27 deep cycle batteries ready to install in my 'big trip' rig - one of the industry's...
Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:31:57 -0500
...Especially > a deep cycle constructed as well as the Trojan. The biggest danger to a > discharged battery is the possibility of freezing but if...
Re: [WetWesties] auxiliary battery wiring, et al
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:12 -0700
...Pls see http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Solar#Charging_Deep_Cycle_Batteries_with_the_Vanagon_Alternator > I'll have to reassess my house electrical...
Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Sep 2001 (#2001-1111)
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 12:56:46 -0400
...also charges from the lighter socket anyone know if >they are deep cycle and would last for a aux battery for camping may use...
Re: Think I have an electrical problem here.
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:54:27 -0700
...My aux1 battery (a group 27 deep cycle) drops at a slower rate and has a similar load on it. jimt On 11/2...
deep cycle exide orbital, marine grade...
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:13:26 -0700
Do these fit?.. Also, I have the relay for a second battery, have never installed it.. what else will I need to actually add...
Re: Best Starter Battery?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 20:36:11 -0700
Brian, Deep Cycle batteries are designed to put out small amounts of power over a long period of time. Starter batteries are designed to...
Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 7 May 2008 06:19:11 EDT
...THERE IS NO PROPER DEEP CYCLE BATTERY THAT WILL FIT IN THAT HOLE UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT ! That's it that's all ! Now...
Re: Aux. Battery/Non-Westy
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:51:08 -0700
...I plan to use an Optima deep cycle battery. Any help is appreciated. Randy Charrette 87' Syncro Longmont, CO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your FREE download of...
window AC units - any lower than 5000btu?
Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:53:58 EST
...require 15+ AMPS so you would need about ten 12v automotive deep > cycle batteries to run one through an inverter > http://williamwareagency.com/forsale...
Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:35:40 -0700
my add-ons so far for my 82 westy power amp for tunes with speakers second deep cycle battery pulled stock fridge and added...
Re: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 11:05:24 -0500
On Tue, 10 Dec 2002, Chris Smith wrote: > 3) Gell-cells are the greatest invention since sliced bread. They don't > spill, out-gas...
Re: What is THE best battery ?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:07:09 -0800
...Sealed AGM batteries for deep cycle service or marine service are available. BUT, again based on list members (and information from other online forums...
Re: battery draining
Historical mailing list - t
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 00:30:27 -0700
...Not the batteries fault, you just can't deep cycle them. So.. I now have a Exide in my Toyota PU and a Diehard...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:56:37 -0500
...Poor man battery testing Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested differently than the normal tests used...
Re: wiring auxiliary battery
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 26 May 2000 09:57:21 -0700
...With an Optima deep cycle battery I won't even bother with propane for a 2 hour stop! Very nice and the food stays...
Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 5 Jan 2006 19:40:48 -0500
...you have to be is this any more complicated than just changing out the existing battery in the ups you fav deep cycle battery ?
Re: Alternators and batteries
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:20:10 -0600
...You can also use an Odessey as a starting AND deep cycle battery, similar to the Optima Yellowtop. Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:25:43 -0400
I have been running two Trojan T105's strung togther for three year's now. 220 amp hours. I have them under the back...
batteries: some more general info ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 02 May 94 16:32:24 CDT
...The lead-acid battery types that are most common in successful RV auxiliary-power applications are all of deep-cycle design. This is important...
Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 16:17:01 -0800
so are there any deep cycle, group 41 batteries? bill '87 syncro westfalia On Thursday, November 15, 2001, at 03:42 , mark drillock wrote...
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 >
Re: Small smart charger with equalize mode?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:44:05 -0700
...it's the best for my Trojan flooded cell lead-acid deep cycle > battery. > > On table 2 at > <http://www.trojanbattery.com/**BatteryMaintenance/Charging...
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...
is the Optima really better?
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 08:19:59 -0700
...but its good to remember that a starter battery, and a 'deep cycle' battery are two different beasts as far as application goes. The...
Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:10:04 -0600
...So, with that out of the question, I am not sure a deep cycle battery is worth it for the other 12v stuff. So...