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• Re: Voltage surges
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 May 2010 19:01:54 -0400
  ...haul up to 15A out of the system for charging the deep >cycle house battery. Lots of modern battery chargers will pulse-charge at...
• Re: Electric Heaters / isolater
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 16:34:29 -0700
  ...Since I thought this was too wimpy to handle the deep cycle I was installing in my EV I looked into isolation options. When...
• Re: Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 20:08:59 -0500
  ...It will take about 150 ml of gasoline, or 2/10 pound of natural gas, or the energy in a roughly 75 pound deep...
• Re: Battery Charging voltages was 130 amp alt.
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:08:48 -0700
  ...On a sailboat, one has to closely monitor a bank of deep-cycle batteries, (btdt) but to do this in a westy would be...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:01:27 -0800
  Jay, I measured the size of the battery boxes under the driver and passenger side seats this morning before work. The depth of the...
• 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: 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: Deep cycle battery replacement for Eurovan 92
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 21:07:42 -0600
  You can find deep cycle marine batteries at Sam's Club. Golf cart shops may also have some 12Volt batteries, though I believe most...
• Booster Thing
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 21:52:28 -0500
  ...My interest is in the refrigerator (my home made West has no fridge, and no secondary deep cycle battery). I'm wondering if anybody...
• Simple auxillary battery question
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:27:50 -0400
  ...Are there cheaper deep cycle batteries that would fit under the driver's seat? If a regular battery is all I need, is there...
• Wiki has new aux battery page
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:24:29 -0800
  ...will a Sears starter battery work as well as a marine deep cycle battery," or any of the common questions) is encouraged to add...
• Re: '79 Westy Aux. Battery Charging
  Historical mailing list - Ernie Otero
  Sun, 22 Sep 1996 14:35:19 -0700
  ...Does anyone have > > a three battery setup? > > > > ernie o. > > > Hi, is your aux battery a "deep cycle" battery? where did you get it? > how...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:54:52 -0400
  ...numbers are correct, and if you wanted to never discharge >> your >> deep-cycle batteries too deeply (say never less than 80% discharged >> so >> they...
• Re: $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:28:13 -0400
  ...but how much is a real deep cycle that will fit under the driver's seat? The Optima is $125? Edward At 10:50...
• 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...
• '91 2WD Westy 4 Sale
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 16:00:14 PDT
  ...Clearcoat A/C Power Windows & Locks Alloys Front End Cover Aux Deep Cycle Battery with Isolator Sony CD Player W/ Removable Face New in...
• Re: AUX AC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:11:40 -0400
  ...camping out in Florida humidity . . . > what about a small string of deep cycle batteries under the rear > seat, powered strictly by roof top solar...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:38:00 -0700
  ...numbers are correct, and if you wanted to never discharge your >> deep-cycle batteries too deeply (say never less than 80% discharged so >> they...
• Solar power
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 08:50:31 -0800
  ...The other does all that plus says it is ideal for deep cycle, otherwise similiar to the cheaper one, for $69.99. Also quite...
• Fwd: Dynamic Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:59:43 -0400
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com So, with all the input on printing a little laser off deep cycle... 3000 watt Wagan inverter... under the rear...
• Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:56:59 -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: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:07:52 -0700
  ...Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery > Continue the math further. 402.5 watts/12 volts = 33.5 amps. And that > printer has...
• Re: Batteries
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:54:55 -0700
  ...A deep cycle (and/or AGM?) is fussy about the charging cycle. It may not charge fully if using just the vehicles alternator. It...
• 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...
• Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 12:23:55 -0400
  Hello Vanagon list, I would like to install a deep cycle aux. Battery under the rear seat of a 1985 Westy. I have read...
• Re: Optima's and Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 06:21:12 EST
  ...Has anyone run their fridge off of a optima deep cycle? If so, how long will it run? Can you wire the optima into...
• Re: Westfalia top opening fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:12:05 -0700
  ...I would expect better with a proper deep cycle battery. Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:44:57 -0700 From: neil N Subject: Re...
• Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:41:58 -0700
  ...of charge in starting; but for a house battery that is deep-cycle it's an extremely inefficient way to do it." My less...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:13:22 -0600
  ...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: 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.
• electrical/convenience stuff
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Wed, 17 May 1995 12:01:48 -0400
  ...I think i would like to install a deep cycle battery to power one of those electric cooler things (and other stuff), and possibly...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 May 2007 12:46:33 -0700
  ...If your aux battery is in fact a deep cycle and is to tall for the battery compartment it may well be an Optima...
• 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: front seats from westy to weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:11:46 EDT
  ...the battery is less accessible and the planned auxiliary deep cycle has to be mounted elsewhere because of the limited access. g. the black...
• Re: Anyone have an inverter for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:53:13 -0800
  ...if >the car is turned off? I installed a second battery (deep cycle) to handle "camping loads" without worry about killing off the starting...
• Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 21:09:32 -0800
  ...That Dennis Haynes explained to me that I was not doing my deep-cycle battery any favors by recharging it gently. Turns out that...
• Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:36:27 -0500
  ...Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries? I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking Amps - 625 Reserve Capacity - 160...
• Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:33:55 -0500
  At 11:59 AM 1/11/2012, Aaron wrote: >Yeah, the bank of batteries is currently in series and produces over >110V. I bet...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 7 May 2015 06:39:04 -0700
  ...battery hookup system and 3 Universal UB12220- 22amp deep cycle > wheelchair batteries. I did all the wiring as per instructions. Added the > new Truckfridge...
• Aux Battery in Engine compartment, Good Idea?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Bearden
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 12:58:57 -0400
  ...enough to hold a LARGE (1000 Amp Hours, $59.00 autoZone) deep cycle battery. Has anyone tried this? Good idea or just brain flatulence...
• Re: solar panels .. article in magazine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 20:32:57 -0700
  ...a vw bus with ONE solar panel on top, charging two deep cycle batteries, > and we ran the fridge (12volts only) all day and...
• Re: Optima Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:37:38 -0500
  ...I cannot envision a circumstance that a deep cycle battery would out perform a standard starting battery in terms of events leading to catastrophic...
• Solar panel, aux. battery, generator etc...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 11:13:12 -0800
  ...I am looking for infos and choice on the followings: - a deep cycle battery to fit under the driver seat, bigger than the one...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 08:28:32 -0800
  ...How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's? Greetings Volks, How many , Have installed a (Deep Cycle) Optima as Aux Battery...
• FS? 1990 Tiico Westy
  Historical mailing list - Francois Tremblay
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:11:57 -0400
  ...Westfalia package, beds, 3 way fridge, stove, sink, storage Second battery (sealed deep cycle) for accessory Removable trailer hitch Original engine also available Thanks
• Dual Battery Setup - Optimal Design?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:45:19 -0600
  ...with the the following Objectives; - Two "true" sealed non-out gassing deep cycle batteries - System must provide a minimum of 110 ah in total...
• Re: new non-westy fridge
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:21:20 -0400
  ...eventually will run the fridge less than two hours fully charged. Deep cycle batteries are an option, but there are issues with charging them...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:00:53 -0700
  I'm not qualified to answer the first two questions, but: Geza Polony typed: > 3) Has anyone done a mod that allows for convenient...
• 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
  ...I am using the GoWesty aux battery kit with a 33AH deep cycle battery I purchased from Batteris Plus for $60 or so. The...
• Re: power inverters
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:45:42 -0700
  ...I have the 2nd deep cycle battery setup and would only run a large watt load if the engine was running. In my perfect...
• Re: Wal Mart batteries
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:37:19 -0700
  ...Wal Mart batteries > Someone had mentioned a while back about a particular Wal Mart deep cycle > that fits under the driver's seat. Does...
• Re: auxiliary battery
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 08:41:27 -0800
  ...I had several dealers chuckle out loud when I asked for a deep cycle with "those" deminsions. Marine deep cycles tend to be pretty...
• Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:14:31 -0600
  ...both work. > >> Musta been a Canada-US website thing for me. :) > >> > >> Deep cycle vs not likely the reason for price difference? > >> > >> Trying to find...
• AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 19:53:54 -0800
  ...I purchased a deep cycle battery to put under my rear seat from Walmart. It was late in the year, and never had the...
• 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...
• 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: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 20:06:58 -0600
  ...BUS.INFO> wrote: > >> I have a aux battery (group size 27) deep cycle >> installed with a relay >> commonly used in RV setups. > <> > >> With the...
• 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: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system - files posted
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:17:20 -0500
  ...I wired up my aux battery charging circuit to carry 50 amps, then installed a 33AH sealed deep cycle battery (only $60 and provides...