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• Re: AUX AC
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:19:44 -0700
  ...what ab= >out a small string of deep cycle batteries under the rear seat, powered str= >ictly by roof top solar panels, and an...
• Re: Auxilary battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 09:34:10 -0600
  ...the right direction? Deep cycle = > battery or regular car battery (my VW mechanic says to use a regular = > battery)? Battery Isolator or relay (and...
• Re: Auxiliary battery recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:12:08 -0400
  ...Any suggestions as to what is the largest deep cycle battery currently on the market that I can get that will fit in the...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:10:40 -0400
  ...Generally speaking, the denser a battery is the closer it approaches the deep-cycle type such as those made by Rolls. > Pros and cons...
• Re: Lithium aux. Batt?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:32:54 -0400
  ...generation batteries...Do they > > even make deep cycle lithium battery s? > > I swapped in a lithium battery to save weight in my track car...
• Re: Installing 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:46:29 -0800
  ...P4 and RC car battery charging... it's a camping toy!) I ended up putting an 82a deep cycle under the rear seat. (with...
• Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 16:14:32 -0700
  ...tools under the seat, and installed a deep-cycle Group 31 100 amp-hour house battery under the bench seat, with 4 gauge wire...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:12:18 -0400
  I've been using an Optima Yellow Top for the past year or so as aux battery and have always been surprised at how...
• RE: Battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 96 09:07:58 EST
  ...recharge cycles. You are right that lead-acid batteries shouldn't be run down flat either, but they can be discharged much deeper than...
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:37:46 -0400
  ...Is there a reasonably priced deep cycle that will fit easily, or with minor mods, under the drivers seat? I see this one http...
• Battery Charger ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:47:19 -0700
  ...deep cycle NAPA (almost new) house batteries up again after an extended cloudy camping period.... Online, I have found only one "manual" battery charger...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Oct 2001 (#2001-1261)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 21:53:15 -0700
  ...I will be using an Optima >deep cycle & would like to have it set up so I don't >have to remember to switch...
• Re: Optima d750-S vs. d750-U
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 21:34:07 -0700
  ...to instead look at the Reserve and Cycle life to judge the quality of the battery. I'd be interested to know if you...
• Re: aux battery and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:42:50 -0700
  ...get a norcold dc 0400 installed with >> a 100 AH deep cycle battery. does anyone have an electrician that does good >> work for a...
• Re: Replacement Battery and aux. battery
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:37:41 -0600
  ...use any battery other than those two sizes you will need to do some mods. to put a bigger deep cycle in my aux...
• Re: Optima battery;
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 19:31:52 -0700
  ...If you want true deep cycle use you want the marine blue tops. These are the ones with an M in the part number...
• Re: Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 20:08:59 -0500
  ...75 pound deep-cycle battery (not realistic, it would take about 110 amp-hours which I think would require a bigger battery in practice...
• Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 11:50:26 -0700
  ...That Dennis Haynes explained to me that I was not doing my deep-cycle > battery any favors by recharging it gently. Turns out that...
• Tested sirius rad head load by accident
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:39:36 -0700
  ...I checked the level of my aux battery (108ah deep cycle) it says 10.8Volts. After that incident I am definitely moving that unit...
• General Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:09:57 -0800
  ...4.) Finally, would the secondary battery (Optima deep-cycle marine) last long enough, assuming fully charged, to watch a long-ish (say, 3 hour...
• Re:Questions on a 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 21:05:43 -0800 (PST)
  ...when the battery is outside, but not fun if it is inside the bus. There are some kinds of deep-cycle batteries out there...
• Re: Gas Wars...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:23:30 -0400
  ...I have dual 6V Trojan T125 deep cycles (house batteries) with a Trojan 12V Marine starting battery (coach battery). As the motorhome is stored...
• Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 03:41:50 -0700
  > > 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: Fw: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 23:03:33 -0500
  ...Result - dead battery. The wood acts as an insulator. The floor isn't 'ground' to the battery, because no part of the battery is...
• 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: Westy RV battery question (fire concern)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 12:59:06 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-04 20:10:12 EDT, AJAX668873@aol.com writes: >I have a deep cycle RV battery that I...
• Re: Battery venting, etc. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 15:41:53 -0400
  ...Optima > D750S (or D750U) Deep Cycle Battery (Yellow Top) will fit on its side within > the battery box. This battery can be mounted in...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:09:46 -0700
  ...mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> I have a simple setup with a 1314 and the 125ah led acid deep cycle. The aux battery sees...
• 2nd battery installation question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 13:21:36 -0800 (PST)
  I'm going to be installing a second (deep cycle) battery in the hidden compartment between the water tank compartment and the lower storage...
• Re: [WetWesties] Aux battery Woahs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 21 Jun 2015 11:50:17 -0700
  You can kill a standard battery with a few weeks or months at deep discharge, or even after a few cycles of deep discharge...
• : Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 6 Jul 2017 02:00:21 -0400
  ...Good luck, TJ Has anyone used this battery <https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/yellowtop-deep-cycle-battery/d3478>? (*Optima YELLOWTOP=C2=AE D34...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:33:12 -0400
  ...and auxiliary battery systems in general. I have been using the Blue Seas ACR 7610 to charge two Group 27 Deep Cycle batteries in...
• Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 16:12:58 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=508148&highlight=sears+deep+cycle posted here of his group 65 aux. battery. Would that...
• Re: Odyssey batteries
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:45:00 -0700
  As mentioned in the archives a while back, Al @ Arc Battery in Sausalito has been supplying me with a deep cycle battery that fits...
• Re: $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:08:02 -0700
  ...battery shop here a couple years ago that weighed in HEAVY and had 885 CCA and was sold to me as a deep cycle...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 7 May 2015 08:40:11 -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...
• Battery response try again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:18:08 +0000
  ...One of the things to consider with these batteries is the number of cycles. From experience a battery is really cycled as it goes...
• Re: battery question
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:51:58 -0700
  ...avoid deeply discharging the aux battery. Since you're getting 13+ volts on both batteries with engine on, and a difference in battery voltages...
• Re: aux. battery ventiliation
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 17:40:21 -0800
  ...on battery type and location yet. So, >here are my q's: > >(a) do all lead-acid batteries (i.e., sealed, deep cycle, etc...
• aux batt. problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 22:22:10 -0600
  ...Everything worked fine when using the primary battery. I installed a new Optima 750u deep cycle battery per the FAQ instuctions - all went well...
• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:15:29 -0700
  ...to the aux battery. There is a post in the > archives where somebody measured a deeply discharged Optima deep cycle > pulling 50amps. I don...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:32:55 -0500
  ...From my understanding, the solenoid was the *perfect* set-up, since the deep-cycle battery got fully exercised, and the starting battery was used...
• Re: aux battery
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:36:04 -0700
  ...Deep cycle Group size 24 usually around 60 to 80 amp hour And Group size 27 usually around 90 to 110 amp hour Depending...
• Re: starting from aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:01:25 -0700
  I'd think a deep cycle could jump start a car without harming it .. but the more evolved battery guru's can address that...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Proffitt
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 09:19:55 -0400
  ...I have a dual battery setup. My auxiliary battery is a sears die-hard, not a deep-cycle. At the time, the Optima was...
• Odyssey batteries
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:24:26 -0800
  ...I was just told recently by the battery seller that the 1200 isn't even designed as a deep cycle battery, but rather a...
• Re: Norcold DC0040
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 11:29:13 -0700
  ...A 20Ah battery would be > completely emptied in 24 hours, and completely emptying a battery is > rough on it. A 100Ah battery would only...
• Re: Westfalia top opening fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:12:05 -0700
  ...This is with a 5 year old "starting" battery. I would expect better with a proper deep cycle battery. Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007...
• Re: Optima Blue D31M
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:50:36 -0700
  ...The Blue Top, also carries a Cranking-Amp > Specification. > > The Yellow Top is primarily a Deep Cycle battery. They can be utilized > for engine...
• Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:25:10 -0700
  ...Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery > For purposes of this discussion, the solenoid IS a relay. In auto parts > speak, a distinction...
• Re: Charging batteries in parallel ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 07:06:19 -0500
  ...m going to install 3 -UB 122230 -12V 22Ah AGM Sealed Deep Cycle > Batteries in my Westy. Installed in parallel. My question is how...
• Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 02:03:44 -0700
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/motorhome/Motorhome-Alternator-Charging-Systems.txt I have 2, 6 volt deep cycle batteries hooked up and I have...
• Re: Surepower 1315 and charging issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 5 May 2009 19:13:42 -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: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:13:43 -0700
  ...On a 80 or 100 amp hour deep cycle this would have limited effect. Do not confuse with the effect on a starting battery...
• Aux battery solution??!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:54:20 -0700
  ...deep cycle. The posts even come with screws for connecting them up to ring leads. Any thoughts/experience with this type of battery? Brent...
• Auxilliary battery, relays, installation
  Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
  Sat, 15 Feb 1997 22:02:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only deep cycle battery I can find that will fit under the driver's seat is 40 amp hours. Do you know of...
• Re: batteries?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:26:34 -0500
  ...PO did not install a Deep Cycle >Battery there and it is only a regular battery? Is the relay operating? Is the voltage different...
• Re: Longer bolts for Alloys and Auxillary battery solutions?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:23:11 -0700
  ...Of all deep cycles Optima comes closest fitting except the top battery post. I lived with the starting battery for years and finally decided...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:23:25 -0600
  ...battery last weekend ($170), & read the instructions, yellow top batteries are listed as deep cycle & starting batteries. If you want to use it for...
• 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...