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• What Specific Model Optima Auxiliary Battery Should I Buy? Any Comments on the Hella Kit?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 11:30:19 -0400
  ...1) I am sold on the Optima Deep Cycle Battery, but they have a few models,most are the same dimensions. Which specific model...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Nov 2003 (#2003-1084)
  Historical mailing list - Galleons Lap Photo
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:57:51 -0800
  ...Many owners believe that the auxillary battery should be a deep cycle. ( See Archives). As the compartment is pretty small, and the number of...
• Aux battery...again
  Historical mailing list - Liz Maher
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 12:26:24 -0500
  ...was ever able to recommend a specific brand/model of deep-cycle battery that will fit under the driver's seat. An online demo...
• Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:54:19 -0800
  ...My big deep cycle battery could use the occasional desulfation (who, after all, couldn't?). -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia...
• Re: 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 09:21:54 -0800
  ...The problem with "real" batteries is that they're not deep cycle. They'll quickly die if you use them to power the van...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:42:09 -0700
  ...Marine) group 27 even though it's not a high-quality deep cycle. As for what a 1200W inverter is for -- giant batteries? 110...
• 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...
• Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 13:54:13 -0400
  ...on) my system barely generates 12.3 volts at the vehicle battery, and about 11.8 at the aux battery. This is with a...
• Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:52:21 -0700
  ...213 CDN Features > > * Renewable energy deep cycle battery > * 12V sealed AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) deep cycle lead acid battery > * Designed to be used with...
• Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:50:53 -0400
  ...When I later added the Interstate 100 a/h deep-cycle battery, I did the same test, resulting in six days. The Norcold draws...
• Is a Battery Charger to run 12V systems from 120V OK?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Prouse
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 17:00:07 -0400
  ...The stereo (and maybe the fridge) are wired into the secondary optima deep cycle battery. If it is okay to do, info on how...
• Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:31:14 -0800
  ...VANAGON.COM > Subject: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries? > > I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking...
• Re: power inverters
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:41:58 -0500
  ...2nd deep cycle battery under the driver's seat, then mount the inverter right behind the seat. You want to the run of wiring...
• Deep cycle battery replacement for Eurovan 92
  Historical mailing list - Les perceptifs
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 21:41:44 -0500
  Does anybody know what's the best battery to replace the original dryfit battery in an Eurovan 92 ? We leave for Mexico and our...
• Re: Aux Battery in Engine compartment, Good Idea?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:18:37 -0400
  ...to > hold a LARGE (1000 Amp Hours, $59.00 autoZone) deep cycle battery. Has > anyone tried this? Good idea or just brain flatulence? > > Regards...
• Battery isolator vs combiner??
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:26:50 EDT
  ...I am probably going to use a deep cycle lead acid battery until I can afford the spiral-wound or gel cells. What am...
• How to install 90A alt. on Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 12:04:09 EDT
  ...The Vanagon diesel has dead space behind the stock battery to mount an Exide or Optima AGM deep cycle for a auxiliary battery. Hope...
• Re: Optima battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 06:43:39 EST
  ...Optima Yellow Top is the best deep cycle battery to put in your Westy. It's the only one with enough amp hours, 55...
• Dual Battery Setup - Optimal Design?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:45:19 -0600
  ...deep cycle batteries - System must provide a minimum of 110 ah in total (more would be better) - Batteries must fit into the Vanagon battery...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:10:49 -0700
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? > > Thanks very much Dennis. This is what I had hoped. Had found > "double" relay images and...
• Re: Second Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 12:38:34 -0400
  ...and then almost a full=sized deep cycle will fit in the regular battery tray. Unfortunately the deepcycle I have is too tall unless...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:34:36 -0400
  ...So a 100 a/h deep-cycle battery like I have can ultimately run the fridge for 4 days (80% discharge) on occasion. Karl...
• Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:29:39 -0600
  Maybe a blue top marine deep cycle may be better suited for that application? On Jul 29, 2011 5:27 PM, "Rocket J Squirrel...
• House Battery and Clearance
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:37:38 +0000
  Hi Vanagon Types; For those considering where to locate an accessory battery, this may be useful information. Last year I replaced my deep cycle...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 14:18:11 -0500
  ...insane AC idea > > > > > > At 11:23 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote: > > > > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery...
• Dynamic Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:24:20 -0700
  So, with all the input on printing a little laser off deep cycle... 3000 watt Wagan inverter... under the rear seat, passenger side two...
• Re: Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 23:28:32 -0400
  ...m getting ready to do some Battery requirement calculations. > >Assuming a OPTIMA D750 Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery > >Rated at 120 minutes of Reserve...
• Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:25:42 -0700
  ...If a fellow had a second alternator for charging the deep-cycle house battery, then a smart regulator like this might make more sense...
• Finally, an auxiliary battery fits the 2nd, aux batt compartment: Hawker Odyssey PC 925 MJT
  Historical mailing list - vw_traveler
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 21:08:48 -0400
  ...voltages similar to the starting battery, so it can share the same AC charger -- it can be deep-cycled -- it generates enough cranking amps...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:56:50 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? "[...] you may need to rev the engine a bit higher than normal to get the alternator...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 17:35:03 -0800
  ...with too big a relay. > And as you once said, a deep > cycle should not be charged too fast anyway. > My main concern is...
• 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: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:50:42 -0800
  ...My aux battery is a deep cycle Group 27 under the bench seat. While it's not identical to the starting battery it's...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:14:04 -0700
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? >.... and now see this "can" type diagram (though for starter) > http://www.hqew.net/files/Images...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:47:20 -0500
  ...Greetings Volks,<br> <br> How many , Have installed a (Deep Cycle) Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's using the stock wiring under the...
• Re: Fw: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:10:06 -0800
  ...Result - dead battery. The wood acts as an insulator. > > John Rodgers > 88 Gl driver > > Michael Townsend wrote: > > I thought that "never store a battery...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:32:29 -0400
  ...I charged the aux battery with no load on it (fridge and inverter are the only things wired to it) for about 45 minutes...
• Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:35:35 -0500
  ...the battery is there to use it and I do have the 110v charging system I installed again for recharging the deep cycle while...
• Re: Fwd: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:51:10 -0500
  ...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: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:40:26 -0800
  ...That was the > reasoning > > behind using a deep cycle battery as the aux battery. So then we're > back > > where this thread all started...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 14:55:43 -0800
  ...I thought the reason for the breaker on the isolator setup is to protect the "deep cycle" battery. They only recommend a breaker to...
• Re: Battery response try again.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:24:49 -0400
  ...Alternator charging for DC batteries is always a compromise for deep cycle batteries as what is really important is current control during the Bulk...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 7 May 2015 09:51:59 -0400
  ...battery hookup system and 3 Universal UB12220- 22amp deep cycle wheelchair batteries. I did all the wiring as per instructions. Added the new Truckfridge...
• Re: Simple auxillary battery question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:04:50 -0600
  ...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: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 12:05:34 -0500
  ...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: Battery Charger ?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 09:12:02 -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: Low-voltage alarm
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:58:09 -0300
  ...So 11.7v is really low discharge pt even on deep cycle batteries if you want optimal life of the battery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ David (dsl82westy) <wrote...
• Re: Fw: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 22:38:05 -0600
  ...Result - dead battery. The wood acts as an insulator. > > > The floor isn't 'ground' to the battery, because no part of the battery is...
• Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:31:12 -0500
  ...back on when the battery is charging again, preventing your house battery from going through a very deep discharge cycle. It's a three...
• Re: Shore batteries
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:40:17 -0800
  Last August, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >For charging the deep-cycle battery I use a Powerstream >PST-BC1212-15 DC-to-DC charger <http...
• Re: Golf Cart Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:03:16 -0500
  How are you defining a deep cycle battery so that the GC-2 does not qualify? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: more heating ideas
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  30 Sep 1995 19:18:16 -0700
  ...If you started with a good deep discharge cycle marine battery, maybe 5 minutes before you sucked the battery inside out? Harvey
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:02:04 -0400
  ...not compensate for battery state of charge or temperature, it is also a poor choice for really charging deep cycle batteries. Typically, at the...
• Re: do are vanagons even charge our batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 20:45:14 -0500
  ...cell. > > Can a car battery even charge to 100% like this? Let alone 2 > batteries, of mixed use (deep cycle, starting) > > Somewhat rhetorical, I...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:10:37 -0700
  ...Deep Cycle Batteries >> Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:34:26 -0300 >> >> Malcolm: >> I've read about these and if I remember right they...
• Re: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 12:44:27 -0600
  http://www.sonnenschein.org/AGM's.htm jimt On 10/15/05 7:31 AM, "Malcolm Stebbins" <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Thanks, but what...
• Aux. Battery Works! Yay!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:01:43 -0700
  ...battery is an "Orbital" Deep Cycle, but I couldn't see any specs on it (it was already dark and I was using a...
• Westy large battery capacity options
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 13:43:36 -0700
  ...I am now considering 2 variations of a 3 bank battery system, using sets of sealed deep cycle wheelchair batteries arrayed in banks. None...
• Re: What Specific Model Optima Auxiliary Battery Should I Buy? Any Comments on the Hella Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 08:40:12 -0700
  1) I am sold on the Optima Deep Cycle Battery, but they have a few models,most are the same dimensions. Which specific model...
• Re: Low-voltage alarm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:48 -0400
  ...really low discharge pt even on deep cycle batteries if you >>want >>optimal life of the battery >> >> >>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>~~~~~ >>>>Would this sort of low voltage cut...