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  • Deep cycle batteries under driver's seat
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Wed, 7 May 2008 20:37:28 -0700
    <table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' border='0' ><tr><td style='font: inherit;'>I have very modest electrical needs but do not want to drain...
  • 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: Battery venting, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 16:52:59 -0400
    ...under > the > driver's seat since I can't find a deep-discharge battery that will fit. > (I'm still looking.) Is there a...
  • Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:04:00 -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: Cabin lights, aux battery, venting?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:34:20 -0700
    ...The deep cycle Optima's are completely sealed (and can be mounted in any orientation), so no gassing problems. Paul. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian...
  • Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 21 May 2002 17:47:06 -0500
    ...Being deep > cycle > does not eliminate the advantage of a second battery as you can > still > discharge it and find your self stranded. The...
  • Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
    Historical mailing list - Jon VO
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:19:53 -0800
    ...both work. > Musta been a Canada-US website thing for me. :) > > Deep cycle vs not likely the reason for price difference? > > Trying to find...
  • Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Sat, 3 Aug 2013 10:00:03 -0700
    ...I looked on the Interstate web site and others for guidance on the proper current for bulk mode charging of a deep-cycle battery...
  • Re: Alternators and batteries
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:40:55 -0400
    ...Note that many of the comparisons are to Standard starting, lighting, ignition (SLI) batteries, not true deep cycle. The discharge ratings are for 10...
  • For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:58:03 -0800
    ...an '80 vanagon? None of the local vendors show anything in deep discharge that fits (they're all too tall). What are Canadians using...
  • Re: Sealed Bearings?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:36:32 -0500
    ...I do not know how well they will last for deep cycle use though. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:30:53 -0800
    ...Mark Neil N wrote: > I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at > Cold Cranking Amps - 625 > Reserve Capacity - 160 > Cranking Amps - 750...
  • That stubby DIN size
    Historical mailing list - KKALnSF
    Tue, 6 Mar 2012 22:33:06 -0800
    ...a slide out motorized screen and is about an inch too deep. Has anyone found a solution to the depth issue? Perhaps an adaptor...
  • Re: New PBS Special (Was: '57 Mystery Deepens!) /f
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 1 Mar 1996 10:08:33 CST6CDT
    On 1 Mar 96, Lawrence Stivers wrote: > My wife cried when the KeeBird burned, so perhaps we should not rescue the > V-Bird as...
  • ??? Vitamins Below Retail ???
    Historical mailing list - Mary Zinini
    Fri, 9 Jun 95 22:18:09 PDT
    For further information on vitamins and health supplements at DEEP discounts below retail, please leave your name and E-mail address at cd006109@interramp...
  • deep cycle battery sale
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:42:45 -0400
    I saw this in the Newark Electronic special catalog this week: Yuasa Sealed Rechargable Lead-Acid Battery Non spillable, use in any position 12v...
  • Re: Vanagon/Subaru Deep Thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 31 May 2001 17:55:10 -0700
    With all the grief I read on this mailing list concerning the VW fuel injection system and ECU, wouldn't it make more sense...
  • Fw: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:56:42 -0500
    I thought that "never store a battery on a concrete floor" thing was an urban legend that everyone followed just "in case!" What is...
  • Corrrection about JordanVw@AOL.COM
    Historical mailing list - daniel hansen
    Sat, 29 Mar 2003 16:04:43 -0700
    I express my deepest apologies to the list and to Jordan. In sumerizing my emails with the list he was faulsly represented in saying...
  • Re: Still keeping cool in your VW
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:33:08 -0600
    Just one more glorified swamp cooler!!!! Might be great for very dry cklimates like New Mexico or Arizona, though! Here in the Deep South...
  • Re: 10 year anniversary
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:03:48 -0700
    ...A new generation may soon learn how deeply even old passions can run. Mark Frank Grunthaner wrote: >Alistair, > >Congratulations! A notable mark! Many more...
  • westy: where does the light over the cabinets terminate?
    Historical mailing list - feller
    Sun, 30 Apr 2006 14:13:34 -0400
    I want to take this light off the starter battery circuit and move it over to my new deep cycle setup. I don't...
  • Panel Clips or Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:23:44 -0600
    ...Too deep for the go westy plugs and the panel I'm using. Ryan '82 Camper Van 'Beethoven'
  • Re: Snorkels Rule
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:01:45 -0400
    ...I can't imagine it crossing with the water that deep without one. I looked at the video again this morning, and the water...
  • Re: NVC Batteries and recycling, was Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cy
    Historical mailing list - Resiolute
    Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:56:09 -0700
    ...NVC Batteries and recycling, was Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cy > > Just curious... > > I understand that disposing of batteries improperly...
  • CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:42:27 -0700
    ...6 volt: $85 CDN - Features * Deep-cycle 6 V battery can be used with solar panels as a source for stored energy when used...
  • Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:20:16 -0800
    Can anyone point me to a easy to build DIY load-capacity test rig for a largish (130 aH) deep cycle battery? I'd...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:21:24 -0400
    ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Very helpful Dennis. At $125.96 Cnd. for a group 27, I have to wonder if...
  • Re: $30 group 41 battery
    Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
    Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:44:03 -0600
    ...But > then I was attracted by the $39 100amp hour deep cycle battery > nearby. That is appealing at that price. But it is 2...
  • Re: Battery switches
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:53:58 -0400
    ...Base is round, >about 6" in diameter about 1.5" deep. On top, concentric with the base, >is a knob about 3" in diameter...
  • Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 9 Jan 2005 11:15:33 -0700
    ...lighter from my '90 Westy, I discovered the socket was much deeper. If '88's didn't come that way, I suspect the PO...
  • Re: Propex heater install part two
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:59:00 -0400
    ...on the 2000 would make an under the floor mount pretty deep, heater profile hang low. But if the 2000 was mounted in its...
  • Re: Carefree of Colorado, add a room
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Tue, 6 Jul 2010 07:27:03 -0700
    ...it's clear why you are studying screen rooms, etc., so deeply. I bought a screen room recently, and we used it in the...
  • Re: Head page address?
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Fri, 22 May 1998 21:26:04 -0700
    I forgot to mention...since I deep-linked...that Boston Bob Donalds at Boston Engine authored the article. Another copy is posted on the...
  • Re: Aux battery solution??!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 21 May 1999 17:48:34 PDT
    ...I have 2 6v deep cycle batteries under the rear >seat. I jot sealed Jell cell so that there would be no fumes. They...
  • Re: Vanagon Rear Bumper Needed
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Wed, 28 Apr 1999 00:26:20 -0600
    ...It's 5" high and 2" deep. The channel was welded to the original bumper mounts, and the ends had little flat pieces welded...
  • Re: WTB Driver's door pocket
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 20 Aug 2000 08:34:43 -0400
    ...I wish it were an inch taller and an inch deeper and an inch lower (would I need surgery on my leg?). david David...
  • emission testing with digitool
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Tue, 23 Jan 2001 07:26:51 -0600
    ...remove it and tuck the ecu digitool cable in tight and deep into the cavity behind the wheel well. If you have an 86...
  • Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
    Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:59:40 -0800
    Hi All - I've been reading the archives and FAQ's on the site, and I just wanted to make sure the Optima 750U...
  • Re: Overflow puking water
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:58:08 -0500
    ...Possibly a deep crack between the valve seats that only opens under great pressure, or an upper gasket and O-ring that leaks under...
  • replacement speakers
    Historical mailing list - jpbeauch
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:00:48 -0400
    ...But even then, I still looking for a pair of speakers with the moutain grill not to deep. Any suggested brand (exact model please...
  • Re: VVLVC Snake Snot
    Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
    Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:26:27 -0700
    ...snake snot? > and is that country fried, southern fried, skillet or deep fried? > > Dim headlights need to know. > > www.gorillasnot.com/ > > snake snot rubber...
  • VVLVC Snake Snot
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:51:43 +0000
    ...But would I pick faster w/ slick snake snot? and is that country fried, southern fried, skillet or deep fried? Dim headlights need to...
  • Re: Sears Tools
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:55:39 -0400
    ...a 10mm, a 13mm werench, a regular screw driver and phillips head screw driver,and a 17mm socket.:>0 Get a 27mm deep socket...
  • Re: Who wants to play "Guess that part!"
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:38:29 -0400
    ...about it! I can start with some easy one, and go deeper,including inside the engine parts, inside dash, in transmission or over the...
  • Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:02:41 -0400
    At 12:13 PM 7/12/2008, Michael Diehr wrote: >The "2.5" is about right if it's mm diameter: that would be...
  • Re: batteries ... and rummors of batteries
    Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
    Thu, 17 Nov 1994 13:59:29 -0800 (PST)
    ...Has anyone actually installed the second > battery in their camper? What size did you use? I know that I'll want > a deep cycle...
  • Re: snow tires
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:55:08 -0800
    ...Part of this is that tires that have really deep >> grooves and stuff to go through deep snow then fail on icy roads or...
  • Re: Ideas to stop battery terminal corrosion?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 1 Jul 2017 01:45:08 +0000
    ...In general, I think starter motor batteries are good for about 8 years...not sure about deep cycle batteries.  But if no good at...
  • Re: Battery for Aux in my 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Mon, 10 May 2010 17:08:04 -0700
    ...Slow and steady is how an aux battery is generally used, and that's where your gen-u-wine deep cycle batteries, a la...
  • Re: Aux battery & isolator
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 18:54:04 -0800
    ...But both batteries, one being a deep-cycle Optima, charge very well. I think the Optima deep-cycle likes the 13.8 volt charging...
  • Re: Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 18:32:54 -0700
    ...wet cell starting batts which are > > noticeably damaged upon accidental deep cycle. I am sold on AGM technology and > > my Optima's have never...
  • Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 1 Aug 2013 22:13:08 -0700
    ...The general gist of the advice is to charge a deep cycle battery you need a lot of amps going in...and Smart Chargers...
  • Re: 2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ??
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:54:38 +0000
    ...2 ft from the starter motor > > > > then id have a 2 out of the way deept cycles bat for extended stop overs > > > > any comments ? > >
  • Re: Andrew Grebneff Memorial Fund - Help Requested
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:36:16 -0400
    ...While I didn't know Andrew very I still send my deepest regrets to his family. We're a bit of a family here...
  • Re: Wal-Mart and battery stuff
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:10:32 -0500
    I agree with the other posters...don't bother with expensive deep cycle batteries...they die in 2-3 years as well. I'm...
  • [F] Vanagon's on T.V.
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Sat, 21 Jan 1995 15:29:26 -0500 (EST)
    I don't remember who posted about the Hippies and there bus on Deep Shit Nine a coupla weeks ago, but did any of...
  • Moving to Portland, Oregon from Raleigh, NC
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
    Fri, 20 Dec 1996 19:11:10 -0500
    ...I am deeply obliged. I hope the road trip gods are smiling. I'll be signing off till I get to Portland. Joel Scratch...
  • Re: Subaru engine swap list??, and FS 1.9l engine complete
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Tue, 10 Mar 1998 20:06:58 -0500
    ...Don't know if this piece is readily available or how deep your pockets are....:)
  • Re: Oil leak between engine and tranny
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Wed, 2 Dec 1998 22:28:28 -0600
    ...almost drove the into the opposite ditch! >No visable damage except deep gouges in my skid bars. Could this incident >have stressed my oil...