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• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Garcia
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:00:28 -0500
  ...mounting bolts, then ran a separate ground wire from one of the lower mounting bolt back to the negative terminal of the battery, and...
• General Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:09:57 -0800
  Considering adding an inverter to the dual battery setup in my '88 Westy. I have my eye on the Coleman Powermate 800. I have...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 30 May 2008 10:03:07 -0400
  ...But this time I'm thinking of mounting them in the cavities under the seats (forward of the battery boxes), if it looks like...
• Re: shur power 1315 wiring question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 15:39:22 -0600
  ...It is so simple, I don't know how I >>messed it up. >>I hooked up main battery + to one terminal, Aux batter + to...
• Re: battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:53:48 -0700
  thanks all, a friend mentions these 2 https://www.ase-supply.com/Sure_Power_1314_Battery_Separator_p/sp-1314a-b.htm http://www...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 13 May 2007 22:06:53 -0400
  ...Next, you turn the seat base around 180 degrees > and that > will give enough clearance to pull the aux battery. If the seat > mounting...
• will early camper equipment fit into a late vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 01:25:32 -0500
  ...If things will fit, are there tabs/mounting points that are unique to the westy set-up (and would need to be welded to...
• Target Compass
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:37:37 EST
  ...There is a small battery pack that attaches to the rear of the rear view mirror and a small "reciever" that is glued to...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 8 Dec 2015 13:12:42 -0800
  ...The starter motor has a large direct connection to the battery so that is where to get "battery" power on the red wire to...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 22:21:37 -0700
  ...about 20 lbs and runs all day on a small 12v battery or internal AA cells. Firgure out a mount, figure out a reflector...
• Re: 85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in 2 years
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:35:49 -0700
  ...85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in 2 years > Do you have a second battery or some other huge draw...
• Gas vs diesel Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:59:14 -0400
  ...I'm looking for ideas on replacement parts, controls, and mounting one of these in a Syncro. I've got my aux. battery in...
• Re: need help w/ wiring harness problem ? / loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Steve & Liz Fallin
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 23:54:09 +0000
  ...battery in serial with the primary one. In trying to wrestle with the air filter assembly, I accidently grounded a piece of the mounting...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Jun 2007 - Special issue (#2007-658)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:52:24 -0700
  ...Completed the change over to the new aux battery this afternoon. I used the original front panel without the door. Had to hack off...
• AUXILIARY BATTERY ALTERNATIVE QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 17:02:21 EDT
  ...auxiliary battery? I know they're not going to fit in the box under the drivers seat so I'm thinking of mounting them...
• Re: Interstate Batt--Deep Cycle Batt Found
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 15:48:36 -0400
  ...see whether they have solved the problem of mounting a large-sized deep-cycle battery in that spot. Nobody has? Right, I thought so...
• carver p4 follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 14:16:52 -0700
  ...any problems with it? Is an anxillary battery required or is the power draw low enough to use main battery without fear. Is there...
• Re: Easter van playing.
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:52:57 -0700 (PDT)
  M.Grant writes: > > Also after digging around with a screwdriver I found > the passengers seatbelt mounting has more or less rusted right > out. Hmmm...
• Re: Battery Removal
  Historical mailing list - D&J
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:25:22 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I laid it in to the battery box :before installing the battery and looped the ends out of the box. Dropped :the battery in...
• Re: Target Compass
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:54:42 -0500
  ...There is a small > battery pack that attaches to the rear of the rear view mirror and a small > "reciever" that is glued to...
• Re: Second Battery Under Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 14:23:55 EST
  ...Second battery is grounded at a seat belt mounting point. In my set up, the switch sits on top of the rear seat heater...
• Re: Starter bendix not engaging
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 01 Feb 95 13:09:52 CST
  ...might not hurt to do that large mutha-wire from the battery ground strap bolt back to the starter mounting bolt ... to give the...
• Re: Trojan batteries
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:33:08 -0700
  ...Also, he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better way to go then one 12 volt battery. Has anyone...
• Re: aux. battery
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 17:18:43 -0500
  ...RO > >Don't forget folks that I found a huge 150 amp hour or something along those >lines deep cycle excide battery to fit...
• Exide Orbital Battery Install Help
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 21:26:08 -0600
  ...I was wondering if anyone has had any experience mounting this battery. It looks like I'll need to cut off the top posts...
• Belated Battery Comments - What Fits!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 28 May 2000 15:30:07 EDT
  ...Box connects at the mounting plate holding the coolant expansion tank and leaves 3 inches clearance to remove the battery, connect terminals etc. Box...
• Re: Extra Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:10:56 -0700
  > There have been a couple of > posts on mounting a 12v fan to circulate the air most efficiently, so I > stopped in West Marine...
• Re: battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:48:22 -0400
  Hmmm, mounting on that one seems cumbersome (electrical before mechanical), and they don't seem to have current draw specs (like, will it eventually...
• Re: Gel Cell's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:15:42 -0500
  ...Experience" mounting these on their sides. They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can get a larger battery this...
• Re: General Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:48:13 -0400
  ...next issue is battery capacity. The inverter size should be limited so your battery can support it for ~ 5-6 hours. Drawing off the...
• Second battery relay
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 00:35:42 -0800
  ...5mm attached to mounting screw (ground) A few assumptions.. Terminal 30 goes to fridge Terminal 87 2.5mm goes to Battery + Terminal 87 1...
• Re: Trojan batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:54:51 -0600
  ...he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better > way to go then one 12 volt battery. Has anyone done...
• Re: Fuel Pump terminal plug-in
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:25:19 -0700
  ...Does the fuel pump run backwards if you get them backwards? I have the battery in and now am cranking my newly installed engine...
• Re: First Aid Kit
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 00:08:06 EDT
  ...strange mounting brackets anywhere. >> My kit is in the space under and just behind the driver's seat where the Westy 2nd battery goes...
• Installing Volvo Front Seats
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:39:05 -0800
  ...Anyone have some suggestions on best practices for mounting the salvaged sliders onto the Volvo seat supports, and any potential problems with my passenger...
• Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:23:40 -0800
  ...Should keep the battery topped off nicely, even on extended outings. They put out about 17V dc , any need to step this down, or...
• Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:44:18 -0500
  ...Can someone pmail me a good link to install the battery? Plan on mounting the amp under the rear seat on pass side and...
• Re: Jump Seat for Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 01:05:48 EST
  ...they are not hard to install, just make sure you remove your battery when drilling the holes for the mounting bracket tho :<) chris
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:47:01 -0700
  ...successfully done in the Vanagon and the mounting of the voltage > regulator would be at the battery so it could sense the voltage where...
• Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 17:16:55 -0700
  The SurePower 1314/1315 just needs a cable to it from each battery positive post. I like #8 wire. There is room for the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Apr 2005 (#2005-314)
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:34:30 -0400
  ...In fact, I'm thinking of mounting a larger solar panel on the Westy roof so that I can keep both batteries charged ... I...
• Re: Using Shore Power in the Westy was Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:05:07 -0300
  ...also has mounting holes for a more permanent install... http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/images/products/images/Assortments/PrimaryAssortments/Automotive/BatteriesChargersAccessories/BatteryChargers/0111508_450...
• Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 05:53:37 EST
  ...If you go this route be careful mounting the new panel so as not to chip it and start the whole thing over again...
• Re: Does anyone have the part number for the fridge relay?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 11:47:04 -0700
  ...The only thing that is different from many other similar relays AFAIK is that it has a metal mounting tab attached to it and...
• Re: Exide Orbital Battery Install Help
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 20:40:28 -0700
  ...I was wondering if anyone has had any experience mounting this > battery. It looks like I'll need to cut off the top posts...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 May 2007 18:00:23 -0700
  ...Next, you turn the seat base around 180 degrees and that will give enough clearance to pull the aux battery. If the seat mounting...
• Some PDFs from Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 11:51:22 +0200
  ...Vanagon pop top roof mounting instruction http://www.westfalia-van.de:8080/adpweb/download.nsf/aff7352690212745c1256a5c0040c46d/bf676151ec61635bc1256a7e004a6428/$FILE/Mosaik-Joker_Aufstelldach.pdf Westfalia Battery...
• Re: about the westy silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 16:41:46 -0400
  > I bought one of those solar trickle battery chargers thinking that if my > battery went out I could use that to recharge it. It...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 22:25:18 -0600
  ...fitting easily into the battery box bracket. (BTDT!) This technique should be followed regardless of the type of mounting (bolts or welding) used on...
• Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:35:08 -0700
  ...I've only used a stock Group 41 lead acid starting battery for the aux battery from day one. Simple reasons: ease of install...
• Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 12:59:30 -0700
  ...I really do not like the method of mounting the Group 34 battery under the front seats on their sides as it is quite...
• electrical problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 May 1994 00:00:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I knew it was the starter, because the generator checked out fine, and the battery was new. I nursed it along, trying to squeeze...
• Re: Dash-mount oscillating fans
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:09:32 -0600
  At 02:49 PM 2/28/02 -0600, Chris Hinkle wrote: >Folks, >Anyone out there have any luck mounting an oscillating fan on the...
• Re: proper Aux battery type size?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 01:50:26 -0400
  ...I couldn't find a way to fit it in on its side in our 90 Westy even after cutting the existing mounting bracket...
• Re: General Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:12:51 -0700
  ...On Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at 01:09 PM, Chris Paquette wrote: > Considering adding an inverter to the dual battery setup in my '88...
• Re: Gel Cell's
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:41 -0500
  ...Experience" mounting these on their sides. They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can get a larger battery this...
• Re: Ft Lewis troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:06:11 -0500
  ...Most likely a regulator/brush set and a little right-angle screwdriver to reach its mounting screws will get you back running again. NAPA...
• Re: How do I jump My Westfala ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 09:35:26 -0700
  ...flat plastic type two pronged--that hold battery cable--O to be exact. I am mounting it flatt on the side of the R...
• Re: No best answer to Pop Top raise
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 01:09:03 -0500
  ...The mounting and placement would be way off. -Craig '85GL sunroof Poptop camper vehicle way-of-life
• Re: Battery relocation to engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 23:15:28 -0800
  there's no existing engine compartment battery mounting bracket or support in waterboxer vanagons, though installing the battery sideways behind the right tail light...