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• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:05:26 -0600
  ...TD22-12 Tempest Deep Cycle AGM, Valve Regulated, > Maintenance Free, Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery_ > (http://www.batteryspec.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?action...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:11:02 -0800
  ...I bought my deep cycle battery at ARC. >> >> He also mentioned he can make custom recharge systems for the deep >> cycle and >> starting batteries...
• Re: replacing starter battery with deep cycle?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:51:28 -0700
  ...And I always travel with a little jump-start battery > anyways > (just in case), so if need be, the deep cycle could just be...
• Re: 2nd Battery Time Again...
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 10 May 2001 14:47:32 -0700
  ...Next, what battery to buy? Deep cycle sounds most appealing, but the local autoshop says that a deep cycle battery needs lots of ventilation...
• Re: Interstate Batt--Deep Cycle Batt Found
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:26:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Just thought I would add that I looked for quite a while to find the deep-cycle group 27 battery with the highest rated...
• Re: [Q] 2nd battery again
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 20:06:14 -0700
  ...deep cycle batteries that produced sufficient current to drive the starter? The Optima deep cycle might be a good example of a battery that...
• Re: Inverter shuts off when connected to deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:12:37 -0500
  ...Inverter shuts off when connected to deep cycle battery I just installed an second deep cycle battery but just realized that my inverter will...
• Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:02:57 -0700
  ...an SLA deep cycle battery in Canada. Minimum 100 AH > so group 27 or 31. > > Who makes AC Delco Deep cycle batteries? Is their...
• Re: Camping Battery
  Historical mailing list - John Thomas
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 21:46:10 -0700
  ...So my questions are now: - Is a small deep cycle wheelchair battery really better than a top of the line Group 41 battery if...
• Re: Interstate Batt--Deep Cycle Batt Found
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 15:48:36 -0400
  ...this Exide marine battery is the solution to stick a 2nd deep-cycle battery in the vehicle. The sears deep cycle group 27s no...
• Re: Deep cycle
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:01:04 -0600
  There are only two or three lead acid battery manufactures left in this country and once you get past the function (start deep cycle...
• (Fwd) Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 16:12:33 +0200
  ...Don't leave much spare from 65! The starter battery will probably recover when the deep cycle battery charges up somewhat - but this will...
• Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Curro
  Sun, 19 May 2002 13:49:41 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any experience using this battery as a starting battery? I like the fact that it is also deep cycle, as I...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery? Typo!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:30:57 -0400
  Relying on an engine alternator will not properly charge a deep cycle battery long term. Economy trickle chargers do not help. -----Original Message----- From...
• Mystery Battery
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Anderson
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 17:24:36 -0400
  ...I've been puzzling through the electrical system with a very electrically minded friend, and we've come upon a deep cycle battery (quite...
• Re: batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:07:58 -0700
  ...PO did not install a Deep Cycle > Battery there and it is only a regular battery? > > > > > You Guys/Gals are Great :)Thanks for all...
• Re: source for Aux. battery
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 07:35:37 -0800
  ...Optima is now making a deep-cycle battery. In an OPTIMA battery, the lead plates and separator are wound and tightly compressed into a...
• Re: deep cycle replacement for the main battery
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 13:28:52 -0700
  ...Thanks... > Has anyone found a deep cycle battery that will fit where the main battery goes under the passenger seat? This current battery is...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 23:00:39 -0600
  ...deep cycle without the proper relays and safety devices you'll find that the non deep cycle battery gets over charged, oveheated because deep...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 23:09:47 -0600
  ...deep cycle without the proper relays and safety devices you'll find that the non deep cycle battery gets over charged, oveheated because deep...
• Re: westy auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Feb 1995 14:51:53 +0500
  >>Has anyone else done this? Should you use a deep discharge marine type >>battery for the aux.? Also, is there a way to figure...
• old starting batteries as deep cycle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 14:38:50 +0000
  ...starting battery and was wondering whether I should just get my $5 core charge or try to use it as a deep cycle to...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Colin Stanfield
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:09:56 -0500
  ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? > > > Scott, > > The idea of having an extra battey is to lessen the chance of you > running the...
• Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:44:11 -0800
  ...By the way, Optima does make a Starter Battery. I have an Optima Deep Cycle auxiliary battery and am considering replacing my Starter Battery...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:24:47 -0700
  ...The Trojan is affordable. > > Battery charging. Relying on an engine alternator will properly charge a > deep cycle battery. Economy trickle chargers do not help...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:09 -0700
  ...i have that large battery already and it will power things longer than a smaller deep cycle will. > > > questions: > > 1/ has battery technology improved...
• Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:19:36 -0700
  ...battery and swap it out for free every couple of years which is what you would be doing with the more expensive deep cycle...
• Re: 81 maximum battery dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Thu, 2 May 96 7:38:53 PDT
  ...The ONLY battery which will fit under the front seat is a group 42, which is NOT available as a deep cycle; only as...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 May 2002 18:04:39 -0400
  For engine starting, I think the Optima is a higher price-lower performing alternative to the proper group 41 battery. Being deep cycle does...
• Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:28:57 -0500
  Buy a real deep-cycle. My new recommendation for a decent single battery is the Trojan T-1275, 150-ah. This will give an...
• source for Aux. battery
  Historical mailing list - Don Parce
  Thu, 20 Feb 97 13:50:39 -0800
  I'd like to put a 2nd battery into my 85 Westy and have learned that deep-cycle batteries are better for running accessories...
• T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 16:19:12 -0600
  Hi, Following my dual 6V deep cycle install in a T4 Westy and the recent flurry of battery emails to the list, I started...
• Re: Camping Battery
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:38:21 -0700
  >So my questions are now: > - Is a small deep cycle wheelchair battery really better than > a top of the line Group 41 battery if...
• Re: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:16:31 -0500
  ...Deep cycle battery Hey all you in the know! I am wanting input on what battery to use for my deep cycle. I curious...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:50:56 -0700
  ...Also I believe GoWesty sells a Hawker Energy deep cycle battery as part of their house battery kit. --Thomas On Wed, Sep 15, 2010...
• Fw: Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:57:35 -0400
  ...Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia I have a home made Westfalia, to which I 'd like to add a deep cycle battery...
• Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 23:00:53 -0400
  ...A deep cycle battery should easily outlast and outperform a starting battery in constant use, powering things like heaters, fridges and the like. Advertisements...
• Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:24:56 -0700
  ...At 07:39 PM 4/17/97 -0500, you wrote: >Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology) >52 amp hours >700...
• Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:33:14 -0500
  ...Larry Jason Yasment wrote: > List, > Here is some info I received from Optima battery concearning starting > and deep cycle batteries for our beloved vanagons...
• Re: [Caravana] battery
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Fri, 26 May 2000 17:42:41 -0700
  ...Direction of travel --> +---------+ | |== | | | | +---------+ According to my installer, an Optima deep-cycle battery can also fit into the under-passenger compartment, when the posts face...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:58:22 -0700
  ...The Trojan is affordable. > > > > Battery charging. Relying on an engine alternator will properly charge a > > deep cycle battery. Economy trickle chargers do not help...
• re: deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 17:14:58 -0700
  ...They are a bit closer to a true deep-cycle battery, and will last a lot longer than an RV/Marine type. -David ============================================================================ David...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 21:46:07 -0400
  ...Now instead of having one dedicated starting battery and one deep cycle battery, you need two deep cycle batteries with enough CCA to start...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - adrian bertarelli
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 23:02:29 GMT
  The best choice for an auxiliary battery is a deep Cycle battery. They are found in marine stores and aoutomotive stores. If you have...
• Re: 2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ??
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 09:39:50 -0700
  ...2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ?? > Has anybody moved a starter battery to that area in the > right rear...
• Wiring in 2nd battery on Westy..
  Historical mailing list - carboncow
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:31:25 -0500
  ...be moved over the the deep cycle now? Are the isolated subsystems or does the wire from the battery run straight to the main...
• Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Thu, 6 Jul 2017 08:57:27 -0400
  ...While 300 cycles sounds impressive a true deep cycle battery should give 500 to 700. Most consider a lead acid battery to be cycled...
• Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:09:29 -0700
  ...Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky? Hi all. My near new 100 AH flooded deep cycle battery (not AGM) has seen little...
• Re: Deep cycle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:21:12 -0800
  ...Deep cycle I am down here at buses by the bridge and my deep cycle battery died under the driver seat.. Interstate Batteries does...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 02:07:45 +0800
  ...The obvious solution is to install a deep-cycle battery in the auxiliary battery position. My concern is having dissimilar battery types wired in...
• 2nd Deep Cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:47:09 PST
  List, Here is some info I received from Optima battery concearning starting and deep cycle batteries for our beloved vanagons. The battery that fits...
• Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:37:42 -0400
  ...that deep-cycle batteries do have, in >general, a limited number of "cycles" they will provide. >The "deeper" a deep-cycle battery is discharged...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:42:14 -0700
  ...do I hear a battery boiling?. More battery capacity could be obtained with proper charging of the deep-cycle batteries. Charging a deep-cycle...
• Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 16:01:54 -0800
  ...2nd Deep Cycle battery > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 3:46 PM > > > Here is some info I received from Optima battery concearning starting > > and...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:42:39 -0400
  ...a standard lead/acid starter battery, not an AGM, not a deep cycle. The AGM's and deep cycles need special external chargers (which...
• Re: Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Thu, 28 May 1998 04:52:19 -0500
  ...The service life of a deep cycle battery is much less than an automotive battery. Suggest you have it tested. If the battery is...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:54:01 -0500
  ...Also I > believe GoWesty sells a Hawker Energy deep cycle battery as part of > their house battery kit. > > --Thomas Is this the battery you...
• deep cycle battery question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 13:51:34 -0800
  i can obtain for free 6 deep cycle lead acid batteries... they are about the size of a car battery each- but only 6v...
• Re: deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 06 May 1996 11:36:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Aren't these >>deep-cycle types, used for electric trolling motors etc.? Why wouldn't >>they work as auxiliary batteries in Westies, to power...
• Westy Battery
  Historical mailing list - Roch Kohl
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 07:00:53 -0700
  ...it has 2nd compartment for another battery. I heard I need deep cycle. Any particular amps and do I need special items to connect...