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• Improved Voltage Regulator (more volts) For Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 11:41:15 -0500
  ...A normal automotive battery if completely discharged and >recharged will have a very short life. I have been reading that a deep cycle battery...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 18:32:12 -0700
  ...I had a deep cycle marine in the drivers battery compartment. I used a large main battery lead from a wrecking yard for the...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 11:50:46 -0400
  ...Truckfridge 49 DC while maintaining a group 27 100 Ah deep cycle > >battery. This may be due, in part, to the "intelligent" aspect of...
• Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery?
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Mon, 4 May 1998 11:31:05 -0700
  ...Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery > > Last fall I installed a deep cycle 32amp/hr wheelchair battery as an > auaillary for my '84...
• Re: Switiching accessorys from main battery to auxilary battery?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 07:21:07 -0700
  ...I put an couple of auxilary >batterys (deep cycle) in my westy, fed by a relay which isolates them >from the starting battery, and...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 23 May 2008 13:38:52 -0700
  ...This is my plan until someone comes up with a p roper deep cycle battery of good AH rating that fits in that hole...
• clock problem - persistant
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 5 May 2006 01:34:36 EDT
  ...I also had all of this equipment run off my secondary deep cycle battery. Consequently, I can run these options at night while I...
• Re: Wal Mart batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:15:49 -0700
  ...I do use one of their Deep Cycle batteries (made in Mexico by Johnson Controls) but I have it under the rear/bench seat...
• Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:27:14 -0400
  I look forward to replies from those who have better battering knowledge then me! My battery does have the vents and hoses. I noticed...
• Re: travel to libby montana
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 09:36:44 -0700
  ...It's a deep-cycle RV battery which can last for days without recharging. If yours is a newer model with factory installed dual...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Proffitt
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 09:13:43 -0400
  ...Conventional wisdom for that would be that you should have 400 amp-hours capacity in regular deep-cycle batteries, or at least 300 amp...
• Re: Calling all solar gurus
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:17:26 -0700
  ...For reference, my system has a 75 watt panel and a 78 amp/hr deep cycle battery to run my stereo, amp, cabin lights...
• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:40:20 -0700
  ...I don't know how you have your deep cycle batteries wired in but you should really run a separate #8 wire directly from...
• Re: Surepower 1315 and charging issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 5 May 2009 21:50:59 -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: size of battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:56:08 -0400
  ...car battery. > > I decided that a crummy starter battery will not power my needs while > camping, so I picked up a Deep cycle Gel...
• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Taeke
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:34:27 -0400
  ...volts, depending on load, which is fine for flooded standard and deep cycle batteries, but never fully charges an AGM. So, either find someone...
• Re: Installing A Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 13:06:03 -0800
  ...I have purchased an Optima deep cycle battery and it's en >route. I have a couple questions that if addressed, I'd be...
• Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:47:41 -0400
  ...So, with that out of the question, I am not sure a deep cycle battery is worth it for the other 12v stuff. So...
• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:06:26 -0700
  ...good ole lead-acid battery - for either a starting and running battery, or a deep cycle for a house battery. scott www.turbovans.com...
• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Taeke
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:53:17 -0400
  ...8 hours straight to get the battery to 100%? To really take care of any deep cycle battery you need a good charger. You...
• Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:14:33 -0400
  ...FWIW, I've only run mine on AC very briefly, as I get 5-7 days on the 100 a/h deep cycle battery...
• Re: Leak Free Battery (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:40:00 -0400
  The optima has really great CCA but --they won't have a deep-cycle version until a year from now (they told me on...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:19:25 -0700
  ...you have to run the alternator to replenish two deep cycles >in the battery compartments? >Say if you ran the engine for 15 minutes...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:38:17 -0400
  ...My initial installation of a Trojan >24TMX battery under the rear seat was wired to the big battery lug on the >starter with 2ga...
• Re: PC300 inverter
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Sep 1995 18:11:26 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The deep-cycle battery is in good shape as far as I know and should be well charged thanks to the solar panels. (Bob...
• Relay polarity
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:46:51 -0400
  ...off waiting until I get home and charge with a deep cycle battery charger than to use the alternator for charging. What do you...
• Re: Power Source: Westfalia as mobile office
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 10:10:12 -0700
  ...I added a group24 deep cycle battery under the rear seat in my westy, tied into the charging system so it charges when I...
• New fridge installed! Yippee!
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 00:14:02 -0700
  ...For now, the fridge is wired directly to my 80 a/h auxiliary battery, soon I'll install the larger deep cycle under the...
• Re: Dynamic Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:03:14 -0400
  ...Dynamic Solar Panel So, with all the input on printing a little laser off deep cycle... 3000 watt Wagan inverter... under the rear seat...
• Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05:20 -0400
  ...me to trustworthy advice on the inkernets? What about the deep cycle battery? Sorry to go on and on about this. I just don...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - taeke
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:53:06 -0400
  ...For what it's worth, my battery isn't under the front seats (unless I put small deep cycles there). So maybe I'll...
• Re: Vitrifrigo install report & exaggerated battery life
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:08:55 -0400
  ...marine/RV) battery -- or >> do those not fit >> under the drivers seat? >> >> My aux is a deep cycle the same physical size as the...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:37:27 -0800
  ...In about 4hrs running time, we brought both my deep cycle batteries (hooked +>+ and ->-) up to near full charge at 12.67 from around...
• Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:39:06 -0700
  ...the wiring of the camper's auxiliary battery. Yes, I have had to buy two deep cycle RV batteries during that period..maybe I...
• Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat Optima Quality!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:35:31 -0500
  ...Unfortunately we can't get a deep cycle battery that fits under that seat. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:31:28 -0400
  ...alternators adapted for marine service (recreational/cruising vessels) to survive deep-cycle battery charging regimes, once properly designed multi-stage regulators were available. The...
• Re: beware the dreaded cooler box!
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:01:38 -0600
  ...a starter battery, and that only on a very occasional basis. You would be much better off with a separate deep cycle. They are...
• Car Battery FAQ 2.0
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
  ...A "dual marine" battery is a compromise between a car and deep >cycle battery; however, a CAR battery will give you the best performance...
• Re: Solar power
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:32:27 -0500
  ...The other does all that plus says it is ideal for deep cycle, otherwise similiar to the cheaper one, for $69.99. Also quite...
• Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:13:38 -0700
  ...I get 5-7 days on >> the 100 >> a/h deep cycle battery. >> >> Karl > > Karl: Based on my sample (of 3, maybe 4!) it...
• Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 2 May 2012 15:41:52 -0400
  ...rvflyer.php?id=30 ) The 31 size battery pictured is the Sears PM--1 a deep cycle with a monsterous 1150 cold cranking amps...
• Re: Aux battery tyro
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:09:28 -0800
  ...An optima blue -top marine deep cycle and starting battery is ideal. It is designed to be drawn down more nthan a standard cranking...
• Re: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:29:48 -0400
  ...The PO put the house battery in the driver side box and took out the metal cover to make room for a deep cycle...
• Re: GoWesty aux battery kit?? Bentley manual VS. blue factory repair manual??
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 18 May 2007 17:25:10 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > >I am using the GoWesty aux battery kit with a 33AH deep cycle battery I > >purchased from Batteris Plus for $60 or...
• Battery Contest Winners Announced
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 9 May 1999 11:03:12 -0500
  ...The winners for my 12 VDC Deep-Cycle Sealed-Gel Interstate Batteries are: Larry (Dodge89) and David Priemer. Why they won: They correctly told...
• Re: optima D750S
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 11:09:03 -0700
  ...a tight fit but you have the satisfaction of knowing that you have the largest deep cycle battery that will fit into the box...
• Re: wiring for a 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - Travers Fenton
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:33:58 -0700
  I actually have a deep cycle marine battery that I would like to use heavily. I'm still researching this but should I use...
• Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:26:07 -0500
  ...the 2nd battery is at less that some percentage (say 50%) as measured by voltage, to protect the deep cycle battery from large dischrage...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 May 2008 05:09:52 EDT
  ...This is my plan until someone comes up with a proper deep cycle battery of good AH rating that fits in that hole under...
• Re: Cross Country trip- SUCCESS!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:57:58 -0700
  ...UB1200 4 deep cycle > batteries however, things went crazy. > > I had a fuse inline between my relay and my starting battery, and a > seperate...
• Friday fridge replacement (ideas)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 08:24:46 -0700
  ...Wired to a Solar panel on the roof via deep cycle battery, it's a nice setup, with freezer section and all! In a...
• Re: Power drain
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 13:08:35 EDT
  ...Battery are, but suffice it to say > that it is a marine deep cycle of decent size and amperage. How do I test > to...
• Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 21:35:31 -0700
  ...The starter battery together with the deep cycle battery seem to have enough juice, along with whatever the anemic alternator is putting out, to...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:59:35 -0700
  ...the problem is the battery: I have a couple "smart"* chargers in the van, one for the deep cycle, one for the starter, I...
• Re: vent for the battery--Q's--why not aux too?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 10:41:20 -0500
  In my Westy I've added a large deep cycle battery under the rear seat. I specifically chose one with vent nipples to which...
• Re: New Engine - No Power - Getting Better!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:23:03 -0500
  ...Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 PS - We'll see just how good the Universal Battery deep cycles are... I...
• Re: Westy battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:30:19 -0600
  ...so when charging on the tender. > > > > I am using a 65ah deep cycle under the drivers seat with gowesty set up. > > > > Ryan > > Asheville, NC > > >
• Electrical Leak Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 1995 17:05:22 -0400
  ...The last battery was brand new a giant group 27 Exide Marine deep cycle battery I put behind the battery seat. This battery would...
• Re: Switiching accessorys from main battery to auxilary battery?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:20:06 -0400
  ...I put an couple of auxilary > >batterys (deep cycle) in my westy, fed by a relay which isolates them > >from the starting battery, and...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:35:42 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Right. Great point. Solar panel system may be installed at some point. That said, if the...