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  • Re: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 18 Feb 2005 14:26:18 -0500
    ...If you bend it out of the way, you can stick 7 1/2 inch deep DIN radios in the dash.
  • 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...
  • Battery for 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:29 +0000
    ...I have been reading and some places say to use deep cycle and some say only use deep cycle battery for the auxillary battery...
  • Re: Taking dog first time camping...
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 12:37:59 -0500
    ...Still finding hair as I dig deeper and deeper into my Van..... and this is five years later! Sounds like vacuum, vacuum and more...
  • Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 11:49:49 -0800
    ...So what can a vanagon safely get through? let us know when it gets too deep.... Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington State, USA
  • 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: 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: Deep cycle
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:29:28 -0700
    ...I am down here at buses by the bridge and my deep cycle battery died under the driver seat.. Interstate Batteries does not have...
  • Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:58:38 -0300 (ADT)
    >Here is what I came up with. > >Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology) >52 amp hours >700 or 750 cranking...
  • Re: optima the one for starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:24:47 -0700
    ...optima the one for starting battery? > I see 3 problems. > > Combination starting-deep cycle batteries are sort of like all season > tires. They try...
  • 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...
  • Deep Apologies
    Historical mailing list - Reinhold, Matthias
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:31:42 -0400
    My humble and deep apologies to Sam and all the other list members for my forwarding Sam's email to the list. Somebody from...
  • Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
    Historical mailing list - joe brown
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:30:48 -0800
    The stock unit in my 85 GL is approximately 5 & 7/8 inches deep, 7 inches wide and 2 1/16 high. There is...
  • Was: Bosch #72137 oil filter question" Now: 24 mm deep socket
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:09:39 -0400
    Myster solved. : ) Finally found it in archives: >24mm deepwell socket for oil pressure sender but this may only apply to wasserboxers....... Neil. --- Rich Bennington...
  • Deep deep cycles available MPLS metro
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:48:55 -0500
    ...These will go deeper than a regular deep cycle or last more cycles if treated like a regular deep cycle, Your choice. I picked...
  • Re: Erosion between valves
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:58:46 -0800
    ...Erosion between valves First time I've seen this.� Very deep erosion around the spark area.� Next to the valves.� Between the valves, cutting...
  • Re: batteries?
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:07:58 -0700
    ...The red is normal, the yellow is deep cycle. The battery had to be mounted on its side in order to fit, either that...
  • Under Floor Battery Tray
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 9 Jun 2021 15:59:58 +0000
    ...https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbkfxC6ArlPPtJEkXjcQ This tray will hold a 200 A/H battery such as MR197-200 Deep Cycle, High performance AGM...
  • RE: deep cycle batteries
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Jan 95 08:52:47 EST
    ...I draw power from a deep cycle battery also. The best I've been able to get is about three and one-half days...
  • Happy Friday Folks.
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Fri, 18 Oct 1996 15:42:20 -0400 (EDT)
    ...If I eat lots of deep fried veggies, I always find I have plenty of gas. Cheers. SStones, Toronto Ont. <sstones@idirect.com>
  • Rental in NorthEast FL
    Historical mailing list - Melissa J. Cullison
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 16:43:43 -0600
    ...Augustine area? Any help is deeply, deeply appreciated. Melissa
  • Re: Deep Cell Auxillary Battery...Will ANYTHING fit?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 08:20:26 -0800
    ...Thu, 4 Apr 2002 06:54:47 -0800 > > > > > >Most deep cell batterys average 8 inches tall. I need > > >one thats 7.4 inches tall...
  • Re: [follow-up] Tool for fan temp switch removal?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:59:25 -0700
    A 30mm deep 6 point socket works fine for me. They are sold as front wheel drive axle sockets, as you say. Mark Rob...
  • Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
    Historical mailing list - George Chapman
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:52:00 -0700
    ...Another thought is that deep-cycle batteries do have, in general, a limited number of "cycles" they will provide. The "deeper" a deep-cycle...
  • 2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ??
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 07:02:35 -0800
    ...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: replacing starter battery with deep cycle?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:51:28 -0700
    ...My system on my Westy will be a bank of two 6v deep cycle batteries (about 100 amp) with an isolation diode (a big...
  • Re: Deep Cell Auxillary Battery...Will ANYTHING fit?
    Historical mailing list - Fryday
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 03:02:19 -0800
    ...Thu, 4 Apr 2002 06:54:47 -0800 > > > >Most deep cell batterys average 8 inches tall. I need > >one thats 7.4 inches tall...
  • Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
    Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
    Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:07:07 -0400
    ...I can see where a deep socket would be needed on the oil pressure sender. Ed -------------------------------------------------- From: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> Sent...
  • Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:44:11 -0800
    Robin, Deep Cycles are designed to do a different thing than starter batteries. Basically Starter Batteries are designed to put out high amps for...
  • Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:33:29 -0700
    ...SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate) > I'm shopping for an SLA deep cycle battery in Canada. -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º...
  • Re: Deeply Saddened and Troubled
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 20:31:50 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Deeply Saddened and Troubled > I personally love sex- its one of the most...
  • Re: Deep cycle
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:17:15 -0800
    ...I am down here at buses by the bridge and my deep cycle battery died under > the driver seat.. Interstate Batteries does not 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
    ...Does the factory alternator have any issues with trying to juice up the starting and the deep cycle for anyone? I don't know...
  • Re: Vitrfrigio install report
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:15:37 -0700
    I've not seen any deep cycle batteries that will fit under the driver's seat, though I have not searched all that hard...
  • Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:44:56 -0800
    ...as to how the vans in the calander get > away with "swimming in the deep end". > The key is standing water vs moving water.....
  • Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question" Now: 24 mm deep socket
    Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
    Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:52:48 -0700
    ...24 mm deep socket Myster solved. : ) Finally found it in archives: >24mm deepwell socket for oil pressure sender but this may only apply to...
  • Re: Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 07:33:17 -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...
  • Exide AGM /NO side posts
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:31:44 EDT
    Went to look at the Exide deepcycle today and found it DOES NOT have side post terminals like the guy on the phone told...
  • Deeply Saddened and Troubled -- thanks
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 21:29:49 -0400
    ...HK Deeply saddened and troubled
  • Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:07:05 -0600
    Most deep cycle batteries actually have very similar AH ratings. The major difference is the construction of the batteries. Trojan has one of the...
  • deep cycle batteries
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 15 Jan 1995 21:01:04 -0800 (PST)
    ...I'm thinking about using a deep cycle battery for the time being, and just run the fridge off of it until some day...
  • Re: source for Aux. battery
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Fri, 21 Feb 1997 07:35:37 -0800
    ...These batteries are both deep-cycle and gel-cell, so they are very safe. Unfortunately, they seem to max out at 32 Amp Hours...
  • Which Optima for starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Curro
    Sun, 19 May 2002 13:49:41 -0400
    ...It appears that the "Yellow Top", which is listed on Desert Rat as "Deep cycle, Automotive" would be the right choice. Does anyone have...
  • Re: under driver's seat batteries
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:46:27 -0500
    ...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: heading through the deep south soon, anyone on my route?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:07:44 -0800
    ...Re: [VANAGON] heading through the deep south soon, anyone on my route? > Joy got it right, except I'd include S. Carolina. The ones...
  • Westy 2nd Battery
    Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
    15 May 1996 17:12:38 U
    ...Is it a good idea to use a 'deep cycle' battery? 2. What's the difference between the two different types (standard vs deep...
  • 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: 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: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cycle batteries
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:48:39 -0400
    ...Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cycle batteries I notice that few deep discharge batteries have a very long warranty - don...
  • 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...
  • Group 48 Battery at Costco for $49
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 10 May 2008 07:39:11 -0700
    A friend of mine killed his Costco group 48 camping battery by using it as a deep deep cycle battery too much. He paid...
  • Re: Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Sat, 17 Jun 2000 19:03:10 -0700
    ...Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand? Two sixes nose to tail( 12v combined, wired just like batt.s in a flashlight), gives you more run...
  • Re: heading through the deep south soon, anyone on my route?
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:35:44 -0500
    ...The deep south is the great unknown for me.... Joy On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 1:24 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Are...
  • Re: old starting batteries as deep cycle?
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Tue, 18 Aug 1998 12:43:39 -0700
    ...my $5 core charge or try to use it as a > deep cycle to run stuff. > > I figure I can't break anything, but...
  • Deepest sympathy
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 11:51:35 +1000
    To all my fellow listees My family and myself wish to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your countrymen and women for the...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-104)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:19:31 -0500
    ...It is easy to bend the bracket out of the way and put in much deeper units. I have installed a Pioneer AVIC N2...
  • Re: Deep cycle batteries on sale at Canadian tire
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:33:37 -0700
    --- Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.UALBERTA.CA> wrote: > I was thinking to get a real deep cycle this time. I forgot to mention that I...
  • Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 16:59:40 -0800
    I'm willing to guess that many of the videos that we see from South Africa that are deep in water are Diesels - maybe...
  • Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
    Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:50:56 -0700
    I did a lot of research on deep cycle batteries a few years ago when I was putting one into my van. Back then...