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• Battery Myths-including deep cycles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:28:24 -0800
  FWIW I find this battery site has good information http://www.trojan-battery.com/ Mark
• Question on Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 13:58:03 -0500
  ...in January '98) I am having trouble keeping my rear deep cycle battery charged. At first it charged not at all. Then Winnebago changed...
• Re: old starting batteries as deep cycle?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 12:43:39 -0700
  ...starting battery and was wondering > whether I should just get my $5 core charge or try to use it as a > deep cycle to...
• Re: Another @#$% deep cycle battery question!!
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:03:08 EDT
  ...Yasment) > > OK here it goes..... > > 1) Can you charge and discharge a deep cycle battery at the same time? > Ex. Have a solar panel...
• Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:27:39 -0800
  Earlier I wrote in the Subject:"Deep Cell" instead of Deep Cycle battery. As you can tell I dont know jack about electronics. I...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:38:05 -0600
  ...If for some reason the monetary outlay is a little much for the Optima--hit Walmart--they have deep cycle batteries cheap. Two is...
• Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:40:02 -0500
  ...11:38 george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > << My big deep cycle battery could use the occasional desulfation > (who, after all, couldn't...
• dual battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 22:14:40 -0700
  ...I'm installing a group 29 deep cycle battery as my main camping battery in my Westy [no, it won't fit under the...
• 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 ?
• Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 18:28:48 -0700
  ...Is there an Optima deep-cycle battery that will fit under the driver's seat AND not require any cutting or other modifications to...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:56:23 -0500
  ...The Syncro White Star version is to get a nice AGM deep-cycle battery, but even a cheap flooded deep-cycle battery will probably...
• Re: Trickling Deep Cycle and normal starting batteries
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:45:19 -0700
  ...He > has two batteries, a Optima yellow top deep cycle house battery under > the capt'n's chair, bit off topic but I just...
• Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:44:29 -0800
  Nathaniel, there is only one deep cycle battery that will fit in that compartment under the drivers seat. That is the OPTIMA yellow top...
• Re: Deep cycle
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:17:15 -0800
  ...am down here at buses by the bridge and my deep cycle battery died under > the driver seat.. Interstate Batteries does not have one...
• Re: Electrial questions...
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 24 May 1998 20:25:16 -0700
  ...the optimus deep cycle battery...I prefer top post (see archives: "auxillary battery" or "Optimus". They are about $185. steve William Carden wrote: > Can...
• Re: Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 22:12:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...Douglas Allen Taylor writes: > > What exactly is a deep cycle battery? It's a battery that is made for use with moderate loads over...
• Re: Optima deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 12:37:20 -0700
  ...start thinking of replacing the battery in > my 1999 EVC and was thinking about the Optima deep > cycle. These units appear to have little...
• battery types (article)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 10:46:35 -0400
  ...It's a >compromise between a starting battery and a true deep-cycle battery. >They are much closer to starting batteries, however. The plates...
• Did I hurt my Aux Battery?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 21:35:55 -0700
  ...At time of purchase, I didn't note the battery type. (deep cycle or AGM). I *think* it's a deep cycle, but am...
• Re: starter/aux battery choices
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:03:30 -0400
  ...I've heard some people get two small deep cycle "wheelchair" batteries and wire these in parallel as an aux battery that fits under...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 16:15:00 -0800
  ...In my 74 westy we just installed a deep cycle and it works great > takes the load of the battery and we can still...
• Westy 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  15 May 1996 17:12:38 U
  ...What's the difference between the two different types (standard vs deep cycle)? Will a deep cycle battery last longer (in terms of years...
• 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...
• Need advice on Battery Isolators
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 11:54:21 -0600
  ...What subtlties do I need to know about isolators? The battery I'm installing is a 12V deep cycle gel cell (Wheel Chair battery...
• Re: Electrial questions...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 24 May 1998 17:27:05 -0700
  ...battery for the auxiliary, marine deep >cycle, or a car type battery? And would you know what size? > You definately want a deep cycle...
• Deep cycle batteries on sale at Canadian tire
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:32:42 -0600
  There is a 15% off sale on some deep cycle batteries at Canadian tire. The camping battery in my '94 westy has been weak...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries on sale at Canadian tire
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:33:37 -0700
  ...get a real deep cycle this time. I forgot to mention that I have been told that if the battery is IN the van...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:54:29 EDT
  ...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: Optima battery;
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:23:27 -0700
  ...I was planning on a >marine battery- is Optima a brand name? Thanks. The Optima battery is pretty much the only deep cycle battery...
• Re: deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 14:28:15 -0400
  ...Aren't these >deep-cycle types, used for electric trolling motors etc.? Why wouldn't >they work as auxiliary batteries in Westies, to power...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:06:36 -0700
  ...This set up arks great even > with a conventional > strting battery combined with deep cycles. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List > [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Westy auxiliary battery (why not keep it going)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 10:13:32 -0800 (PST)
  ...one would be the regular van >battery. the other would be wired to three golf cart batteries (instead of the > deep cycle battery). I...
• Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:37:29 -0400
  I have a home made Westfalia, to which I 'd like to add a deep cycle battery (s) to run a Coleman Cooler I...
• Re: Will deep cycle battery fit?
  Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
  Fri, 16 May 1997 08:35:34 -0700 (PDT)
  In my experience, a deep cycle battery of an adequate quantity of amp hours for extended camping will NOT fit under the driver's...
• Re: Dead Yellowtop house battery
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:00:43 -0700
  Replace it with a true deep cycle marine/RV battery. Sears and others have one that fits, it will be the same size as...
• Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:25:38 -0400
  ...it is possible to get an deep cycle battery setup that fits under the driver's seat of 88 ah, that would give a...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 17:23:37 -0600
  Coincidence you ask? I replaced the aux battery yesterday on my 81 - the battery I swapped out wasn't deep cycle and the sticker...
• Re: Will deep cycle battery fit?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 16 May 1997 18:30:25 -0700
  At 10:51 AM 5/16/97 -0500, Laurie Loeb wrote: >In my experience, a deep cycle battery of an adequate quantity of amp...
• Re: Under Floor Battery Tray
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 16:21:29 -0400
  ...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: Dead Yellowtop house battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:22:19 -0500
  ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Replace it with a true deep cycle marine/RV battery. Sears and others have > one that fits, it...
• Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:12:30 -0600
  ...So, I ask, is there any point in using a deep cycle battery as my main source of juice? Am I throwing money away...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:23:53 -0400
  > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery (dedicated to the > a/c -- we're not using the Vanagon car battery...
• Re: Wal-Mart Griup 41 Battery
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 13:08:41 -0800
  ...On the other hand, deep cycle and 'marine starting batteries have less porous plates, not optimal for starting but much better for deep discharge...
• Re: Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 19:56:39 -0700
  ...my question in the archives, so... > >Is there an Optima deep-cycle battery that will fit under the driver's seat >AND not require...
• Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:29:46 -0700
  ...So I've been looking for a way to properly charge the deep cycle battery from the alternator while driving and I think I...
• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:15:37 -0700
  ...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: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:48 -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: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Jones
  Mon, 20 May 2002 07:37:58 -0700
  ...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: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:15:09 -0400
  ...Karl Dennis Haynes wrote: > Karl, > My opinion is based upon experience and also percieved value. > > Yes, a deep cycle battery will last longer than...
• Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 23:32:43 -0600
  ...it is in the middle of a standard vw starting battery and a regular deep cycle. but as i stated before, most lead acid...
• Re: Alternators and batteries-Optima
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:55:55 +0000
  ...So they claim 400 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, (DOD). A good flooded deep cycle battery will give 1,200-1,500 cycles...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 23:16:14 -0400
  ...This set up arks great even >> with a conventional >> strting battery combined with deep cycles. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List >> [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:48:39 -0400
  ...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: Westy auxiliary battery s...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 95 09:55:09 CST
  ...You can fit a deep cycle marine battery behind/underneath the driver (of a Vanagon) if you allow the battery to stick up slightly...
• Battery specs?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 20:07:51 +0900
  ...Does Deep Cycle Battery (Optima) conform to the sub battery box? TIA Yoshi@87 Westy
• Re: Need advice on Battery Isolators
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 09:12:30 -0700
  ...What subtlties do I >need to know about isolators? > > >The battery I'm installing is a 12V deep cycle gel cell (Wheel Chair >battery...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:55:16 -0700
  ...correct, and if you wanted to never discharge your > deep-cycle batteries too deeply (say never less than 80% discharged so > they last longer...
• marine battries on sale @ Westmarine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:08:48 -0400
  ...deep cycle batteries, normally $78 us. now $49us. only available thru retail stores, no mail/online orders. it's a tall group 24 battery...
• Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 17:18:57 -0700
  ...Is there a manufacturer that you all recommend for deep cycle batteries for use in Westfalias, my van, or any other RV? Luke Plaizier...
• Re: Deep Cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 08:21:50 -0800
  ...The starting battery will accept a faster charge than the deep cycle because of the availability of plate material surface to the electrolyte. (that...