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Re: battery sizes for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 7 May 2008 16:52:12 -0600
...http://www.tnrbatteries.com/odysseypc1200t.html 1200 cranking amps 2600 amps short circuit current 78 minute reserve capacity at 25 amp load Excellent battery...
Re: Thermostat woes--or--?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:47:11 -0400
...The Vanagon cooling system has so much reserve capacity plus heater core loading that getting the engine to heat up in cold weather is...
Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 7 May 2020 09:25:28 -0400
...Direct fit, 17X7.5, 25MM Offset, 2,200 pound capacity. > Tires Toyo Open Country 225/55-17 XL > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Alistair Bell...
Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:07:25 -0400
...It's not "Reserve" but it's >> what is considered to be the end of the 'safe' fuel capacity zone >> from a German Engineer...
UNIVERSAL UB12220 vendor alert
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 12:08:53 -0800
...I recently ordered several to increase my reserve capacity. These were purchased from: BatteryTex: http://www.batterytex.com/batteries/367/UNIVERSAL/UB12220 I was...
Re: Leak Free Battery (fwd)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 May 1995 11:40:00 -0400
...they told me on the phone three weeks ago), and, --the reserve capacity seems to be less than you would think for this rating...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 23 May 2008 05:09:52 EDT
...I've been spending a lot of time lately charging, testing and retesting reserve battery capacity of my odyssey 1200. As one person mentioned...
Thermostats especially in colder weather
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 19:52:33 +0000
...set up and in colder weather with all of that reserve cooling capacity the response time also becomes an issue. After OEM t-stats...
Re: Understanding Amp Hours
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:46:21 -0400
...For the event of a charging system failure, these batteries do have a "reserve capacity" rating. This is a rating of how long the...
Re: Fuel tank size
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:08:08 -0500
...This will bend the tank cause it to loose 2 or 3 gallons capacity. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "SKP" <skp@PACBELL.NET> To: <vanagon...
Re: Running Empty "Light" - Re: Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity (no vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 06:14:06 EDT
In a message dated 00-04-18 00:18:07 EDT, you write: << Now, over the years, I learned to only believe half of...
Re: Loss of power at altitude
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 18:47:22 -0700
...Your > vanagon probably has 5% reserve thrust capacity after paying the altitude > penalty. > > Frank Grunthaner
Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:36:27 -0500
...Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries? I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking Amps - 625 Reserve Capacity - 160...
Re: A/C in a diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Robert L. Armitage
Mon, 26 Jun 1995 14:51:57 -0400 (EDT)
...83 diesel stating that the cooling system doesn't have the reserve capacity to deal with the A/C, either. Even WITHOUT all of...
Re: Sure power 1315
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:19:30 -0700
...an expensive lesson!) It looks like the 40R has the highest reserve capacity, among the batteries that will fit into the space behind the...
Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Thu, 7 May 2020 09:27:38 -0400
...Direct fit, 17X7.5, 25MM Offset, 2,200 > pound capacity. > > Tires Toyo Open Country 225/55-17 XL > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Alistair Bell...
Re: Aux battery - venting precautions
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 01 Nov 1996 11:49:33 -0800
...and they are small capacity. the >one i bought has like 24 amp/hours reserve which is not much. BUT it will >allow me...
Re: Running Empty "Light" - Re: Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity (no vanagon)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 03:40:56 -0400
I think he just liked the fumes...they very carefully build those tanks so you *can't* fill them. In the case of the...
Group 41 Battery? As house battery, under Driver Seat?
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Sun, 9 Feb 2020 12:30:07 -0500
...The vehicle battery is a Motomaster (Canadian Tire) product# 10-9100-4, Group 91, CCA 700@ 0 F / 850@ 32F, Reserve Capacity 100 Min...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 23 May 2008 10:08:34 -0700
...Battery Woes/Choice >> >> I've been spending a lot of time lately charging, testing and >> retesting reserve battery capacity of my odyssey 1200. As...
Re: "reserve" fuel capacity
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 02:47:43 -0400
At 02:02 4/19/2000, Jeanne Maly wrote: >David, > >Do you mean that if the gauge is correctly adjusted, empty should really mean...
batteries: some more general info ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 02 May 94 16:32:24 CDT
...The reserve capacity value specifies the number of continuous minutes the battery can last while delivering 25 amps before dropping to this same 10...
Re: Charging Lithium battery
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:33:17 -0700
...I would recommend the 25 amp version because of the output of > the alternator, it really doesn't have enough extra capacity to do...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Fri, 23 May 2008 07:52:26 -0700
...I've been spending a lot of time lately charging, testing and retesting reserve battery capacity of my odyssey 1200. As one person mentioned...
Re: thread on underpowered?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
Thu, 21 Apr 1994 9:51:07 -0400 (EDT)
...My question is how far can one go on a full tank? I know that it has a 16 gallon capacity. What's with...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:03:20 -0400
...So, yes it is a good thing to have lots of reserve capacity. The only thing I've read about capacity of AGM's...
Re: How Long Running to Charge the Battery After Starting?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:02:22 -0700
...based on a rated 90-110 Ah reserve capacity on a Gr 41 battery. > > > > Based on the usual rating of batteries the Group 41...
Re: Tire pressure question 2
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 06:54:05 -0700
...Max Load Capacity & Max Inflation Pressure of the OE Tires (this tells us VW's Safety Reserve) 4) Max Load Capacity & Max Inflation Pressure...
My new radiator
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 29 Apr 1995 17:34:23 -0700 (PDT)
...The van now has more reserve cooling capacity, and you know, I think it runs smoother :) I haven't tried out the windshield washer...
Re: Inverter power 110V Vanagon Formulas to condider from Dennis
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Apr 1998 12:58:11 -0400
...1 horsepower = 750 watts Watts(power) = Volts X Current Example , 14 volts X 90 amps, = 1290 watts Factory AC Capacity, 12,000 to 20...
Re: Tire vendors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:12:26 -0500
A normal 205/70-14 tire will have a load index of 92 and the maximum carry capacity achieved at 35 psi. A 98...
Re: fuel tank capacity?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:04:29 -0800
...fuel tank capacity? Hey Ben, I didn't know this is the way it actually worked, though I never really gave it any thought...
Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:02:06 -0400
...It's not "Reserve" but it's >>> what is considered to be the end of the 'safe' fuel capacity zone >>> from a German Engineer...
Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical?
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 25 May 2002 22:07:14 -0400
...that occupy the space >> normally reserved for the spare tire. They are between 35 >> and 70 litres in capacity (28 to 56 usable). Typical...
Fwd: Vanagon Turbo questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:04:52 -0400
...Most owners >> would be ecstatic with say a 30% horsepwer improvement and the >> Vanagon cooling system has plenty of reserve capacity. >> The low gearing...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 2 May 2012 10:41:11 -0400
...Reserve capacity and cranking amps are mostly immaterial in choosing a true deep cycle battery. The GPL-27T I am using is 100 a...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Fri, 23 May 2008 13:34:57 -0700
...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > I've been spending a lot of time lately charging, testing and retesting > reserve battery capacity...
Re: Odyssey batteries
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:45:00 -0700
...Way > expensive for the capacity and will not get charged properly without doing > some tweaking to the charging circuit. Do you really need to...
Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 May 2002 20:35:03 -0500
...that occupy the space > normally reserved for the spare tire. They are between 35 > and 70 litres in capacity (28 to 56 usable). Typical...
Re: Calculations or formulae for LPG tank
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:07:32 -0500
...be, remember that 20% of the "W.C" (water capacity) of the tank is reserved headspace for safety. Also, if the certification is in...
Re: Charging Lithium battery
Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:58:24 -0400
...I would recommend the 25 amp version because of the output of > the alternator, it really doesn't have enough extra capacity to do...
Re: Vanagon gas tank capacity?
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 1 Oct 2004 23:35:28 -0500
...Vanagon gas tank capacity? >>> >Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 11:42:29 -0700 >>> > >>> >Check and see if the tank is dented...
Re: proper Aux battery type size?
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Fri, 17 Jul 1998 21:53:01 -0700
...It's not the greatest reserve capacity for the price but the sealed cleanliness makes up for it in my mind. I run a...
Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 25 May 2002 19:03:37 -0700
...that occupy the space > > normally reserved for the spare tire. They are between 35 > > and 70 litres in capacity (28 to 56 usable). Typical...
Re: Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity
Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:05:18 -0400
...Well, about six months after our country test on the capacity of the tank, I ran out again! This time there was no light...
Re: battery sizes for Vanagons on wiki
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 7 May 2008 16:43:55 -0700
...html > 1200 cranking amps 2600 amps short circuit current 78 minute reserve capacity at 25 amp load Excellent battery for trolling motors in flats...
Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:49:26 -0700
...OPTIMA D750 Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery = 2 (one is the starter battery) Reserve Capacity - Minutes: 124 Capacity (C/2 rate) - Amp Hours: 52...
Re: Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 11:47:27 -0400
...For that one we have 300 amp-hours of deep-cycle battery capacity in two banks, and a $300 smart regulator to manage charging...
Re: deep-cycle battery
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:27:17 -0800
...I have a pair of gel cell batteries in there, for a total of about 55 amp hours of reserve capacity. I wired all...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 2 May 2012 02:48:39 -0400
...This battery > >has 205 Reserve Capacity, unlike the group size 65 / PC1750 > >batteries, which have more like 135 reserve capacity. The group size > >31...
Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:17:03 -0400
...Reserve capacity is greater on the Size 41. The Size 91 is also $30 more expensive. Curiouser and curiouser said the grinning cat… > On...
Re: Thermostats especially in colder weather
Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:24:04 -0800
...set up and in colder weather with all of that reserve cooling capacity the response time also becomes an issue. After OEM t-stats...
Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:23:36 -0700
...PC1220 ( group 48 ) battery. > > CCA 680, 70 amp @ 20hr rate, 135 reserve capacity, 11.89x6.88x7.48price > about $300 > > Problem is the height of...
Re: Aux battery solution??!!!
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 23:01:35 -0700
...that with my set-up, these ratings are basically doubles (for reserve capacity) I have them rigged in parallel, with a marine trickle charger...
Specific heat & Pfeiffer trip
Historical mailing list - John Huguenard
Mon, 8 Jan 1996 08:57:16 -0800 (PST)
...See also heat capacity. Copyright (c) 1995 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. All Rights Reserved I don't thing it has anything directly due to the...
Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Wed, 11 Nov 1998 18:58:54 -0800
...for a YT) An Optima doesn't have a lot of reserve capacity, A group 29 marine battery will last longer (almost 2X) but...
Re: 2x 150Ah battery install in T4 Westy, Was Deep cycle on sale
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:52:08 -0600
...regular (consumer grade for your boat, rv etc) battery > > > 205 min reserve capacity => 205/60*25 = 85 Ah for $119 hence cost > > > $0.71...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 2 May 2012 11:31:26 -0400
...Reserve >capacity and cranking amps are mostly immaterial in choosing a true deep >cycle battery. The GPL-27T I am using is 100 a...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Taeke
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:22:14 -0400
...So, yes it is a good thing to have lots of reserve capacity. The only thing I've read about capacity of AGM's...
SF Van-O-Rama update report/location found
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:39:16 EDT
...of about 40 reserved in the same area already. We will pretty much cover the rest of the place's capacity. There are only...