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• Re: Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 20:32:34 EDT
  Well, I'd love to be able to recommend my company's( Exide) Orbital Deep-Cycle, but the hacks in Marketing haven't seen...
• Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:17:32 -0400
  ...Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue? Most deep cycle batteries actually have very similar AH ratings. The major difference is the construction of the...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:42:14 -0700
  ...More battery capacity could be obtained with proper charging of the deep-cycle batteries. Charging a deep-cycle battery from the alternator is a...
• Re: Optima d750-S vs. d750-U
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 19:49:11 -0700
  Interesting that the link that the company represents does *NOT* have the Optima as their "Recommended" deep cycle batteries, but instead have: Rolls, Surrette...
• 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: Deep cycle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:20:02 -0800
  I use AC Delco... very good and not too tight to put it on.. http://parts-catalog.acdelco.com/catalog/catalog_search.php
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:54:15 -0400
  ...Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:28:09 -0700 > >Proper charging of a deep cycle wants a proper two- or three-stage >charger (better). Good...
• 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: 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...
• Re: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:01:04 -0700
  ...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: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:28:09 -0700
  Proper charging of a deep cycle wants a proper two- or three-stage charger (better). Good solar controllers do it, too. If I leave...
• Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:09:29 -0700
  I'm no expert, but deep cycle batteries have more lead in them in the first place to withstand deep discharging periodically, that's...
• Source for near-free deep-cycle gel batteries
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 12:41:07 -0600
  ...I just pulled two deep-cycle batteries of of Karen's scooter (my personal Direktor), and in my opinion, they were just fine. However...
• 2 deep cycle sealed gel batteries still up for grabs
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 6 May 1999 18:01:18 -0500
  ...or her.(That's it!) So, I have 2, 12 vdc deep cycle sealed gel Interstate Batteries, model U1-31, sitting in a box...
• Non-GL Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 01:54:53 -0500
  ...The batteries under BOTH seats are REGULAR car batteries, no deep cycle, like our GL friends? My question is this the setup other Non...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:01:37 -0700
  ...First, finding a deep cycle to fit under the driver's seat? No luck, so I have a duplicate of my starter battery as...
• 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...
• Re: Deep Cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:42:57 -0800
  >plate material surface to the electrolyte. (that nasty tasting stuff that >makes your clothes disappear). not to mention your tongue! bill '87 syncro westy
• 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...
• deep cycle btry: when to stop charging?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 13:59:07 +0000
  Just commandeered a deep cycle battery from our boat with which we normally run the trolling motor. The motor has a little charge indicator...
• Re: Optima Battery Discussion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 16:48:05 -0700
  I have deep cycled mine about 25 times in the last 15 months and it shows no ill effects. I had planned on installing...
• 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...
• Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:29:46 -0700
  ...Our solar charge controller is designed to charge deep cycle batteries to full capacity, but the engine alternator is not. Starting batteries have thin...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:21:46 -0400
  Shawn, A search of the archives reveals a lot of group 41 starter batteries and group 34 deep cycle (Optima)batteries. Ken Lewis http...
• deep cycle battery fitment
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  16 May 1997 15:01:31 -0600
  ...deep cycle battery fitment 5/16/97 2:59 PM In answere to will deep cycle battery fit. OK, I've looked at this...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Jones
  Mon, 20 May 2002 07:37:58 -0700
  ...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: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:30:51 -0700
  ...The computerized isolators that give the starting battery and deep cycle the voltage they want to see is the best bet, but expensive and...
• 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...
• optima batteries
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:20:37 -0500
  ...I've seen everyone recommending Optima yellow-top batteries, and I'm wondering what their advantages are over other deep-cycle batteries. They are...
• Re: Optima battery;
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:23:27 -0700
  ...The Optima battery is pretty much the only deep cycle battery that fits under the seat in a vanagon. You can put a car...
• Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:05:39 +0000
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• 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...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Oct 2011 - Special issue (#2011-795)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:49:59 -0600
  Mr Elliott wrote: > As my original post mentioned, my battery is a flooded cell lead-acid > deep cycle battery, and Trojan specifies 15.5V...
• 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: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:43:08 -0700
  ...Looks to be a perfectly workable solution to getting your deep-cycle topped off when all you have for power is your alternator. -- Mike...
• Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:46:09 -0800
  > Here is some info I received from Optima battery concearning starting > and deep cycle batteries for our beloved vanagons. > > The battery that fits your...
• Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 22:48:09 -0800
  ...Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:27:39 -0800 > >Earlier I wrote in the Subject:"Deep Cell" instead of >Deep Cycle battery. As you can...
• Re: [Caravana] battery
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 26 May 2000 17:57:16 -0700
  ...like an optima deep cycle > >but don't know if it will fit > > I'm getting 2 Optima deep-cycle batteries installed in my...
• Deep Cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 17:51:39 -0600
  this was posted on another mailing list of mine. i thought lots of folks on this list might find it useful. :) http://www.ee...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:05:53 -0700
  ...I have a Trojan 130 A/h deep cycle under the bench seat. When the van is going to be parked for more than...
• 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: [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...
• DC>DC deep cycle charger (topic change) + SUDHIR?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:56:12 -0800
  ...I'm now running a DC-in DC-out smart charger to take care of >> deep-cycle charging ... > > Oh, man, I've been looking...
• Re: Optima deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 12:37:20 -0700
  ...battery in > my 1999 EVC and was thinking about the Optima deep > cycle. These units appear to have little black vents > on the top...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:23:36 -0700
  ...Like may of us, I have been looking for that perfect deep cycle battery > that will fit in the tiny spot under our seat...
• Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 15:39:36 -0400
  A cheaper but much clumsier approach to charge a deep cycle battery to 100% while driving or idling: Most of us probably already own...
• Optima's and Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 16:47:39 -0500
  Has anyone run their fridge off of a optima deep cycle? If so, how long will it run? Can you wire the optima into...
• 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: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:14:30 +0000
  ...Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute? To: greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Received: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 8:36...
• 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
  ...off sale on some deep cycle batteries at Canadian tire. > > > > > > I was thinking to get a real deep cycle this time. The '94 westy...
• AGM Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Al Ferguson
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 21:56:49 -0500
  Hey Listees, Anyone have any opinions on AGM Deep Cycle Batteries for use as an aux. battery? Do you know if they can be...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 08:53:50 -0500
  ...It could be adjusted to charge at a higher voltage if you are using a deep-cycle. Jay
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:27:18 -0400
  Looks like a clean installation. I couldn't see the speaker connectors. But seeing your dual cigarette lighter outlets jogged me into thinking, why...
• 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: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:20:42 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? At 03:16 PM 3/12/2013, neil n wrote: >The battery is rated at 25...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:55:09 -0700
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? > IIRC, the solenoid type draw .5 - 1 amp when activated. That is one > reason why they...
• 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...
• Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:25:06 -0400
  >> >Also consider ditching the Westy fridge for a Vitrifrigo and remove the >fridge line altogether. :) Only if you have a deep-cycle house battery...
• Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 08:48:16 +0100
  ...wrote: > ... > So, I ask, is there any point in using a deep cycle battery > as my main source of juice? Am I throwing money...