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• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:13:01 -0400
  ...correct, and if you wanted to never discharge your > deep-cycle batteries too deeply (say never less than 80% discharged so > they last longer...
• Re: Deep Apologies
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michuax
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 07:31:12 -0000
  ...01, 1998 2:40 AM To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Deep Apologies Matthias, Although I don't particularly like most of the forwarded...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:01:29 -0800
  ...They ALL have 7" deep battery boxes on both sides. Measuring was done in the wheel wells where the front outer section of the...
• Snow Tire Upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:07:24 -0700
  For those looking to tackle some deep snow this winter: http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/snow-tires.jpg Cheers, Jeff
• Re: [vanagon] DEEP CYCLE Battery FAQ and links
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:47:04 -0700
  This is one of my favorites: <http://www.uuhome.de/william.darden/carfaq.htm> Jim
• Re: I'm seeing workshop bench sizes and ideas
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:03:37 -0800
  ...I want to go deeper that 24", but how deep and this is the question for you people out there who have shop benches...
• Re: fridge wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:04:51 +0200
  ...Mixing deep cycle and ordinary car batteries would probably mean that You are losing most of the deep cycle properties of Your setup as...
• 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...
• gas cap confusion
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:19:04 -0400
  ...I noticed that there are caps available that take the same key as the vanagon in other places, hence the deeper cap body. Having...
• 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: westy auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 14:36:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...can you get > deep cycle 6 volt batteries? Absolutely. They are called Golf-cart batteries, and I'm gonna get me some reeeeel soon...
• Re: What do you cook when camping?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:17:49 -0600
  ...oven stews > Hobo Dinners > Deep fried chocolate wontons > Baked apples > > > Coming up this summer I will be trying > > Deep fried turkey > > Dutch oven bread...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:46:37 -0700
  ...thin wall deep socket ... oil pressure swtich, as you mention.. and radiator fan switch norally I like a 6 point for a socket. it...
• 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...
• Re: heading through the deep south soon, anyone on my route?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:15:41 -0800
  ...heading through the deep south soon, anyone on my route? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 2:43 PM Hello...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 21:46:07 -0400
  ...Now instead of having one dedicated starting battery and one deep cycle battery, you need two deep cycle batteries with enough CCA to start...
• 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: 84 Vanagon Radiator Fan Switch Bolt Size?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 08:05:06 -0700
  ...Wasn't available as a regular deep socket - had to buy an "impact" style deep socket (1/2" drive) to get the size. -- Jim...
• Mexico(no list content)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 09:33:00 -0500
  Anyone driven their own car deep into Mexico? Please email me directly Thanks Dave 91 200tqw 86 928S 86 Vanagon GL
• Re: heading through the deep south soon, anyone on my route?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 20:41:07 -0600
  ...At 12:42 PM 1/6/2010, Tom Buese wrote: >On Jan 6, 2010, at 11:35 AM, Joy Hecht wrote: > >>Deep south, for...
• Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:44:49 -0600
  ...If you have moving water over a couple of inches deep, it's way to dangerous. A foot of water with any movement can...
• 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: 81 maximum battery dimensions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:11 -0400
  ...The ONLY battery which >will fit under the front seat is a group 42, which is NOT available as a >deep cycle; only as...
• 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: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:55:57 -0800
  ...Strictly speaking, flooded batteries are not designed for repeated deep discharges, so when used in this manner, they fail prematurely. Frank was acutely aware...
• 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: Friday Follies: Canadian Pride
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 09:07:37 -0600
  ...We'll show up in our toques and take over! I'm in good shape from having to dig snow that was deeper than...
• Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:24:08 -0500
  ...the 50 or 60 foot passage, which was maybe a foot deep at center. Of course I had to try it--in my 1976...
• 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
• '91 SVX (flat 6) Syncro for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:12:39 EDT
  for those of you with deep pockets... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=219651
• Re: Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:45:13 -0600
  I've read it and am digging deeper. The study is dated 2000........is this the last word? Gracias, Miguel
• 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: Syncro - a love story
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 May 1997 18:53:17 GMT
  ...Good thing that a local rancher warned me about a deep hole on the upstream side of the crossing. A decision not to try...
• 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: I'm seeing workshop bench sizes and ideas
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:50:58 -0800
  ...I want to go deeper that 24", but how > deep and this > is the question for you people out there who have > shop benches...
• 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...
• [follow-up] Tool for fan temp switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 13:30:24 -0700
  ...it was very difficult to source a 29mm "deep socket" for the fan temp switch. I was about to use a Snap-On connection...
• 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: an introduction
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Wed, 13 May 1998 18:42:53 -0400
  ...One to be used when you find you and your veewee are wanting to get started in extreem enviromental conditions such as DEEP water...
• Syncro in the sand.....how well does she do in sand........
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:03:52 -0500
  I have a question for you Syncro guys or 2WD guys with diff locks....how well does your van do in the sand? deep...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  24 Dec 95 15:11:28 PDT
  ...3' x 3' by 18" (at the deep end). Straps to a roof rack. Great for tenters, etc. $35.00
• 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...
• I'm in the Digest!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 12:35:05 -0500 (CDT)
  ...all I have for measuring temps is a thermometer that won't do deep enough into the diptick hole. Temps at the exhaust typically...
• 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: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 21:07:14 -0500
  ...It takes a 21 mm wrench (or deep, deep >>>socket), correct? (Or wasit 22???) >> >
• 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...
• 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: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:16:40 -0700
  ...I was referring to lead acid, true > deep cycle batteries, which cannot be properly, and fully charged, with a > car alternator. I would defer...
• 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: [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...