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• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:22:47 -0800
  ...Oh yeah, the Optima Yellow Top deep cycle is apparently the on deep sycle rated battery that will fit (after some manipulation).
• Re: Aux battery...again
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:31:26 -0700
  ...A 12volt marine deep cycle battery may be the thing for you. On the other hand, a small solar panel kit (for computers and...
• Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:30:53 -0800
  ...Mark Neil N wrote: > I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at > Cold Cranking Amps - 625 > Reserve Capacity - 160 > Cranking Amps - 750...
• Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 21:09:54 -0700
  ...this in itself can deeply discharge the auxiliary batter in a matter of a few hours... not bad for a deep cycle battery, but...
• proper Aux battery type size?
  Historical mailing list - Charles Webb
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 17:09:48 -0400
  ...are for the Aux battery? I finally got an isolator and now I can't find a deep cycle battery that will fit under...
• Need Optima Battery retailer in MD or DE
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 11:58:28 -0500
  ...the proper size deep-cycle battery that would fit under the drivers side seat (85 Westy). The group 24 Deka battery from West Marine...
• brunton solar panels that roll up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:22:45 -0700
  ...I don't want to deep cycle my not deep cycle battery... you might even be able to slap it on the back of...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 20:09:51 -0400
  >But do you really need a deep cycle battery? Yes. I have an electric fridge in my Westy and I like to keep my...
• Ideas to stop battery terminal corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 00:35:26 +0000
  I have a 100Ah deep cycle battery that grows heavy corrosion at the terminals every few months, but is otherwise good. Anyone have ideas...
• 2 batteries for the price of 1?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 13 May 2002 20:21:04 -0400
  ...In fact, so cheap that I could also buy a suitable deep-cycle battery and still cost a bit less than it would be...
• Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:58:09 -0400
  ...She had the deep cycle battery > installed as well as and marine perko switch for switching the batteries, > which if your going to have...
• Speaking of spare batteries....which one to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 21:21:17 EST
  ...Should I buy a generic marine deep cycle battery or one of these Optima? batteries which some posts have spoken of? Thanks, Jason
• Battery Dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:29:07 -0700
  I want to install an aux battery in my 87. When I look at deep cycle batteries all I am finding is� group 24...
• Re: Aux. Battery w/o Relay
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:36:20 -0600
  ...A deep cycle, marine battery--whatever, charges at a slower rate ( or should ) to reap the benefits of being long drain battery--- This won...
• Re: Auxiliary battery for 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:22:43 -0600
  On Mar 27, 2007, at 3:17 PM, Larry Hinshaw wrote: > What size deep cycle battery do you recommend for the Auxiliary > Battery? Does...
• Re: Alternate Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 14:51:45 -0800
  Deep cycle, same animal, I purchased an Exide "Orbital" Marine Deep cycle, same spiral wound glass interior design as the Optima brand. For me...
• Re: Trojan 31 AGM battery, under the back seat
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:23:22 -0700
  Larry, I'm going with the AGM (sealed) battery instead of the less expensive/more amp hours deep cycle so that I don't...
• Re: Aux battery pics and thanks
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:46:51 -0700
  ...I have used the optima deep cycle battery (yellow top) in the auxillary battery compartment without problem. Just lay it on it's side...
• Re: Questions on a 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 17:43:45 -0700
  ...The question, then, is > what is the best deep-cycle battery for the job that doesn't 'stick out' > of the battery compartment? And...
• Re: Question on Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Scarlet D Semko
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 18:51:47 -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: source for Aux. battery
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 16:10:59 -0500
  ...battery I'd like to put a 2nd battery into my 85 Westy and have learned that deep-cycle batteries are better for running...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:53:49 -0500
  ...Hineline wrote: >Is the shorter-but-still-measurable-in-years story right? It all depends on how deeply you discharge it. True deep-cycle...
• [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:51:19 -0700
  ...for full topping off of deep cycle battery) and charging off my 3-stage DC > DC deep cycle charger (insufficient amps for good bulk...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:38:00 -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...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:59:24 -0700
  In reading the FAQ from link I just posted, I have learned that there are hybrid deep cycle, and true deep cycle. i.e...
• Re: starter/aux battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:49:42 EDT
  ...I use a Sure Power 1315 battery separator also. There are no group 41 deep cycle batteries. Anyways check the archives for more details...
• 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...
• Aux battery wire-up?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Forstag
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:41:07 -0400
  ...Just purchased a deep cycle battery, along with a regulator to allow #1, #2, or both batteries engaged. Planning to install under the rear...
• Re: Westy Battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:08:27 -0700
  ...it has 2nd compartment for another battery. I heard I need deep cycle. > Any particular amps and do I need special items to connect...
• 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
  ...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: deep cycle btry: when to stop charging?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 20:06:31 -0400
  ...Bloss wrote: > > Just commandeered a deep cycle battery from our boat with which we > normally run the trolling motor. The motor has a little...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries on sale at Canadian tire
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:12:25 -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: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 05:29:31 -0700
  ...I make a point of saying "Trojan 130 A/h deep cycle battery" when discussing my van's house battery, but because I started...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 7 May 2008 09:15:22 -0700
  As I have mentioned on the list before, there is a true deep cycle battery available for the under-the-seat box. It is...
• Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 08:10:21 -0800
  ...you have to be is this any more complicated than just changing out the existing battery in the ups you fav deep cycle battery ?
• Re: Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 05:50:40 -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...
• Battery/Beckett advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 09:04:42 MST
  ...The van we bought with a dead aux battery, replaced it with new Exide Deep cycle from FLAPS. One year later Battery was not...
• Re: Big Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:05:47 -0500
  ...It should be the same as your other battery (don't mix different AMP or Deep Cycle batteries into your system) #2. Provide yourself...
• Re: 2nd battery full-time?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:53:53 -0700
  ...On 8/15/06, Shawn Luft <shawnagan@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Hi, > I just installed a heavy duty deep cycle battery under the rear bench...
• Running a second inverter
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 18:04:32 -0700
  Referencing my post on Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery, I guess one solution would be to run one inverter off the...
• Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 21:48:19 -0700
  ...Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery > I use the Coleman 1200 Watt PowerMate from GoWesty. > > Mark > > On Oct 9, 2006, at 6...
• Aux. Battery w/o Relay
  Historical mailing list - Rob Cassam
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:13:23 -0500
  ...camps)? If this thinking is correct, could the second battery still be a deep cycle or would there be problems with the charging? Thanks...
• Re: Auxillary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 1 May 2000 07:28:46 -0700
  If you want to do it right get and Optima deep cycle battery. Bill -----Original Message----- From: Adam Puzerewski <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM> To...
• Re: Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:51:37 -0700
  ...If your regular battery is OK with 13.8 to 14.4 charging voltage ,as most are, your deep cycle will work just fine...
• 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: Good Source for Aux Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:29:37 -0600
  ...yet to find a good Group 41 or Group 48 deep cycle sealed battery that fits under the drivers seat. Mine fits cuz its...
• Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 21:51:02 -0800
  ...Deep Cycle as ONLY battery? > Date: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 9:14 PM > > Optima indeed has a web site at > http://www.optimabatteries.com...
• Re: Good Source for Aux Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:03:58 -0700
  ...Trojan rates the 31-AGM as a 'cycling' battery, not as a deep cycle. I'm going to be a little more careful about...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:42:43 -0800
  ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? > i am ignerent when it comes to batteries (among other things electrical, > and beyond). what is the...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 22:52:05 -0500
  ...I have been using deep cycle batteries for 30 some years in my boats. Maybe max 2 years if I yanked them out of...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:45:21 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Quick pics of the Alliance battery FWIW. I managed a discount through a friend. $99 Cnd...
• Re: 81 maximum battery dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 03 May 1996 09:12:41 -0700
  ...Stinger dry cell Power Master (Model SPB-1000) True Deep-cycle battery Withstands more than 400 cycles of 100% discharge 6 9/16"L...
• '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:40:14 -0500
  ...I have equipped my '81 Westy with an Eveready Premium marine deep-cycle and starting battery (850 MCA, 120 Amp Hours) oohaah! I have...
• Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:07:07 -0700
  ...Battery life is directly related to how deep the battery is cycled each time. If a battery is discharged to 50% of capacity every...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:31:57 -0400
  ...maker.) So to really get the max out of a deep cycle battery, you have to use a separate charger? I'll try it...
• Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:12:08 -0800
  I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking Amps - 625 Reserve Capacity - 160 Cranking Amps - 750 http://www.canadiantire.ca...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:23:01 -0500
  ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? i am ignerent when it comes to batteries (among other things electrical, and beyond). what is the...
• Re: $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 21:53:29 -0400
  ...But then I was attracted by the $39 100amp hour deep cycle battery nearby. That is appealing at that price. But it is 2...
• Re: Did I hurt my Aux Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 07:42:50 -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...