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• Re: Optima deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 12:37:20 -0700
  ...in > my 1999 EVC and was thinking about the Optima deep > cycle. These units appear to have little black vents > on the top. The...
• Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:40:30 -0700
  ...push-for-cleaner-cars > > > And didn't Mazda sell a Miller cycle engine in a couple of models way back > in the nineties? > > Alistair...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:23:36 -0700
  ...may of us, I have been looking for that perfect deep cycle battery > that will fit in the tiny spot under our seat in...
• 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: power steering screeching noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:58:53 -0600
  ...After refilling with ATF, and best donecwith front wheels of the ground, but not totally necessary, cycle the steering all the way to the...
• Re: [NVC] Best fabrics for hot humid weather?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:31:16 -0400
  ...You probably won't find them in as garish designs as cotton or rayon, and you'll have to use a delicate cycle if...
• Re: receiver hitch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 17 May 2000 19:16:33 EDT
  ...Although the cross-section of the 2 inch receiver box and the overall size and mass of the cycle mount, cycle, tie-down bars...
• Re: Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 19:23:44 -0400
  ...On the other hand, you are getting a very poor return on your energy investment -- the *only* good thing about the absorption cycle is...
• Re: Boston Bob s AMC head rantings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 01:18:31 -0400
  They have been using this on 2 cycle motorcycle to clean up the ports for close to 20yrs. Everything that I have heard has...
• 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: Solar charger question
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 19:39:09 -0600
  ...I use a small simple charge controller to charge an 80 amp hour deep cycle. I have used it for a TV/VCR combo...
• Re: AC-what is normal operation?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:40:36 -0700
  As you turn the temp control down, you should eventually be able to get it to cycle, however, you are trying to cool a...
• 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...
• Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:39:38 +0000
  ...Volkswagen's engineers say there are a number of improvements that come courtesy of the improved thermodynamic efficiency associated with Miller Cycle engines. An...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:12:36 -0800
  ...Just use the regular dishwasher-type soap, and the "pots-n-pans" cycle, if ya got a choice. Turn off the heated dry, or...
• starbrite star-tron enzyme fuel treatment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:39:16 EDT
  has anybody used this in a vanagon,boat,cycle or otherwise? says it cures ethanol problems and rejuvenates old fuel. they also have some...
• 4/1 Fool
  Historical mailing list - B. Langdon
  Mon, 4 Apr 94 20:16:12 -0700
  ...Now the hours continually cycle. Suggestions? (1990 Westphalia)
• 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
• Sold my 1984 Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 May 2004 13:27:46 -0700
  ...The cycle continues. A young couple drove off heading for new adventures today. Perfect long time VW camper owners, there is no sadness now...
• 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...
• Radiator Cooling Fan Cycles Frequently
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:11:04 -0500
  ...The cooling fan on my blue van cycles on and off far more frequently than my red van. The blue van seems to run...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:53:49 -0500
  ...True deep-cycle batteries are good for about a thousand cycles if you only discharge to 50%; maybe 200 if you discharge to 80...
• 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: AC powered air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:49:16 -0800
  ...Mount one of these for only the inverter and a large deep cycle battery (leaving the stock vehicle electrical system alone). No good when...
• 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
  ...So, I ask, is there any point in using a deep cycle battery > as my main source of juice? Am I throwing money away...
• hall effect sender output characteristics?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 01:15:38 -0700
  ...Per complete engine cycle (all four cylinders firing), what does that little sender spit out (electrically speaking, that is)? In particular, i am curious...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:47:40 -0700
  ...Deep Cycle Batteries >> Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:28:09 -0700 >> >> Proper charging of a deep cycle wants a proper two- or three...
• Re: aux. battery
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:02:07 -0800
  ...I seem to remember Group 41 deep cycle batteries work >well. I suppose I will also want a relay to switch between the aux...
• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:34:15 -0700
  ...On > 12V, the Dometic draws -- what? 8 amps continuously? While the Norcold > pulls 2.5A (measured) when running, and has a duty cycle less...
• Re: Good Source for Aux Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:23:24 -0700
  ...And sorry Tom, I don't think anyone has yet to find a good Group 41 or Group 48 deep cycle sealed battery that...
• Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:24:22 -0400
  ...Is this correct? Like numerous cycles of not exceeding a reasonable temperature should not cause warping. Comments?
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:04:38 -0700
  RE: Hats on backwards and giant tires? Hey Mike, I saw some guys with those cool hats with the brim on the back the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Sep 2009 - Special issue (#2009-747)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:44:02 -0700
  ...the first is designed to charge the starter battery, the > second is a multi-stage deep-cycle charger with equalization stage. > > The 80 Amp...
• Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 12:19:58
  ...Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's 1) Check marine suppliers for all components including SPDT centre off. 2) The battery...
• Re: deep-cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:27:17 -0800
  ...deep-cycle battery > > That's a great idea. > I have a few questions: > > Where did you find the batteries? > brand? > How much did you...
• Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Fri, 29 May 1998 08:25:32 -0500
  ...How big was it?? Mine is a 32 amp/hr deep-cycle and I usually get about 3-4 hrs of constant power when...
• 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...
• Re: O2 Sensor voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:50:22 -0500
  ...Ok, I just looked at the FI book (which says one adjustment cycle per 1-2 seconds at idle, several per second at speed...
• Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:39:37 -0800
  ...Aux battery Since there is no redly available deep cycle battery that will fit many go with a Walmart Group 41 or Group 48...
• Re: fridge
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 30 May 2005 22:10:13 -0600
  ...Back to "normal"--fan comes on when hot, runs, cycles off, back on, etc, etc. Fridge runs fine. My conclusion is that the muffin...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 7 May 2008 09:19:13 -0700
  ...One member in So Cal has found Group 41 Deep Cycle batteries, the info was posted to the list a couple of months ago...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2017 04:41:14 +0000
  The increase in duty cycle effectively opens the valve further. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Alistair Bell [mailto:albell@shaw.ca] Sent: Tuesday, January 3...
• Re: Removing brake fluid from carpet
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:40:09 EST
  ...I notice it has one prewash cycle, one wash cycle and THREE rinse cycles. I got my own Vanagon front carpeting looking as good...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 07:57:17 -0800
  ...The valve responds to the average duty cycle and opens proportionally, but you can hear it hum at the fixed pitch while it's...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:34:42 -0800
  At this point, I don't know if it's worthwhile spending much more time studying duty cycle outputs under various conditions. David's...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:45:40 -0600
  ...I was referring to lead acid, true deep cycle batteries, which cannot be properly, and fully charged, with a car alternator. I would defer...
• Battery Myths-including deep cycles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:32:14 +0000
  ...Deep cycle batteries will need to be off gassed to stir the electrolyte so the acid does not stratify at the bottom. Stratification causes...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 08:40:49 -0700
  ...Why does the fuel pump cycle twice? You would need to understand how the fuel pump is triggered. Could be a faulty relay, ECU...
• Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:55:05 -0700
  ...This led to the inability of the cylinders to vent properly after the combustion cycle and the on-board computer sensed a pressure high...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:45:33 -0400
  ...Why does the fuel pump cycle twice? Just an observation but it seems that Robert has a legitimate question and his post has sort...
• Re[2]: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Fri, 14 Mar 97 11:29:00 PST
  ...Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's Author: vanagon@Lenti.Med.UMN.Edu at SMTPGATE Date: 3/14/97 11:22...
• Re: marine battries on sale @ Westmarine
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 15:45:15 -0700
  ...product/10001/-1/10001/30755/10001/677/207/9 > > starting/deep cycle batteries, normally $78 us. now $49us. > only available thru retail stores, no...
• Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:24:53 -0800
  ...if your discharge cycle 1) does not tend to drain the aux right down OR a low voltage disconnet is installed OR a solar...
• Wal Mart batteries
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 15:23:01 -0500
  Someone had mentioned a while back about a particular Wal Mart deep cycle that fits under the driver's seat. Does anyone have the...