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• Lithium aux. Batt?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:03:01 -0700
  ...generation batteries...Do they even make deep cycle lithium battery s? I swapped in a lithium battery to save weight in my track car...
• Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Channell
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 21:55:07 -0700
  ...It needs a new auxiliary battery. I would like to get a deep cycle gel model. I have researched some of the vanagon archives...
• Re: What I Learned from Trojan Battery's tech support guy
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:54:14 -0600
  I was planning on using a battery charger/tender to my westy when I install a deep cycle!! I have one in my fishn...
• Re: Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:26:57 -0700
  My relay in the battery box has an internal diode it seems. Disconnects the fridge from the main battery when the motor isn't...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:02:36 -0500
  ...for the second battery. It could be >adjusted to charge at a higher voltage if you are using a deep-cycle. Sure. Always good...
• Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 Dec 2014 23:57:10 -0800
  ...Deep cycle vs not likely the reason for price difference? Trying to find it, but wasn't there a somewhat similar Diehard battery thread...
• Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:18:42 +0000
  ...did something similar with a previous westy - I found a 12V deep cycle SLA, around 35 a-h as I recall, normally used in...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 17:47:06 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any > experience > using this battery as a starting battery? I like the fact that it > is > also > deep cycle, as I...
• Skematic for Adding Deep Cycle Battery to 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:30:58 +0000
  ...I am looking at adding the secondary battery and I am looking for someone that has done this nad might have a skematic for...
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:53:33 -0600
  > Is there a reasonably priced deep cycle that will fit easily, or = > with minor mods, under the drivers seat? I see this one = > http...
• Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery Putting them along the frame rails.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 16:07:26 -0500
  I've been thinking about adding more batteries along the outsides of the frame rails. Has anyone done this? There don't seem to...
• Questions on a 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 17:00:32 -0800
  ...1) I understand why I need a deep-cycle battery. I also know that I want to stick the battery under the drivers' seat...
• Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 07:52:28 -0600
  The Propane alarm in the '95 EVC runs off the house battery and will discharge it if the vehicle is not being used regularly...
• Ample Power Products?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 17:43:42 -0700
  ...they're located? Thanks! >resistance of a battery which contains antimony, as does a deep cycle. I >might have read this in product literature...
• 2nd battery ??
  Historical mailing list - Dan
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:44:38 -0500
  ...top deep cycle optama. I have 2 questions 1) Can I use my exsisting fridge relay to hook up the 2nd battery ?? 2) if...
• Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:06:59 -0600
  ...11:38 george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > << My big deep cycle battery could use the occasional desulfation > (who, after all, couldn't...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 23:12:46 -0700
  ...But do you really need a deep cycle battery? I just replaced my aux battery (yesterday in fact). I went with what has served...
• Re: Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:56:49 -0800
  ...Not aware of any Al, same as no Deep Cycle Group 41's out there.
• Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 06:05:20 -0700
  ...She had the deep cycle battery installed as well as and marine perko switch for switching the batteries, which if your going to have...
• Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:52:21 -0400
  ...SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate) > > > > I'm shopping for an SLA deep cycle battery in Canada. > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º...
• 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...
• 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...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:15:06 -0600
  ...http://www.batteryuniverse.com/Sealed-Lead-Acid/Universal-Battery/UB12220/GZ12180NB_Universal-Battery_UB12220_Sealed-Lead-Acid-Battery bob
• Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:56:56 -0700
  ...I bought a ~ $100 group 27 deep cycle partly because as a newb, I knew I might be hard on it or at least...
• Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 22:18:06 -0800 (PST)
  ...I have a deep cycle battery that i'm using as a second battery in my van. To make a long story short, it...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:54:52 -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: Spare Battery/Diesel Mount Location
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:57:01 EST
  ...details of mounting a spare battery in this area, including dimensions and suggestions for gel cell deep cycle batteries which are particularly appropriate for...
• Re: Auxilary battery
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:50:32 -0400
  ...So please, can someone point me in the right direction? Deep cycle battery or regular car battery (my VW mechanic says to use a...
• Re: Cabin lights, aux battery, venting?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:34:20 -0700
  ...On a related note, I'm currently using a regular (non deep cycle) battery mounted under the driver's seat as the aux battery...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 15:09:44 -0700
  ...Fridge off, connected old charger, set it to 12 Amps on "Deep Cycle". In 1-2 hours, charger showed battery at 90% charger outputting...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:34:42 -0400
  At 03:16 PM 3/12/2013, neil n wrote: >The battery is rated at 25 Amps per 180 minutes. Assuming it's Just...
• Dometic on 12 volts?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:38:46 -0600
  Vanagoneers, How long should I expect an Optima 12v deep cycle battery to last with the fridge on it? Also when I wired up...
• Camper battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 16:53:35 EDT
  ...Battery" things they are portable, have an ac charger and also charges from the lighter socket anyone know if they are deep cycle and...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 06:46:51 EST
  ...Marine deep cycles tend to be pretty big -- though not as big as golf cart batteries. I put a Sears Diehard Marine battery (more...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:07:00 -0400
  ...JFF >I have a dual battery setup. My auxiliary battery is a sears die-hard, >not a deep-cycle. At the time, the Optima...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:34:57 EST
  In a message dated 11/15/01 1:38:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET writes: << Two is always better----Right Benny...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:16:20 -0500
  The seat was not the problem. The depth of the box was not the same as the passenger side. Have you put a Group...
• 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: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 15:48:15 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message dated 97-04-17 20:57:00 EDT, JMatthisen@aol.com writes: > Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound...
• Battery isolator question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:01:23 -0600
  ...Use a deep cycle battery (they won't fit under the seat without cutting metal). What should I use to isolate the batteries? A...
• Re: batteries ... and rummors of batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 13:59:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...Has anyone actually installed the second > battery in their camper? What size did you use? I know that I'll want > a deep cycle...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 May 2002 16:52:42 -0500
  ...In contrast, a deep cycle > battery > won't be damaged by repeated heavy discharging, but it also can't > provide as > much amperage for...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:52:59 -0700
  David wrote: > Battery life is directly related to how deep the=20 > battery is cycled each time. If a battery is=20 > discharged to...
• 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...
• Optima d750-S vs. d750-U
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 19:15:01 -0700
  ...aux battery thread, but I have to put cash on the barrel tomorrow, so... There is a comparison chart of Optima deep-cycle batteries...
• Re: Second Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 20:22:31 -0700
  ...Mark Harmon Seaver wrote: > > > Group 41 batteries fit fine as that is the stock size. > > Who sells a group 41 deep-cycle? > > -- > Harmon Seaver...
• 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: Optima versus Group 41 batteries
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:07:55 -0800
  ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? so are there any deep cycle, group 41 batteries? bill '87 syncro westfalia On Thursday, November 15...
• How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 22:20:32 -0800
  Greetings Volks, How many , Have installed a (Deep Cycle) Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's using the stock wiring under the drivers seat...
• Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 23:24:39 -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: Ideas to stop battery terminal corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:14:04 -0700
  ...Jagersand <poppie.jagersand@YAHOO.CA> wrote: > > I have a 100Ah deep cycle battery that grows heavy corrosion at the terminals every few months, but...
• Charging batteries in parallel ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 11:37:05 -0500
  I'm going to install 3 -UB 122230 -12V 22Ah AGM Sealed Deep Cycle Batteries in my Westy. Installed in parallel. My question is...
• auxiliary battery for 87 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:05:55 -1000
  ...on how to do it? Here are some questions? Deep cycle versus regular battery? Do I need a special assembly kit? and where can...
• Re: Planning to add auxiliary battery and fridge to my 91 week ender - suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:17:55 -0400
  ...Battery kit, and I think highly of it, found a Gel Deep cycle battery at the flea market for $20.00 dollars. for a...
• auxillary battery losing charge in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:40:13 EDT
  I installed an Optima Yellow top deep cycle as an auxillary battery in my 89 Westy 4 speed. I followed wiring instllation instructions I...
• Re: Under Floor Battery Tray
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 20:25:51 +0000
  ...will hold a 200 A/H battery such as MR197-200 Deep Cycle, High performance AGM Battery (vmaxtanks.com)<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook...
• Re: more heating ideas
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 21:31:20 -0500 (CDT)
  ...If you started with a good deep >discharge cycle marine battery, maybe 5 minutes before you sucked the battery >inside out? A 75 Ah...
• Re: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 12:26:08 -0700
  ...Sonnenschein Batteries I just checked through their website and cannot find a battery that a) will fit in the space (same or smaller dimensions...
• If you add a battery
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:32:26 -0800
  ...battery switch is in order. I added some interior lights and had to re-wire the existing light bar to the Deep cycle. BTW...
• Re: Did I hurt my Aux Battery?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:14:01 -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...