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• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 16 May 2007 01:09:15 -0700
  ...At first I had no idea about the difference between a starting battery and a deep cycle, but from what I understand a deep...
• Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:59:52 -0400
  On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote: > Quit worrying > and go camping! > Bumper Sticker!!!! ;-) John Meeks...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:38:36 -0600
  ...starting batteries - great for starting, lousy as aux deep cycle - great for aux, lousy for starting this is not because they wont work in...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:02:36 -0500
  ...It could be >adjusted to charge at a higher voltage if you are using a deep-cycle. Sure. Always good to have redundancy. But...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:43:25 -0500
  ...Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery? Ok, I just went out to my driveway measured the depth of the left and right side...
• Re: source for Aux. battery
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 16:10:59 -0500
  ...text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Karl G Vochatzer 02-20-97 04:10 PM Sounds like you would want to use a deep-cycle...
• Auxiliary battery recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Tue, 31 May 2016 22:33:22 -0600
  ...Any suggestions as to what is the largest deep cycle battery currently on the market that I can get that will fit in the...
• Re: batteries ... and rummors of batteries
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 10:10:32 -0800 (PST)
  In my case I have installed two marine deep cycle batteries, jumbo, under the rear seat. The front second compartment in my '85 was...
• Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery
  Historical mailing list - thowland
  Mon, 4 May 1998 07:38:32 -0800
  > Last fall I installed a deep cycle 32amp/hr wheelchair battery as an > auaillary for my '84 westy. I have it wired through the...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:57:44 -0700
  Just to put the cat among the pigeons.......... here is a 12 volt re-chargeable Lithium-ion, Group 24 100 A/H battery: http...
• Skematic for Adding Deep Cycle Battery to 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:30:58 +0000
  I can't seem to search the archives right now and know there is one. Can someone poitn me in the right direction. I...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:24:16 -0500
  ...i.e. "Rolls" as Dennis > pointed out. > > Did your Dodge rig have the true deep cycle batteries? (solid lead plates) > > Neil. > > > > On 7/29...
• [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: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 20:17:41 -0500
  ...wet cell starting batts > which are noticeably damaged upon accidental deep cycle. > I am sold on AGM technology and my Optima's have never...
• Ample Power Products?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 17:43:42 -0700
  ...Thanks! >resistance of a battery which contains antimony, as does a deep cycle. I >might have read this in product literature from Ample Power...
• 2nd battery ??
  Historical mailing list - Dan
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:44:38 -0500
  I am going to install a yellow top deep cycle optama. I have 2 questions 1) Can I use my exsisting fridge relay to...
• 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: 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...
• battery types (article)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 10:46:35 -0400
  ...In deep-cycle service, expect less than 2 years. > >2) Low Antimony Deep Cycle Batteries >These are run-of-the-mill "marine/RV deep...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:29:50 -0500
  ...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: 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: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:32:35 -0700
  Loren Busch typed: > > RE: Hats on backwards and giant tires? > > Hey Mike, I saw some guys with those cool hats with the brim on...
• 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...
• Re: deep-cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:27:17 -0800
  ...2000 3:09 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: deep-cycle battery > > That's a great idea. > I have a few questions...
• Re: Spare Battery/Diesel Mount Location
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:57:01 EST
  ...battery in this area, including dimensions and suggestions for gel cell deep cycle batteries which are particularly appropriate for camping. Been mounting them there...
• Re: starter/aux battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:49:42 EDT
  ...There are no group 41 deep cycle batteries. Anyways check the archives for more details. >>>>>>>>My starter battery could use replacing, and I'm...
• New battery chemistries to watch for
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:54:41 -0700
  ...deep cycle should not be taken beyond 50%, giving the typical group 41 50Ah battery about 25 usable Ah Comparing the 2000 deep cycles...
• 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: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 06:46:51 EST
  ...I had several dealers chuckle out loud when I asked for a deep cycle with "those" deminsions. Marine deep cycles tend to be pretty...
• Re: deep-cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 07:17:09 -1000
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 6:45 AM Subject: deep-cycle battery > Need some advice here: > I want to install a marine...
• 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: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 21:19:12 -0700
  John Bange typed: ... > Given some time, I'm sure I can find a way to shoehorn yet another > relay into the system. Until you...
• 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...
• Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:15:09 -0400
  ...Karl Dennis Haynes wrote: > Karl, > My opinion is based upon experience and also percieved value. > > Yes, a deep cycle battery will last longer than...
• 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: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:33:12 -0800
  ...I think that this would augment my 2 deep cycle batteries quite well. Jim
• Aux. Battery w/o Relay
  Historical mailing list - Rob Cassam
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:13:23 -0500
  ...this thinking is correct, could the second battery still be a deep cycle or would there be problems with the charging? Thanks Rob 90...
• 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: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:02:59 -0400
  ...In that regard, I installed a group 4D Interstate deep cycle under the back seat - 230 whopping a/h, pictures on my site. Not...
• 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: 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...
• 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: 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: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:58:44 -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: 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: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:28:04 -0500
  Sounds like justification to install a backup, deep cycle battery. ;-/ Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM...
• Re: GL More camp-able
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 06:34:10 -0700
  ...This deep cycle was 50 vs the outrageous 290 I was quoted for an optima deep cycle. Controls for fridge and an auxiliary light...
• 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...
• Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 08:30:27 -0800
  ...Gordon <agordon@BRIGHT.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit? >Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 07...
• Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 06:05:20 -0700
  ...Tried on the bench all winter even with two group 27 deep cycles. Not only did it wear the batteries out quickly but never...
• Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 20:11:28 -0500
  ...in it's place, so that I can manually isolate the deep-cycle battery when required. Thank you again, Noel Leavitt Oh I almost...
• AUXILIARY BATTERY ALTERNATIVE QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 17:02:21 EDT
  ...Guys at the local battery stores laughed at me when I asked for a deep cycle to fit. After listening to my tale of...
• Re: Lowest voltage to stop using fridge
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:33:05 -0400
  ...What's the > recommended lowest voltage I should allow on a deep cycle before turning off > the fridge? > > > > Thanks, > Bryan >
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:23:53 -0400
  > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery (dedicated to the > a/c -- we're not using the Vanagon car battery...
• Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 Dec 2014 23:57:10 -0800
  ...Musta been a Canada-US website thing for me. :) Deep cycle vs not likely the reason for price difference? Trying to find it, but...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:58:19 -0800
  ...is a little much for the > Optima--hit Walmart--they have deep cycle batteries cheap. > > Two is always better----Right Benny?:>) > > ______________ > |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ > | | | | > ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| > > Terry-- > > "Zoom, Zoom...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:07:00 -0400
  ...My auxiliary battery is a sears die-hard, >not a deep-cycle. At the time, the Optima was too expensive and it's >hard...
• 81 maximum battery dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Wed, 01 May 1996 14:37:31 -0400
  i am wanting to put in a deep-cycle for music listening, etc. while camping, and would like to put it in as soon...
• 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...