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• Re: Golf Cart Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:03:16 -0500
  How are you defining a deep cycle battery so that the GC-2 does not qualify? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:04:00 -0700
  ...I'm wanting to learn how to translate deep cycle battery ampere-hour ratings into real world performance, and these reefers seem like a...
• Re: Cabin lights, aux battery, venting?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:34:20 -0700
  ...The deep cycle Optima's are completely sealed (and can be mounted in any orientation), so no gassing problems. Paul. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 17:47:06 -0500
  ...Being deep > cycle > does not eliminate the advantage of a second battery as you can > still > discharge it and find your self stranded. The...
• Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:19:53 -0800
  ...both work. > Musta been a Canada-US website thing for me. :) > > Deep cycle vs not likely the reason for price difference? > > Trying to find...
• Re: Alternators and batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:40:55 -0400
  ...Note that many of the comparisons are to Standard starting, lighting, ignition (SLI) batteries, not true deep cycle. The discharge ratings are for 10...
• Re: Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:36:32 -0500
  ...I do not know how well they will last for deep cycle use though. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• 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...
• deep cycle battery sale
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:42:45 -0400
  I saw this in the Newark Electronic special catalog this week: Yuasa Sealed Rechargable Lead-Acid Battery Non spillable, use in any position 12v...
• Fw: Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:56:42 -0500
  I thought that "never store a battery on a concrete floor" thing was an urban legend that everyone followed just "in case!" What is...
• westy: where does the light over the cabinets terminate?
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 14:13:34 -0400
  I want to take this light off the starter battery circuit and move it over to my new deep cycle setup. I don't...
• Group 48 Battery at Costco for $49
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 10 May 2008 07:39:11 -0700
  A friend of mine killed his Costco group 48 camping battery by using it as a deep deep cycle battery too much. He paid...
• CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:42:27 -0700
  ...6 volt: $85 CDN - Features * Deep-cycle 6 V battery can be used with solar panels as a source for stored energy when used...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:21:24 -0400
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? Very helpful Dennis. At $125.96 Cnd. for a group 27, I have to wonder if...
• Re: $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:44:03 -0600
  ...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: Aux battery solution??!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 21 May 1999 17:48:34 PDT
  ...I have 2 6v deep cycle batteries under the rear >seat. I jot sealed Jell cell so that there would be no fumes. They...
• Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:59:40 -0800
  Hi All - I've been reading the archives and FAQ's on the site, and I just wanted to make sure the Optima 750U...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:02:41 -0400
  At 12:13 PM 7/12/2008, Michael Diehr wrote: >The "2.5" is about right if it's mm diameter: that would be...
• 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: Ideas to stop battery terminal corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 01:45:08 +0000
  ...In general, I think starter motor batteries are good for about 8 years...not sure about deep cycle batteries.  But if no good at...
• Re: Battery for Aux in my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 10 May 2010 17:08:04 -0700
  ...Slow and steady is how an aux battery is generally used, and that's where your gen-u-wine deep cycle batteries, a la...
• Re: Aux battery & isolator
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 18:54:04 -0800
  ...But both batteries, one being a deep-cycle Optima, charge very well. I think the Optima deep-cycle likes the 13.8 volt charging...
• Re: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 18:32:54 -0700
  ...wet cell starting batts which are > > noticeably damaged upon accidental deep cycle. I am sold on AGM technology and > > my Optima's have never...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 22:13:08 -0700
  ...The general gist of the advice is to charge a deep cycle battery you need a lot of amps going in...and Smart Chargers...
• Re: Wal-Mart and battery stuff
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:10:32 -0500
  I agree with the other posters...don't bother with expensive deep cycle batteries...they die in 2-3 years as well. I'm...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:23:58 -0500
  ...While the Optima may be the most compact, >convenient, and powerful choice (and expensive) for the space available, >mounting two 6 volt deep cycle...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:21:34 -0700
  ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? > Battery sales person said they're made by Johnston Controls. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford...
• Re: Shore batteries
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 09:41:40 -0500
  Are these deep cycle shore batteries what is most commonly used as aux. electric power source installations in Vans and Westies? I had a...
• Optima Battery: where to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:53:56 -0700
  ...the deep cycle version is the exact same as the yellowtop, but it has wing nut terminal fasteners instead of the typical studs. The...
• Re: Skematic for Adding Deep Cycle Battery to 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:43:48 -0700
  Dual Battery Info: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/dualbattery.htm On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 6:30 PM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail...
• Re: canadian heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 03:01:05 EDT
  ...a second battery?>> As pointed out by Chris, with the auxiliary deep cycle battery, you can get more stationary time out of the BA...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:34:26 -0300
  Malcolm: I've read about these and if I remember right they are 100's of dollars. The price should come down in 2014...
• Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:35:41 -0700
  ...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: 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...
• 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...
• Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:12:33 -0400
  ...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: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:57:18 -0700
  That's how I have it. No need for the panels to be isolated from the cabin battery just because the engine isn't...
• Another battery question...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 07 Jan 1996 18:34:52 -0800
  ...1990 Vanagon? Also, is a 'marine' battery the same as a 'deep-cycle' battery? Ron -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ Chaco Communications (408) 865-0657 ( ) \ _/__ 10164...
• Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery....Will ANYTHING fit?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 07:38:01 -0500
  >In my earlier response about the U1 sized wheelchair batteries I mistakenly >said that I wired them in PARALLEL. This is incorrect. They are...
• Re: Aux battery...again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 13:08:45 -0600
  I'm using a deep cycle battery from Universal Battery in Texas. It's a UB1200. Fits fine.... in fact, you could probably fit...
• Re: Inverter shuts off when connected to deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:22:38 -0800
  RE: Inverter Cuts Out Your inverter is going to go into a fault mode, probably shut off, if the source battery gets to loe...
• Re: aux battery and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:57:40 -0700
  ...and get a norcold dc 0400 installed with > a 100 AH deep cycle battery. does anyone have an electrician that does good > work for...
• Re: Batteries: Optima vs new Exide spiral wound?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:14:55 -0700
  ...Optima vs new Exide spiral wound? > Exide has a new, blue case, spiral wound deep cycle for $102 with 48 mo > warranty rated 50ah...
• Re: Planning to add auxiliary battery and fridge to my 91 week ender - suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 01:08:08 -0400
  I use a 280amps deep cycle marine battery (the one use to power electric engine on fishing boat), on my koolatron fridge (2-5amp...
• Switiching accessorys from main battery to auxilary battery?
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 19:33:18 -0500
  ...I put an couple of auxilary batterys (deep cycle) in my westy, fed by a relay which isolates them from the starting battery, and...
• Re: A deep-cycle battery faq
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:45:54 -0700
  Looks like good stuff to me. I'll link to it from the wiki. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• 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: Running a second inverter
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 19:22:39 -0700
  ...Running a second inverter Referencing my post on Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery, I guess one solution would be to run...
• Re: deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 06 May 1996 10:16:29 -0700
  At 11:41 AM 5/6/96 -0500, Ian Webb wrote: >I just had an Interstate Battery rep walk into my office. We got...
• dual battery relays
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 23:36:54 -0400
  ...getting a new deep cycle in there). What I need to know is if anyone knows how to wire that box that goes between...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:59:44 -0700
  Loren Busch typed: > Loren Busch typed: > > > RE: Hats on backwards and giant tires? > > Hey Mike, I saw some guys with those cool hats with...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 17:46:23 -0400
  Geza, The previous posts are all good suggestions. I recommend a good digital voltmeter if you want to hunt down those elusive milli-volts...
• Re: Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 23:26:02 -0400
  ...I use an Odyssey http://www.odysseyfactory.com/specs.htm PC1200 deep cycle in my Westy and it has a RC of 78. It...
• Re: What are people using ~ Optima yellow top?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:40:18 -0800
  It really depends if you need a true deep cycle battery and the type of loads you will be putting on it. A stock...
• Re: Fw: Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 14:30:41 -0500
  ...Additionally, >deep cycle batteries should be fully discharged before being charged. Erm...they last a *lot* longer, like five times as long, if they...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:04:33 -0700
  ...Starting, Deep Cycle, Stationary � Operates in wet environments�even under 30 feet of water � Will not freeze to �20�F/�30�C (if fully...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:33:24 -0400
  ...2007 6:05 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake Well, I think I got...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:19:24 -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: westy: where does the light over the cabinets terminate?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:54:51 -0400
  ...I've mounted a group 27 deep cycle in the rear seat and am working my wiring from "mid ship". Thanks Shawn -----Original Message...
• Re: Shore batteries
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 06:38:45 -0700
  I run a Trojan 130 Ah deep cycle battery. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 08/06/2012...