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• Re: Spare Battery/Diesel Mount Location
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:57:01 EST
  I have posted to the list (search archives) the details of mounting a spare battery in this area, including dimensions and suggestions for gel...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:46:00 -0400
  ...I even tried to slide the flange under the jump seat mount so that the bottom mounting location might make it into the battery...
• Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:07:30 -0700
  ...battery to the body using a ground strap , than from body to transmission front mounting using a ground strap, than from transmission front mounting...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:21:39 -0700
  ...I even tried to slide the flange under the jump seat mount so that the bottom mounting location might make it into the battery...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:04:41 -0400
  ...Due to the geometry of the inverter, two of the mounting bolts can be installed inside the battery compartment, but the other two need...
• Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:14:57 -0700
  ...Due to the geometry of the inverter, two of the mounting bolts can be installed inside the battery compartment, but the other two need...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:32:08 -0400
  ...battery to the body using a ground strap , than from body to transmission front mounting using a ground strap, than from transmission front mounting...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:17:58 +0000
  ...battery to the body using a ground strap , than from body to transmission front mounting using a ground strap, than from transmission front mounting...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:27:36 -0300
  ...battery to the body using a ground strap , than from body to transmission front mounting using a ground strap, than from transmission front mounting...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 13:52:00 -0800
  ...How big is it? Would it be the right size to replace the stock relay setup without moving the mounting point?
• Fiamma and Aux Battery kits, in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:33:49 -0400
  ...Any thoughts on mounting these without drilling the body? I don't see it on any on the Canadian suppliers sites but wondering if...
• How to install 90A alt. on Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 12:04:09 EDT
  ...second battery. I had a 90A WBX and a 90A Jetta TD (with the W terminal) alternator. They are both the same mounting configuration...
• repair procedure: starter on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 14:21:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Disconnect the positive battery terminal. To loosen the upper starter mounting bolt, the van should be on the ground. Disconnect a vacuum line that...
• Trickle Charger Install
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 13:40:02 -0500
  I am thinking about mounting a trickle charger (1 amp) under the sink. I would plug it into the extra 110VAC outlet (where the...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:20:54 -0700
  ...Due to the geometry of the inverter, > two of the mounting bolts can be installed inside the battery compartment, > but the other two need...
• Re: battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:28:39 -0700
  ...Easy install and easy mounting.l
• Main battery tight fit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 12:15:51 -0700
  Whilst fitting a jump seat into my '87 Westy, I had to take the main battery out (to drill holes & add a mounting plate...
• Westy Inverter Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:37:58 -0700
  ...Has anyone had any luck with mounting in the battery box with an optima in there? I know there is no airflow, but I...
• Auxilliary Battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:23:26 EDT
  Here is some of my cursory auxiliary battery info: Optima: conservative rating 65AH (probably more like 80AH) 10x7/8x9", $170, 1yr warr. (Note:this...
• Front tables-----
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 13:26:27 -0400
  ...I have a porta potty, bungy cord secured, mounted behind the battery box. Therefore the mounting becomes an excellent Paper towel and toilet paoer...
• Trojan batteries
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:46:29 -0600
  ...Also, he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better way to go then one 12 volt battery. Has anyone...
• Fw: Main battery tight fit /Thanks for the advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 20:14:15 -0700
  ...main battery out (to drill holes & add a mounting plate on the bulkhead to support the jump seat bracket). Getting the battery out was...
• Gel Cell's
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:51 -0500
  ...Experience" mounting these on their sides. They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can get a larger battery this...
• Re: Auxilliary Battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:01:30 -0700
  ...Auxilliary Battery choices > Here is some of my cursory auxiliary battery info: > Optima: conservative rating 65AH (probably more like 80AH) 10x7/8x9", $170, > 1yr...
• Re: WIERD SCIENCE -Reply
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 18:07:25 -0700
  ...Trying running a ground > >strap from the battery's negative terminal directly to the > >engine ground (like the alternator mounting bracket. > Nonsense. The floor...
• 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: Westy front table mounting bolt specs?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:33:06 -0400
  Matt, If you're talking about the screws that affix the table leg bracket to the battery box (seat base) they are panel head...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:38:36 -0700
  ...Mounting an inverter. >I have a '91 Multivan with a secondary battery kit under the driver's side > seat. I want to mount an...
• Re: adding a second battery
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:58:40 -0400
  ...original battery.) Ran the (-) ground cable to the starter mounting bolt. Really helps with cranking speed. It is also a Group 41 battery--I...
• Re: Westy Inverter Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:15:28 -0800
  ...Has anyone had any luck with mounting in the battery box with an optima in there? I know there is no airflow, but I...
• Re: '84 Westy Electrics - Stupid Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Jun 1995 23:00:08 -0700
  ...I think that David Schwarze's idea of taking the outside case off a battery charger and mounting it permanently inside the camper is...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:36:28 -0400
  At 08:14 PM 8/22/2010, DW wrote: >two of the mounting bolts can be installed inside the battery compartment, >but the other...
• suggestion needed for upper bunk light
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 22 Apr 2018 17:29:14 -0400
  ...battery operated light that can be used for reading in the upper bunk? Maybe something that doesn't require drilling or complicated mounting. I...
• Re: Trojan batteries
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:29:28 -0700
  ...he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better > way to go then one 12 volt battery. Has anyone done...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:31:29 -0800
  ...battery box, in a little recess where the seat belt wires are. This is a >> tight squeeze and requires trimming one of the mounting...
• Aux. Battery
  Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 08:46:11 -0700
  ...to find my camper battery dead and not being able to start the engine. I built an "Isolator" by mounting two 50 Amp Stud...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:16:30 -0700
  ...Mounting an inverter. > > > > I have a '91 Multivan with a secondary battery kit under the driver's side >> seat. I want to mount an...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:26:12 -0800
  ...battery box, in a little recess where the seat belt wires are. This is a tight squeeze and requires trimming one of the mounting...
• Re: Low Cost Inverter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 15:42:45 -0500
  ...Just seems weird that they don't have >provisions for secure mounting. The word "portable" comes to mind. If your battery wasn't in...
• Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:33:14 -0500
  ...To be able to slide the battery into the Vanagon, you must first remove the metal mounting bracket. Install the battery with the +ve...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 11:46:55 EST
  ...While the Optima may be the most compact, convenient, and powerful choice (and expensive) for the space available, mounting two 6 volt deep cycle...
• Alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 22:00:43 -0800
  ...and the battery, but my concern is with the mechanical mounting. The 65 amp. has three mounting tabs for the heater blower fan housing...
• Re: Auxilliary Battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:37:42 -0400
  ...conservative rating 65AH (probably more like 80AH) 10x7/8x9", $170, >1yr warr. (Note:this battery is rated at 775CCA but actually tested to >1275CCA...
• Re: suggestion needed for upper bunk light
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 22 Apr 2018 19:43:01 -0300
  ...battery operated light that can be used for reading in the upper bunk? Maybe something that doesn't require drilling or complicated mounting. I...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:57:27 -0500
  ...I want to mount an inverter behind the battery compartment (i.e., >
• Re: 91 Vanagon will not start
  Historical mailing list - Pete Moore
  Sun, 30 May 2004 14:49:45 EDT
  ...I went out and got a new battery and the battery and the same thing happened.. so I took the battery back and they...
• Re: Cleaning grounds in dash
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:33:13 -0500
  ...taking the mounting screw out of the fuse box and pushing the fuse box aside. Don't forget to unplug the battery first though...
• Charging better
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:36:41 -0500
  ...My friend, the owner of the local Napa used an electronic battery tester and confirmed the battery was junk. I revved up the engine...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:59:44 -0600
  ...battery box, in a little recess where the seat belt wires are. This is a >tight squeeze and requires trimming one of the mounting...
• actuator failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:43:22 -0700
  ...told them in the engine bay, on passenger side, where a battery might fit.... but no... they didnt' want to do that.... so I...
• Re: Trojan batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 19:00:33 -0700
  ...Also, he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better way to go then one 12 volt battery. Has anyone...
• Re: Gel Cell's
  Historical mailing list - Devin van Tongeren
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:20 -0800
  ...Experience" mounting these on their sides. > They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can get a larger > battery this...
• Re: Child Car Seat Restraining Strap in 86 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 19:38:14 -0700
  ...right battery box, and I'm putting a second anchor where there's currently a plug in the spare seat belt mounting hole, under...
• Re: Fuse box manipulation
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 08:11:15 -0600
  ...And definitely disconnect the battery ground first... :) tx, bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." >> Right off, however, I...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:32:57 -0800
  ...battery box, in a little recess where the seat belt wires are. This > is a > tight squeeze and requires trimming one of the mounting...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 19 May 2004 03:08:31 EDT
  ...ETKA notes "reinforcement for wheel housing" for mounting the bracket that holds the jumpseat. That is the bracket that mounts to the battery compartment...
• Re: Westy Inverter Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:48:53 -0500
  ...Has anyone >had any luck with mounting in the battery box with an optima in there? I >know there is no airflow, but I...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 15:09:44 -0700
  ...the battery. I suspect it did. Had thought to use old charger as 110VAC - 12VDC converter, but it's loud. Considered mounting it in...
• Re: Optima aux battery fitment
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Wed, 12 May 1999 10:29:48 -0700
  ...I originally planned on mounting it on its side, but cutting of the battery compartment appeared to be required, I was afraid cutting of...
• Re: WIERD SCIENCE -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 13:23:38 -0700
  ...Trying running a ground >strap from the battery's negative terminal directly to the >engine ground (like the alternator mounting bracket. Nonsense. The floor...