-----Original Message-----
From: =David-M= [mailto:dmcw@cyburban.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 10:34 PM
To: Vanagon Mailing List
Subject: New battery experiences

> Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@aol.com>
>
>> Battery lid still wont stay down due to the battery being too high >>when
>>the terminal guard is in place. Had to sit in the seat, reach back and
>>hold it down while sliding the seat back. What a design!? >>

>It fits the Group 41 battery for which it was designed just fine.

How arrogant of you to say this when you have not even seen my van or
battery! I've just reinstalled my battery and I can assure you it DOES
NOT fit just fine.
Neither did my previous Group 41 battery. The positive terminal is too
high when the plastic guard is in place; the hinged lid WILL NOT clip
down.
Also the battery I just installed has a slight lip on each side for
carrying it (my old battery did not). This makes it easier to carry and
install, but makes removal almost impossible since its no longer
possible to squeeze your fingers down the side of the battery tray.