It may come down to what will fit into the battery box.
Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Hunter" <EVEHART33@aol.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 9:08 AM
Subject: Batteries: Optima vs new Exide spiral wound?

> Exide has a new, blue case, spiral wound deep cycle for $102 with 48 mo
> warranty rated 50ah. Optima dealer quoted $165, 65ah, 1 year warranty. Any
> experience or comments appreciated.
> Thanks,
>
> Ken Hunter
> 82 Westy 1.9D
> 84 Jetta 1.5D
> 89 Mitsubishi van
>