I'm using a deep cycle battery from Universal Battery in Texas.  It's a
UB1200.  Fits fine.... in fact, you could probably fit in a bigger one.
(Not taller... just longer)

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1

----- Original Message -----
From: Liz Maher <maher@MAHERCONSULTING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 11:26 AM
Subject: Aux battery...again

> Hi,
>
> OK folks, I have read everything in the archives I could find on this
> subject (and there is a LOT) and it seems that no one was ever able to
> recommend a specific brand/model of deep-cycle battery that will fit
> under the driver's seat.  An online demo for installing one that's a bit
tall
> that is frequently mentioned but no longer exists at the URL (something
> with ~coyote in it) posted in the messages I read.
>
> So I am asking the list.
>
> What do you all recommend? We have a weekender so don't need the
> battery for any appliances though it might be nice to plug in a small
> fridge or electric cooler if we buy one.  Mainly I want to run/recharge my
> laptop on this thing, and run the radio/cassette.
>
> We don't have an electric hookup so is wanting something that could
> run the radio for a day or two and maybe run my laptop long enough to
> play a DVD movie and go online a bit (I have a cell phone) unrealistic?
>
> Thanks all!!
>
> :) Liz
>
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