I use two Trojan T-125's which are 235ah batteries. Specs are: 10 3/8L x 7
1/8W x 11 3/16H and weigh 66 lbs. each. These six volt batteries are the
type used in electric golf carts and other industrial equipment. They were
original equipment on my Adventurewagen built in 1983. In May 1989 I had
them replaced. Those batteries were still about 75% efficient when I
replaced them May 2000. Total cost with sales tax for the two was $157.20.
The batteries should be placed in an enclosed space and vented to the
outside. Mine are in a fiberglass box under the rear seat bench next to the
sliding door. The Adventurewagen depends on these since the refrigerator
only runs on 12V ac/dc. It also powers the furnace fan and my TV/VCR when
required.

If the vehicle is not moved (or started) fresh batteries will last 3-5 days
depending on the time of year. Obviously in sub-freezing weather the furnace
fan will be getting a workout. As a photographer I'm usually on the move
everyday so it's been a trouble free system.

Garrett Adams - Stockton, CA
83? Adventurewagen GL

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Blake Thornton
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 9:46 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Trojan batteries

I just got off the phone with the local battery guy.  He recommended the
Trojan battery above the Optima.  His claim was that the trojan has much
more reserve then the optima and if you don't need the cold cranking amps
then trojan was the way to go.

Also, he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better
way to go then one 12 volt battery.  Has anyone done this.

Finally, sorry to restart this thread, but I don't remember anyone taking
about either of these things (trojan batteries and 2 6volt batteries).

thanks,
Blake
SLC UT
84 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Blake Thornton
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 9:46 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Trojan batteries

I just got off the phone with the local battery guy.  He recommended the
Trojan battery above the Optima.  His claim was that the trojan has much
more reserve then the optima and if you don't need the cold cranking amps
then trojan was the way to go.

Also, he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better
way to go then one 12 volt battery.  Has anyone done this.

Finally, sorry to restart this thread, but I don't remember anyone taking
about either of these things (trojan batteries and 2 6volt batteries).

thanks,
Blake
SLC UT
84 Westy