The SP1000 is a perfect size for the battery box under the driver side as it
will not require any modifications whatsoever. However, when I tried to
compare the stats on the web they do not list information which is easily
compared.

Does anyone who knows about batteries know if the SP1000 really is as robust
as the Optima? Does it compare favorably? Better? Not as good?

The optima information states that it is used for campers, boats and RVs and
the Stinger states that it is used for audio applications.

Has anyone done any useful research that would help us all decide which to
use as a camper auxiliary battery? If they are truly comparable the stinger
which would not require any alterations or fuss to the battery box would
make paying a few dollars more worth it.

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Last" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 2:58 AM
Subject: Re: Aux batteries - Stinger

> True - I found the big one selling at some places for $300.
> The smaller ones, which are more comparable to the optima are in the same
> price range.
> $170-200.
>
> Todd
>
> mike miller wrote:
>
> > The big one is $385.  It darn well ought to be better than the Optima!
It
> > ought to be better than the van.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > > From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
> > > Reply-To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
> > > Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 20:57:45 -0800
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Aux batteries - Stinger
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any experience with the Stinger Power2 db battery?
> > > It is a dry cell and appears to have better capacity than the Optima
> > > Yellow-top
> > >
> > > http://www.stingerelectronics.com/sting_products/batteries.asp
> > >
> > >
> > > For all those wanting more powerful alternators, this company offers
> > > those too:
> > > http://www.stingerelectronics.com/sting_products/alternators.asp
> > >
> > >
> > > Todd
> > > '88 Westy
> > >