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Subject:Re: 4 Optima Yellow Tops wired in Parallel
From:mike miller
Date:Thu, 28 Feb 2002 09:05:10 -0800

You're going to run aircraft electronics?

Mike

> From: lchase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> Reply-To: lchase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 06:54:42 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 4 Optima Yellow Tops wired in Parrellel
>
> Automotive Electrical Lizards ..... ah Wizards on the list,
>
> Just a crazy brain storming idea;
>
> Four Optima Yellow Top Batteries wired in Parallel .... no separate starter
> battery.
>
> A " Off line" Portable Battery Jumper Starter" for emergency starting.
>
> Work ..... ?
> Not Work ..... ?
> Do Different .... ?
>
> Pertinent Assumptions
>
> 1. Daily trip driving 2-4 hrs if that.
> 2. Several days dry camping 3-10
> 3. Off line Gas 1000W generator w/Battery charge capability
>
> Note .... thinking about a solar assist panel .... but would have to be
> ground based ... roof has pod & kayak.
>
> P/S ..... don't even ask, why 4 batteries.
>

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