If you get an Optima Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery then it is designed to be
repeatedly drawn down.  Standard Batterys really hate to be nearly
discharged repeatedly.

Plus it is much easier to make a spiral cell battery fit into the aux.
battery locale. You can lie it on it's side and there is no need for a
breather tube, plently of room for connections etc.

Cory

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Devere" <devereda@MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 10:03 AM
Subject: Optima vs. Generic

Can anyone convince me why, besides the obvious reason of better charge
life, I should buy an Optima battery vs. using an old Die Hard for a second
aux. battery in my van?  What are the problems with using a conventional
battery?  I understand the Optima is safer because it is sealed but do I
really need to be that worried?

Thanks -Dave
Duluth MN Where the temp tomorrow is going to be a sultry 40F.  Warm enough
finally to work on the Van!
87 Syncro Westy with 177K