Search the archives.. there's good step by step instructions on the install.
To get the optima under the drivers seat requires a little bit of cutting. It
fits, but it is really cozzy in there. (Read skinned knuckles, sparks flying,
swearing and stuff) But at least you don't loose any space inside the "living
area"

The mistake I made was forgetting to put the rubber gromets on the battery
cable before running under the van from one battery to the other. Anyway good
luck... I am not mechanically enchlined in any way, but i didn't enjoy the job
much, felt good when it was done though... good luck

Quoting Dan <william.winget@VERIZON.NET>:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan" <william.winget@verizon.net>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 9:06 PM
> Subject: aux battery
>
>
> > >
> > I got my sure power battery seperator, all my wire and connectors.  now I
> > have to get a battery.  I think I am going to go with the optima yellow
> top.
> > can any one tell me how it fits under the driver seat?   does it fit?
> wil
> I
> > have to make extensive modifications.  any comments are welcome
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Dan
> >
>