You might want to search the archives.  Not to be rude or anything, but
people have answered this question so many times and written lengthy
"essays" on it.  You aren't going to get all that re-written here.

I will attach some material I have saved for the list and web pages,
which is substantial, to this post.  You can read that and get started.

Also Google "Vanagon dual batteries"  as there are at least six or so
good websites out there on this subject.

These attachments may be more than yahoo will let through as one email.
If it bounces and you see it only on the list, I'll know and send you
several emails, each with part of the material.

Sam

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