Actually, Delco batteries are an excellent product, even in the BCI group
41 size. Yes, they make their own. I have owned a few including one in my
'88 Fox. I do not know how well they will last for deep cycle use though.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 5:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Sealed Bearings?

And somehow, to ME, just the name 'Delco freedom' reeks of cheap American
stuff, with an unrealistic promise.  I would expect a delco battery to be
much more poorly made than a battery from a dedicated battery company.
I'd sure never bother with a Sears DieHard battery ether - same thing
there
, 60 % goes to hype, only 40 % goes to any sort of actual merit or
quality,
even though they SAY otherwise.
   It's apparently ok to claim a superior product in advertising all you
want, regardless of what's really so.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Loren Busch
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 1:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Sealed Bearings?

 RE: RVC  What is the recommended 'sealed/maintenance free' Group 41
battery
among those gathered here together?  My Delco Freedom is now applying for
AARB status.

Not aware of any Al, same as no Deep Cycle Group 41's out there.