I've had bad luck with Optima batteries.

Now I buy regular batteries from Walmart/Costco and just take them
back when they stop working....they give you a new one no questions
asked within the warranty period, and have stores all over north
america.

>Just wondering... why don't you folks use a standard Vanagon battery.
>Fits just fine under the driver's seat. Works great so long as you
>stay in the mid 10V's and above.
>Ian Allan
>
>94 Eurovan Westfalia
>85 Westfalia
>02 Jetta 1.8t
>89 Audi 80Q
>02 Duramax 2500