Okay then, so which batteries do you guys think is best?

From: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents

> Excellent advice from Dennis. I can say firsthand that the Odyssey batteries are not all they're cracked up to be. I've been having a lot of trouble with mine recently keeping it charged. It seems to take a sustained high amps before it will start to accept it charge. If it drops below a certain point, my standard alternator will not charge it. I then have to remove my front seat to allow me to get the chargers leads in there, and then run the charger on manual for about four hours. A royal PITA. One nice thing, is they can be deeply discharged and still be recovered. A standard battery would be toast under similar circumstances. I paid a whopping $175 for mine. Not sure what else fits behind the seat though.
> 
> Troy
> 
> 
> <<Seems like an awful lot of money to accomplish what? Never mind carrying
> around 300 pounds of battery. The best part of the Odyssey batteries is the
> advertisements. You would be much better off in the long run with good
> flooded batteries. They are charge and temparature sensitve and have high
> failure rates. Check the current warranty.
> 

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