At 06:53 PM 10/12/2009, Jim Cochran wrote:
>I strongly recommend an external regulator for deep cycle batteries.

Yes, I'd be very interested in trying one out.  Do you know someone
who has adapted the Vanagon alternator to an external regulator?

>You can find these in a variety of flavors (and prices) on some of
>the boating and marine equipment sites.

A link to a specific example would be quite helpful.

I didn't find anything in a quick search of Bass Pro Shops.  West
Marine has this page:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/westadvisor/10001/-1/10001/Voltage-Regulators.htm

But their actual selection of regulators is pretty limited.