I did a lot of research on deep cycle batteries a few years ago when I
was putting one into my van. Back then Odyssey batteries were actually
made by Hawker Energy, and you could get them significantly cheaper
under that brand name. I would imagine that is still true. Also I
believe GoWesty sells a Hawker Energy deep cycle battery as part of
their house battery kit.

--Thomas

On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 4:23 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 3:47 AM, Richard DIXON <dickd@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> Like may of us, I have been looking for that perfect deep cycle battery
>> that will fit in the tiny spot under our seat in our vanagons. �Well I
>> recently came across the Odyssey brand of batteries and they have introduced
>> a new 48 series unit................
>>
>> specs on the Odyssey PC1220 ( group 48 ) battery.
>>
>> CCA 680, 70 amp @ 20hr rate, 135 reserve capacity, 11.89x6.88x7.48price
>> about $300
>>
>> Problem is the height of the new battery - seems like it is about 3/4 " too
>> high to fit into that compartment.I was wondering if any of you have had
>> experience with this new battery; perhaps there is a way to overcome this
>> problem.
>>
>> Looking forward to your replies,Richard
>>
>
> $300 for a small deep cycle battery? �Is it a gold/acid battery or
> something? �A bit pricey, don't cha think?
>
> �I paid only $300 for a whole engine for my Jetta-powered vanagon...and that
> included alternator, PS pump, AC compressor, etc.
>
> �I've always wondered why those Odyssey batteries were sold at such high
> prices. �Never bought one, but I did have a dead one in an RV I inherited,
> and of course, the warrantee had expired on that so I replaced it in Baja
> for $60 with a deep cycle Varta or some such..Worked fine while I owned that
> Bounder..
>
> �D. Hanson
>
>>
>