Replace it with a true deep cycle marine/RV battery.  Sears and others have
one that fits, it will be the same size as your chassis battery.  Gel types
are not true deep cycle batteries and don't last as long in this
application.

Check the ev_update Yahoo list for endless discussion of this.

Stuart
'85 Westy, formerly EVC owner with a true deep cycle battery that was going
strong after 10 years.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Kim Brennan
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 1:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Dead Yellowtop house battery

Group 41 or 91 fit

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 28, 2012, at 13:10, turbowesty <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I'm in Bennington CT on the road to Windham NY and my house battery (model
SC34DU) is dead, only putting out 6V.
>
> I've checked Bond, Advantage and Walmart but have not found one that fits
in the space behind the drivers seat.
>
> The old one just fits under the swivel seat mount, with a rubber cover in
place of the metal top.
>
> I'm open to any suggestions, I can barely get water from the tap.
>
>
>
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> NextChapter.KraikerPhoto.com