---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 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.

The auxiliary battery box is smaller than the starter battery box.

>
> 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

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David McNeely