I'm happy with the Go Westy kit, but I purchased the battery locally.  Good documentation, simple to install, and the sink & driver's door light, lighter, radio, fridge and pump are all wired into it. http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2418&category_id=&category_parent_id= 

The battery is available from your favorite parts house: Interstate Battery Power Patrol SLA0190, 50 amp/hr AGM deep cycle.

I paid about $135 for it. I've installed this system on both my '85 and my son's '87.

Stuart

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 11:31 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware

Hi Listers,

        I’d like to add a Aux battery to my Westfalia.  It did not come with one.  the spot behind the driver’s seat is currently a storage area for my battery tender and other odds and ends.

So,  Which ket would folks recommend?  Which vender?  I’ll need good directions as I’ll have to find a assistant to do the install with me. Cal usual VW shops here tell me they will not do any camper equipment work.

So, Which kit from which fender will install fairly easily? 
I basically want to run the water pump, refrigerator fan, rear light and radio. a 12 volt adaptor for items would be a plus.

I’ll be watching the other thread about batteries for tips there but I’ll probably just move my current starting battery to that position then look for a new starting battery.

  
No current plans for solar additions but you never know what I might do years down the road.

Recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 

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