In a message dated 96-03-12 17:15:16 EST, stermecz@colybrand.com (Steve
Termecz -- Admin. - San Francisco) writes:

>
>Hi Volks,
>I am looking to replace the battery in my 82 westy (Helga). Can
>anyone recommend the best ones to buy, and what the dimensions
>need to be to fit under the passenger seat? I use her as my daily
>driver, and take her on road trips at least twice a month. When
>camping, I use the battery for running the stereo, and some
>lights, usually taking the battery to it's limit. So it does get
>drained regularly. Eventually, I would like to go to a two battery
>setup, but just need to find the time.
>Any help would be greatly appreciated. 
>Thanks,
>Steve Termecz
>
>

The proper large size is a group 41. many air cooled vanagons have been
fitted with a group 42(Beetle, rabbit gas).  The group 41 will start diesels.