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Subject:Aux Battery in Engine compartment, Good Idea?
From:Chad Bearden
Date:Fri, 19 Sep 1997 12:58:57 -0400

Hello,

I've been viewing the list now for several months and really enjoy all of
the ideas that are exchanged. Thanks! This is my first attempt at asking a
question so please correct me if I break an unsaid protocols. ;)

I have an 84 Westy and live in Jacksonville, Florida. I'm going to be
installing an auxillary battery but I am underwhelmed by the amount of
space under the driver's seat for such an installation.  The small space
seems to demand the more expensive gel cell batteries that can be tipped on
their side so the terminal posts are out of the way.  Yesterday while I was
replacing the voltage regulator I noticed quite a bit of empty space in the
engine compartment (extreme back right corner) that seems big enough to
hold a LARGE (1000 Amp Hours, $59.00 autoZone) deep cycle battery.  Has
anyone tried this?  Good idea or just brain flatulence?

Regards,

Emmett "Chad"wick Bearden
ebeard@compuserve.com

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