I can personally confirm this to be the case.
Bill Davidson
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe

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> From: Ron Lussier <coyote@ANDROMEDIA.COM>
> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
> Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 3:46 PM
>
> >    Here is some info I received from Optima battery concearning
starting
> > and deep cycle batteries for our beloved vanagons.
> >
> > The battery that fits your camper is a group 41  11 9/16 L  X  6 7/8 W
> > X 6 7/8 H.
> >
> > The Optima is a group 34  10 1/4 H  X 6 13/16  L   X  7 7/8 H.
> > The only problem I see is the height, if you have clearance it should
go
> > right in, you may have to modify somewhat.
>
> There are (unconfirmed) reports that the top-post Optima fits into the
> second battery compartment with the posts facing forward and at the top.
>
> Coyote
>
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