Jon:

I have narrowed the search down to an Optima "Yellow Top" battery, either
D34/78-950 (side and top terminals) or a D750S (top terminals only) Both
have the same dimensions, and must be mounted laying on its side.  Several
list members have p-mailed me confirmations that it does fit, though it
requires some trimming of a metal strip in the battery tray.  I did get one
p-mail from another Syncro owner, who said he could not get his to fit (is
there a difference with Syncros? -  I doubt it)

I will be buying and installing one within a week or so, so I will let you
know how it goes...

Brent Christensen
'89 Syncro Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: Glommen, Jon <Jon.Glommen@NOVELLUS.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 10:06 AM
Subject: Which deep cycle aux. battery

> What deep cycle batteries will fit the standard Vanagon battery box?
>
> I have found none. All popular deep cycle batteries are typically group 24
> or 27 size, way too tall.
>
> I've searched the archives as best I can and only find references to the
> Optima battery.
> Jon Glommen
> Product Engineering
> NOVELLUS Metals Group
> 408.570.2814
>