Chris,
To my knowledge there is no Optima battery that will fit under the driver's
seat without at least minor modifications.
The parts needed to install an auxiliary battery are basically:
a #8 or larger wire between the + terminals of the starter and auxiliary
batteries
a 40 amp or larger relay switch or isolator
a properly sized and located fuse(s)
I will pmail you my March 10 post with covers most of what you need to know
and more.
Good Luck,
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Paquette <cp@IX.NETCOM.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, August 15, 1999 6:33 PM
Subject: Optima Deep Cycles

>I know this subject is discussed quite often on the list, but I couldn't
>find the answer to my question in the archives, so...
>
>Is there an Optima deep-cycle battery that will fit under the driver's seat
>AND not require any cutting or other modifications to do so, yet still have
>sufficient power for its intended use?
>
>Also: Are there any other parts needed for a dual battery system, or do you
>simply connect one battery to the other?
>
>Thanks for any help.
>
>Chris
>'88 Westy, "Rozinante"
>Los Angeles
>