Date:         Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:46:29 -0800
Reply-To:     David Greenland <dave.g@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         David Greenland <dave.g@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Installing 2nd battery
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on 3/22/00 8:53 AM, Brenton Evans at brentone@MINDSPRING.COM wrote:

> Hello all-
>
> I am new to the wonderful world of Westfalia, having owned only passenger
> types prior. I am interested in installing an auxilliary battery under my
> driver's seat. Was hoping someone could direct me to information pertaining to
> installation, preferred battery types, automatic trickle chargers, et al. I'm
> certain this subject is/has been covered in exhaustive detail SOMEWHERE, so
> please help. Thanks in advance for your efforts.
>
> Best Regards,
> Brenton
> '88 Westy GL "Bianca"

I looked at putting something under the drivers seat, and due to my power
consumption requirements (Carver P4 and RC car battery charging... it's a
camping toy!)  I ended up putting an 82a deep cycle under the rear seat.
(with a 70a relay replacing the stock vw one)

It's in a sealed box, vented to the outside. Has a built in voltage gauge,
fuse box and 12v outlet.   Best of all, if I need 110v away from the van, it
just pulls straight out and my inverter plugs directly into the 12v outlet.

Dave.
'91 westy,
Napa, CA