Date:         Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:17:38 -0400
Reply-To:     "Timothy J. Hannink" <hanninkt@ix.netcom.com>
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From:         "Timothy J. Hannink" <hanninkt@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:      Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
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SNIP "auxiliary batteries did not come stock on westies in the U.S."

At the risk of being overly picky, GL westies did not come with auxiliary
batteries, regular Westfalia campers had them.

The battery under my drivers seat was a regular group 42 battery and I just
replaced it with another group 42 battery. The old one had lasted 8 years.
It powers my fridge for 7 hours on average, without recharging. I installed
another lighter socket off of it and keep my inverter plugged into it and it
alarms when battery level drops below 30%. I can either start the van and
let it charge or plug the fridge into the dash lighter socket and use the
primary battery.


Tim Hannink
Winter Park, Florida
1987 Vanagon Wolfsburg Westfalia Camper (Beach Turtle)
1997 Jetta GT (Laquisha) "My wife named her, she's dark and fast:>)"
1981 VW Diesel Pickup (Smoke Screen)
1975 VW Bus (The Phish Tank)
1984 German Shepherd (sue-z)