Very recently someone posted a deep cycle that will fit perfectly. Check the archives. Better still here is a copy of his email. William After extensive research on the Internet, I found a battery that will fit in the aux batt compartment under driver's seat, WITHOUT modifying the compartment.
Like many owners, I was attracted to the Optima yellow top, but didn't want to modify either the battery or the compartment. This meant Optima batteries wouldn't be suitable.
Fortunately I found the Hawker Odyssey PC 925 MJT battery.
Its advantages: -- with dimensions of 7" x 6-3/8" x 5-3/4"h it fits the compartment easily in any orientation -- it is a sealed AGM battery that does not require venting. -- its charging voltages similar to the starting battery, so it can share the same AC charger -- it can be deep-cycled -- it generates enough cranking amps to start the vehicle if the starter battery fails
I have now installed the Odyssey as the auxiliary battery in my '87 Westfalia and am running all the Fuse 3 loads (interior lights, radio memory, lighter outlets, clock, etc.) off the battery. I hooked up a charging system that I will describe in detail later.
Details on the batteries:
East coast source: http://www.batterymart.com/battery.mv?c=odyssey West coast source: http://odysseybatteries.com/auto.htm
If you are near a Batteries Plus store they may be able to order it for you: http://batteriesplus.com/Product/slacidrechg.html
Location of the vendor is important: the batteries are heavy and shipping over distance can get expensive.
Chris Earl '87 Westy > Has anyone found a deep cycle battery that will fit where the main battery goes under the passenger seat? This current battery is a type 42 and goes in a 1987 GL Camper. Thanks...
> Has anyone found a deep cycle battery that will fit where the main battery goes under the passenger seat? This current battery is a type 42 and goes in a 1987 GL Camper. Thanks... |
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