Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 19:44:09 -0600
Reply-To: tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
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From: tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
Organization: Tippen Ringware
Subject: Re: Costco vs. diehard batteries
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Ok. 10 or 15 minutes at least. I sprained my ankle or something equivalent
sitting on the couch about an hour ago. No, I have no idea how or why. I
guess it's a bonus of aging. No, it's never happened before.
tom
On 5 Aug 2003 at 20:12, Doug Ford wrote:
> Tom,
> Okay, we need pictures! Particularly of the location for your charge
> controller..
> I've been contemplating a good spot for mine (easy view of the Leds), but
> since I've got my aux. battery under the sink, I want to locate the
> controller near the load.
> Doug '85 Westy in CT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tom ring" <taring@TARING.ORG>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 8:44 PM
> Subject: Re: Costco vs. diehard batteries
>
>
> > Well, I'll skip my battery opinions for right now, and tell you one thing
> > that's a good idea no matter the brand you use - get an automatic trickle
> > charger. I got one at Fleet Farm (midwest farm superstore) for about 23
> bucks.
> > It runs 1 amp max when on and turns off when done. No relays, all
> electronic.
> > It is designed to be permanently connected to the starter battery of a
> > vehicle. It is also designed to be firewall mounted. I mounted mine on
> the
> > right end of the rear seat next to my solar charge controller that handles
> the
> > deep cycle stuff. That way I can easily see the status LEDs. It is
> plugged to
> > the 6 way expansion outlet I put on over the 120 AC outlet, and I just
> plug in
> > the norrmal outside connection anytime it's going to sit more than a week.
> No
> > pain, all gain.
> >
> > tom
> >
> > On 5 Aug 2003 at 15:54, Jeff Oxroad wrote:
> >
> > > Hello all--
> > >
> > > My bus needs a battery. Anyone run a Costco battery and have experience
> and
> > > know the cost?
> > > I've got a die hard in there which lasted about three years--and the one
> > > before that last about three years.
> > >
> > > I use the bus sporatically so the battery sits idle for weeks at a time
> and
> > > use the camping stuff off the same battery which I think limits the
> battery
> > > longevity a bit as well.
> > >
> > > Does the Optima red top fit in the battery compartment and are there
> > > advantages to the $99 price (that's the costco price for the red
> optima)?
> > >
> > > Any advice or other leads for "the greatest battery I've ever put in my
> > > campmobile" appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Jeff
> > > 83.5 Westy
> > > LA,CA
> > >
> >
> >
> > ------
> > Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW EN34hx
> > 85 Westphalia GL Albert
> > 96 Jetta GL The Intimidator
> > taring@taring.org
> >
> > "It is better to go into a turn slow, and come out fast, than to go into a
> turn fast
> > and come out dead." Stirling Moss
> >
>
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Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW EN34hx
85 Westphalia GL Albert
96 Jetta GL The Intimidator
taring@taring.org
"It is better to go into a turn slow, and come out fast, than to go into a turn fast
and come out dead." Stirling Moss
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