Chris DeLong wrote: > you are correct sir. If you plan to put it in a Westy. I have a yellow > top > in my semi converted westy (non swivel) and have no problems. It is also > mounted upright. In order to fit the yellow top into a westy with the > swivel > seats you will need to put it on its side and use the side terminal model > battery. > > Perhaps to be more clear, at least in my 87 Westy, the Optima Yellowtop with side terminals fits fine, bottom down... No cutting of seat or top posts required. The seat does need to be removed for the install, but the battery fist in just fine. However, the seat will no longer swivel, unless you remove or modify the existing battery compartment lid. I keep a subwoofer between the seat and cabinet, since I never swivel the seat anyway. This page has an elegant solution if you still want to swivel: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/dualbattery.htm Harald (or some entrepreneuring soul) should market these things, I don't have the skills to create one. Rob Campbell 87 Westy, Seattle |
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