Date:         Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:48:59 -0800
Reply-To:     Matt Barclay <mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM>
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From:         Matt Barclay <mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Aux Battery Relay
Comments: To: Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
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Hi Roger,

Could be.  Still, I'd recommend picking up some 12 gauge electrical wire
at an auto parts store, a bunch of screw-on connectors, and some
electrical tape so you can make extensions for the short wires.  While
you're at it, pick up some battery terminals like the one in this picture:

http://gallery.openfbo.com/stereo/IMG_3282

They are $1.50 each and fit way better than the GoWesty kit.  Those are
fabric terminal covers protecting the battery.  Of course, they should
cover the entire terminal, not just the posts.  Will have to figure out a
bettery way.

This Optima battery is really nice.  Of course it doesn't fit entirely,
the posts prevent the lid from closing.  If you end up in this situation,
make sure the terminals are protected from the lid.  Its painted to be
non-conductive, but if the paint corrodes there could be a major explosion
right behind the drivers seat.

Good luck!

Matt

On Sun, 6 Feb 2005, Roger Sisler wrote:

> From: Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Aux Battery Relay
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 16:20:45 -0500
>
> Hello,I'm thinking about getting that same hook-up from go westy.Do you
> think the battery posts on your new battery are a bit closer together than
> most batterys,causing the short wires?Roger
>