First, let me point out that my '84 7 passenger came from the factory without a sealed or vented battery box for the MAIN battery. My '85 Westy has the vented box for the main battery only. I installed an ordinary group 41 battery as my aux battery under the driver's seat in the Westy (box not sealed or vented) and I've had no problems with fumes. I have my aux battery feeding the interior lights, the sound equipment, the cigar lighter, etc. Mike
Gerald Masar wrote: > For those who have installed a regular group 41 (or other size, same type) battery, do > you have any problems or concerns with fumes, given that the compartment under the > driver's seat is neither sealed nor vented. > > How does one figure out the amp/hour rating of a battery if it is not listed and the > sales person hasn't the foggiest idea what you are talking about? > Or, what are the approximate amp/hr ratings for run-of-the-mill group 41's and > Optimas? > > Thanks, > Jerry > |
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