Date:         Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:36:01 -0800
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: battery question
Comments: To: Clint Kolda <clint_kolda@YAHOO.COM>
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The drivers side battery is the auxiliary, the lighter on the passenger seat pedestal is the only thing connected to it from the factory.

  The fridge, if you have the stock Dometic RC160E, will run for about 6-8 hours on a Group 42 deep cycle battery; it will do the same on a starting type battery for the first few cycles, then deplete itself rather quickly after that point.

  Check out the Wolfsburg_Campers Yahoo!Group for more info about your specific model of Westfalia Camper.

  As for antifreeze - it needs to be light truck rated :>).

  Tim



Clint Kolda <clint_kolda@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
  On an 86 Wolfsburg camper (Weekender if you will), which battery is the main and which is the auxiliary? The Owner’s manual states the driver’s side one is the starting battery. The Bentley claims the passenger side one is the starting battery. The previous owner crossed out the text in the owner’s manual and wrote that the passenger side one is the main battery. He also wrote “main” on the right battery box and “auxiliary” on the left one. The 12v outlet on the side of the passenger seat seems to be clearly wired to the right side battery. I don’t want to assume everything is OK and leave the refrigerator running all day and not be able to start the van.

Also, from the factory, are there any other things, such as the cabin light, wired to the aux battery?

Also, on a side note, what's a good brand of antifreeze? Is it best to stick with VW brand?



TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
Winter Park, Florida
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