Date:         Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:58:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy large battery capacity options
Comments: To: Warren Chapman <vwsyncroguy@YAHOO.COM>
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Because of the weight of the sets of batteries I want to be able to
lower them without fear. A tray for each set of 3 or 4, hinged at the
front end of the tray.

I have found them for less but the packaging was weak. Mine came through
ok though.

I don't plan to work out an engine compartment setup since that space is
already needed for TDI installations and won't work with waterboxer 2.1
with A/C either.

Mark

Warren Chapman wrote:

> Here's one....$35.50 each plus shipping.
>
> http://www.batteriesasap.com/48.html
>
> Also an 18AH size is available....every so slightly thinner.
>
> http://www.batteriesasap.com/sla1712.html
>
> http://www.batteriesasap.com/659.html
>
> Have you got any better brands...soources....Mark?
>
> I'm excited about this possibility...looks like we can potentally get
> quite a few days worth of camping AH for an electric fridge/ FA furnace,
> etc, withuot an expensive solar rig to supplement.
>
> "Hinged trays under the floor" ?? Hmmmm. Like to see how these would be
> designed/made.
>
> Also like to know how many will fit in the engine bay box,
>
>  ......because I've been coveting that same space between the frame rail
> and the outer sheet metal for a custom tool and "rough" accessories
> box ....possibly accessed from a lid cut and made into the floor...would
> be easy access near the sliding door ...and the lid hidden under a piece
> of carpet.
>
> You're the lead on this Mark.  I'm going to order four of the batteries
> right away for trial fitment purposes.
>
> Warren C
>