When running dual batteries it is best to match them for optimal results. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Frank Condelli Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:24 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should In a message dated 18/06/2008 2:03:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: I have an optima yellow top that never seemed to get charged properly from the alternator.
EXACTLY, I've toasted at least three of those EXPEN$IVE Optimas before giving up on them. They are JUNK to put it mildly. Waste of $$$ in my humble opinion !!!!! Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2008 |
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