Date:         Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:07:17 -0700
Reply-To:     Ellen in Oregon <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ellen in Oregon <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Batteries
Comments: To: mtbiker62@gmail.com
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Well, the specific vehicle they are in is stated in my signature line on my original message :)

Lola only has a two-way (12V DC/110V AC) fridge (Norcold) installed.  A trick I use when primitive camping is to keep two blue ice "weekenders", one in the freezer compartment and one just below, in the drip tray.  I Keep the Fridge turned up to "5" while driving, and turn it off when I stop for the night.  This reduces the drain on the camping battery significantly.

Ellen
Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI
Coee, Traveling Cat Extraordinaire
    

Don't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel; stride down there.....and light the bloody thing yourself." ~Dara Henderson



Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:50:59 -0600
Subject: Re: Batteries
From: mtbiker62@gmail.com
To: elleninoregon@hotmail.com; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

Ellen,What those batteries are "running" and the specific vehicle they are in, might be helpful information in order to get accurate feedback.
bob

On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Ellen in Oregon <elleninoregon@hotmail.com> wrote:

Been following this thread with a little interest, as I will surely need to replace my batteries down the road sometime.




As I bought Lola in 2006, I had no idea as to the condition of the batteries.  Rotating the passenger seat revealed a Napa battery, dated 2005.  Taking the drivers seat off revealed another Napa battery, dated 2004.  Both batteries have performed well, and I will be sorely tempted to replace them with Napa batteries again when the time comes.  Any thoughts from the list?




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