Date:         Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:40:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Best battery
Comments: To: Arkady Mirvis <arkadymirvis@gmail.com>
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For size you want a "Group 44" battery..........

Cheers,
Doug

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 1:53 AM, Arkady Mirvis <arkadymirvis@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hello,
> I suspect that a lot was written already here about batteries. New are
> coming daily.
> While leaving in USA I used DIEHARD batteries. They performed well in my
> diesel Jetta in daily use. But in 1987 Westy they didn't last. I removed the
> battery usually for winter storage and trickle charged. In no more than 3
> years the battery would fail. I recall  that the first, original VARTA
> battery failed on the second year.
> Now I am determined to get the best battery for my Westy, price doesn't
> matter. The battery must fit into its compartment under the front passenger
> seat. What are the maximum dimensions of the battery one can comfortably put
> in and get out?
>
> Many Westy owners do use auxiliary batteries. I used DIEHARD batteries. Not
> with great success. Can anyone suggest the best battery?
> I had my batteries in the compartment under the Westy's rear seat. I would
> like to hear suggestions about alternative aux. battery location.
>
> Thanks, Ark
>



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