regarding battery height ... for a 2WD vanagon I wouldn't even want two batteries in the forward underseat battery boxes.. the poor vans are too front heavy as is. ( not an issue in Syncro vans particularily though ) If I'm going to add significant weight .. I want it aft, low, and within the wheel base. I think for my own aux batt I'l lhave it under the back seat, right side ( there's so much weight on the left in a westy anyway ..and it's handy that it's close to the sliding door ) .. and for a more ambitious installation I would be tempted to use some of that wasted space behind the rear firewall and ahead of the rear axles . Weld in a metal battery box, sealed, and vented overbaord. 300 bucks ! ..better be *really* good !
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard DIXON" <dickd@SYMPATICO.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:47 AM Subject: new series 48 Odyssey battery
Like may of us, I have been looking for that perfect deep cycle battery that will fit in the tiny spot under our seat in our vanagons. Well I recently came across the Odyssey brand of batteries and they have introduced a new 48 series unit................ specs on the Odyssey PC1220 ( group 48 ) battery. CCA 680, 70 amp @ 20hr rate, 135 reserve capacity, 11.89x6.88x7.48price about $300 Problem is the height of the new battery - seems like it is about 3/4 " too high to fit into that compartment.I was wondering if any of you have had experience with this new battery; perhaps there is a way to overcome this problem. Looking forward to your replies,Richard = |
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