Date:         Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:53:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Battery placement alternatives
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Good point... the way I use my van it's a helluva lot easier to get at it
under the seat than it would be under the hatch. I really hadn't thought
about it that way before. I suppose you could install a tow-truck style
external socket to overcome that, however.

Cya,
Robert
On Sep 30, 2010 5:45 PM, "Greg Potts" <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:
> Hi Annie,
>
> You can use the 12V positive terminal on the alternator to meet all the
> needs you list. Connect the negative terminal to ground on the alternator
> bracket.
>
> My aircooled van has the battery in the engine compartment and that's not
> a convenient location either.
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> www.pottsfamily.ca
> WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
>
>> Bryan,
>>
>> You seriously want to know *what's wrong with the current location under
>> the
>> passenger seat???*
>>
>>
>> - It's incredibly inconvenient when you're trying to jump another car.
>> - It's incredibly inconvenient when you need to put the charger on it.
>> - It's incredibly inconvenient when you're trying to use a trouble
>> light
>> that is batter powered.
>> - It's incredibly inconvenient for just about anything.
>>
>>
>> It's a royal pain the arse to get to when you need it.