Date:         Tue, 2 Jul 2013 22:23:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
Comments: To: Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM>
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Why do you want or think you need an AGM battery for starting? I have been
around sealed battery technology for industrial and other applications since
the late nineties. There are times and applications where they are a must
have. For automotive, RV, and even solar use the best feature of these
technologies is the sales pitch. When they fail the suppliers will always
have some reason it was the users fault. I've dealt with this with batteries
up to 48 volts and 1,000 A/H.

The closest to the group 41 is a group 48 as is used in a number of Mercedes
and BMW vehicles. Most 48 will be tall to get into the Vanagon battery
compartment.

Just go to a Wal-Mart and get the battery. If it fails in less than 2 years
you get a full refund and you get to start the 2 year deal again.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Gregg Carlen
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 6:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: AGM group 41 battery choices?

Time to replace the starting battery in my 1990 Westy. Is there a suitable
AGM group 41 starting battery made by any battery companies?

I checked with Optima (as I have a preference towards them), but they don't
make a Group 41 (red or yellow top). Would be great if I could go down to
the local parts store and buy an Optima yellow top that fit.

Saw a lot of discussion in the archives about battery fit and Aux batteries,
but not much on replacement choices in Group 41 AGM.

Gregg
90 Westy (Blueberry)
Oakton, VA