Date:         Thu, 6 Jul 2017 07:57:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: : Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
Comments: To: TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
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What model optima red top fits without modification?

-craig

> On Jul 6, 2017, at 2:00 AM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Date:    Wed, 5 Jul 2017 17:51:21 -0700
> From:    PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
>
> Patty,
> I have the yellow top under the driver's seat and a red top under the
> passenger seat, on it's side, in every Vanagon I have.  (Too many is the
> answer).  I swear by them.  There are some specialized batteries that fit
> and work well but put out a huge amount if power but you can buy an Optima
> at any Discount Auto, Autozone, etc. For about $200 on sale.  They put out
> enough to turn over diesel trucks so I'm sure the Vanagon isn't stressing
> it.
>  You will have to check with other Westy owners IF you have seats that
> pivot.  Not sure on those clearance issues as everyone I own is damn
> tin-top.
>
> Good luck,
> TJ
>
> Has anyone used this battery
> <https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/yellowtop-deep-cycle-battery/d3478>?
> (*Optima YELLOWTOP=C2=AE D34/78)*
> I believe it fits under the driver seat perfectly if laid on its side.
> There is a huge difference in prices from retailer to retailer.
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic