Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 21:59:48 -0400
Reply-To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
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Hold on to the self-destructing receipt if you want any warranty love from Walmart.
Chris
> Wiadomość napisana przez Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> w dniu 28.07.2018, o godz. 13:26:
>
> Yes. I have them in both buses and the Mercedes. One’s ten years old. The others are about six. Not a single problem except that the prices have increased. They were about $75 when I bought them. They’re about $100 now. Warranty? WalMarts are flipping everywhere.
>
> Jim
>
>> On Jul 28, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> Reading off my phone...hadn’t se n this message. I take this as
>> confirmation that the Walmart 41 batteries were good.
>>
>> Is it still true today, 6 years later?
>>
>> Cheers, gabby.
>>
>>> On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 5:24 AM JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have been using Walmart's group 41 batteries for years and I'm really
>>> happy with them. They hold up well, last a long time - just be sure to
>>> keep them serviced. Like all wet plate batteries, eventually there is a
>>> water loss and distilled water must be added. Keep an eye on that and
>>> they will last a long time. That size does completely fill the battery box.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>> On 12/27/2012 2:25 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>>>> I still think the best bang for the buck is a standard group 41 battery
>>>> under the driver's seat. With a good warranty, (Wal-Mart), just replace
>>> when
>>>> they fail or even get weak. If you really need more capacity you will
>>> have
>>>> to give up space someplace else anyway.
>>>>
>>>> Dennis
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>>> Of
>>>> Tim Whynot
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:31 PM
>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>> Subject: Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
>>>>
>>>> For as much as a yellow top costs and @ 48a/h, maybe a better solution is
>>>> the Werker 44a/h that does fit in the drivers battery box without
>>>> modification. I have one under the seat and two under the sink, I could
>>> not
>>>> be happier with their performance.
>>>>
>>>
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