Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:17:03 -0400
Reply-To: KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From: KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
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I used to really like my size 91 Interstate batteries, but they don’t seem to make those anymore. So, just for curiousity’s sake, I looked up the specs on the Bosch Size 91 versus Size 41 battery. Curiously the Size 91 is smaller, but has higher cranking amps. Reserve capacity is greater on the Size 41. The Size 91 is also $30 more expensive. Curiouser and curiouser said the grinning cat…
> On Sep 30, 2019, at 7:40 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> Batteries with a handle do not fit well under the camper cover plate. I cut those handles off.
> This battery is vented and there are two connections for a vent tube, one should have a plug. The plug gets moved to the side that does not get the hose. Also, the cover plate can be removed with some effort if needed. This battery came with a cover for the pos post. The store lost them.
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> Dennis
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jack R
> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 7:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
>
> I just purchased two of these, they are not vented however. Probably OK since sealed.
>
> Fit was perfect, great warranty, and now my main and Aux battery are the same make, model year. I have a dual battery shore power charger which has kept my prior batteries alive for over 10 years. Felt it was time to change out, as preventative. When batteries start to die, it is hard on the alternator. And with a dual system, probably a good idea for less than $200.
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> https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pepboys.com%2Fbosch-premium-performance-battery-group-size-41%2Fproduct%2F9073724%2F1984%2FVOLKSWAGEN%2FTYPE%2520II%257EVANAGON%2F4-1900%2520water%2520cooled&data=02%7C01%7C%7C79a54e614e9740333f7b08d745fdedce%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637054829232143483&sdata=HTFrqb0YzoNZuyW31%2B77KZyH5RYLgmF9DB4E4ntuBiw%3D&reserved=0
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> Note: these batteries do not have a handle, so you will need a battery strap that fits over the terminals to drop them into place. Also, there isn't a cover over the positive terminal, so took the one off the old battery. (lined up good enough).
>
> Jack R. 84 Westy.
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