Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2019 19:41:14 -0400
Reply-To: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100 - Add Shore Power
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I also have a dual battery charger, when plugged into shore power, it keeps both batteries fully charged and great for winter storage. Similar to this one.
https://www.amazon.com/ProMariner-43008-Battery-Charger-Prosport/dp/B00F5EBQ36/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=dual+battery+charger+shore+power&qid=1569972547&sr=8-4
I placed it in my cabinet under the sink, plugged into the outlet in the cabinet, ran to both batteries, and my batteries keep full.
Photo of install location. https://photos.app.goo.gl/wqYj3Uiwri7GqU99A
Note the USB with voltage plug added, so I always know the voltage of my Aux Battery.
I added another USB with voltage plug up front too, where that German 12v plug was.
That's hooked up to my main battery. https://photos.app.goo.gl/KHPRDLmjbsRwedL19
So nice to have confidence in your batteries and system monitoring!
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of vw_van_fan_Mark
Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 5:19 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
Thanks again Jack. I just checked again online and the discounted price
still stands, about $98.
This battery fits well in the Vanagon battery box since it has no handle
mounts on the ends like many 41 batteries do. I loop a nylon strap under
it to help lower and raise it, leaving the strap in place at all times.
The first 3 year free replacement and 8 year warranty is hard to beat.
https://www.pepboys.com/bosch-premium-performance-battery-group-size-41/product/9073724
Mark
Jack R wrote:
> 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.
>
> https://www.pepboys.com/bosch-premium-performance-battery-group-size-41/product/9073724/1984/VOLKSWAGEN/TYPE%20II%7EVANAGON/4-1900%20water%20cooled
>
> 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.
>
