Date:         Wed, 13 Apr 94 15:34:51 PDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Schwarze <schwarze@io.nosc.mil>
Subject:      Second batteries

> I saw a note about someone asking if anyone had put a second battery into
> their bus.. I've got a 73 and would be interested in the info too... I was
> thinking about possibly running a deep-cycle as a a second, mostly for
> camping (leaving the lights and radio on, etc)..
> 
> Jamie

I have done this.  In fact, I have *two* deep cycle group 27 batteries to
the left of my motor.  They are turned sideways compared to the third
(original) batteries.  The best batteries I could find are the Die-Hard
deep cycles, which are over 200 mins reserve capacity at 25 amps.  I
have one of those, and a Motocraft Deep cycle with about 150 mins reserve
capacity.  They run the fridge and lights for two days without
recharging - I really love this setup!!

-David

p.s. How do I get out of the "digest mode" on the mailing list?? I liked
it better when I got individual messages...

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David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?)
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