In a message dated 96-05-02 10:40:41 EDT, miller@spk.hp.com (Brian M. Miller) writes: > >I just recently faced the same problem and, near as I can tell, you are out >of >luck. The battery box is VERY small, only 7" tall. The ONLY battery which >will fit under the front seat is a group 42, which is NOT available as a >deep cycle; only as a conventional starter battery. > >I posted a query on this list asking if anyone knew where to get a deep cycle >battery which would fit and got no responses. The only "fix" is to get out >the old cutting torch and deepen the battery box. For the moment, I just >gave >up and purchased a "conventional" group 42 battery. If all goes well with my >'80 Westy (a recent acquisition) maybe next year I will perform the required >surgery. > > Actually, agroup 41 is larger than a 42 and it will fit under the seat. Depending on how often it is drained down, will last about 2 years. For the extra capacityof a larger battery, I don ot think it is worth the effort. Remember that if you do modify the compartment for a larger battery, you need to secure it in the box in case of rollover or something. Dennis.
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