Date:         Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:02:07 -0800
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Ron Lussier <coyote@zuni.chaco.com>
Subject:      Re: aux. battery

At 07:41 PM 10/30/96 -0600, Sean Bartnik wrote:
>Hello all,
>Ah, the infamous auxiliary battery.  I am seriously considering mountin
>one in my newly acquired '81 Westy.  I think I know the basics of wiring
>it all up, but I need to know what size battery will fit under the
>driver's seat.  I seem to remember Group 41 deep cycle batteries work
>well.  I suppose I will also want a relay to switch between the aux.
>battery powering my accessories when camping and allowing both to charge
>when driving.  I intend to have the aux. battery power the over-sink
>light, the dome light, the aftermarket reading lamps, the stereo, and
>perhaps also the silver socket and cigarette lighter in anticipation of
>future accessories.  I imagine that the sink light and the dome light
>are both on the same fuse?  Looks like a lot of wiring coming my way.  
>
>So, who's done it and how easy is it?

If you can find a Group 41 deep cycle battery that fits under the drivers'
seat, I want to hear about it.  Since I bought one of these furnaces, I
suspect I'll need a larger battery than the wheelchair model I have under
my seat now.

>From everything I've heard, group 41 deep-cycle batteries aren't available
in the states.

Ron

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