Date:         Thu, 1 Jul 1999 18:41:34 -0400
Reply-To:     "Jason M. Yasment" <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Jason M. Yasment" <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM>
Subject:      Aux Battery Idea
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Rather than spending $180.00 for an Optima battery, I had this idea:

1.   From the terminals on the relay beneath the drivers seat run extensions
out of the compartment.
2.   Obtain a boat battery box and whatever size battery you need to run
your accesories for whatever time you need.
3.   Whenever you are in need of the deep-cycle you can secure it with
bungee cords and hook it up.  When you are traveling it will charge from the
alternator.  When you are not a simple solar tricle charger should suffice
in keeping it topped off.

From looking around different FLAPS and bulk discount stores, I estimate you
can do this for less than the cost of an Optima and easily have twice the
capacity.

Jason