Date:         Wed, 21 Jul 1999 11:09:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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From:         Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: optima D750S
Comments: To: "Johnson, David R FOR:EX" <David.Johnson@GEMS6.GOV.BC.CA>
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Well,
I believe it was originally recommended on the www.vanagon.com web site
along with a couple of different installation options.
I installed mine on its side, with the top posts pointing forward and the
side posts up.
In order to get the battery into the box I had to cut two slots about 1 inch
wide for the top posts to pass by the metal lip that sticks out from the
base that the seat bolts to.
So that the side posts don't ground to the battery box lid, I cut out two
rectangles about 1 1/2 inch by 2 inches from the edge of the lid centered
over the side posts. Then I used black reinforced tape over the cut out
areas so that only the tape makes contact with the top of the side posts.
That's it... Not really all that hard... a tight fit but you have the
satisfaction of knowing that you have the largest deep cycle battery that
will fit into the box.
Bill
90 WEsty Syncro
-----Original Message-----
From: Johnson, David R FOR:EX <David.Johnson@GEMS6.GOV.BC.CA>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 10:37 AM
Subject: optima D750S


I can not remember who recommended the optima d750 series for the auxiliary
battery compartment behind the drivers seat for the Westy, but, now that I
have ordered it and tried to put it in, I see its quite a tight fit. In fact
if it does not fit upright in my '84 Thats ok its sealed and can go anyway,
if it'll fit. I can not get it to go in sideways without some hammer/hacksaw
work.

Before beating on my beloved westy, I thought it was worth asking the group.
Is there a trick that I have not thought of yet. I took the seat off and
tried everywhich way, with no success.

Who ever recommended these things, step into the light, let me know your
secrets..
David Johnson
Phone: 620-3251 Fax: 620-3540
Compliance and Enforcement Technician
Timber, Horsefly B.C.

David.Johnson@gems6.gov.bc.ca