Chris, To my knowledge there is no Optima battery that will fit under the driver's seat without at least minor modifications. The parts needed to install an auxiliary battery are basically: a #8 or larger wire between the + terminals of the starter and auxiliary batteries a 40 amp or larger relay switch or isolator a properly sized and located fuse(s) I will pmail you my March 10 post with covers most of what you need to know and more. Good Luck, Bill 90 Westy Syncro -----Original Message----- From: Chris Paquette <cp@IX.NETCOM.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Sunday, August 15, 1999 6:33 PM Subject: Optima Deep Cycles
>I know this subject is discussed quite often on the list, but I couldn't >find the answer to my question in the archives, so... > >Is there an Optima deep-cycle battery that will fit under the driver's seat >AND not require any cutting or other modifications to do so, yet still have >sufficient power for its intended use? > >Also: Are there any other parts needed for a dual battery system, or do you >simply connect one battery to the other? > >Thanks for any help. > >Chris >'88 Westy, "Rozinante" >Los Angeles > |
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