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Subject:Re: Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
From:Spencer Allen <soxndubs1951@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:25:17 -0500

I've put in and pulled out batteries for the last 20 years. Pull it out and
charge during winter and back in at spring   Depending on battery brand I
attach straps somewhere to lower or raise it.The fit is so tight that I
don;t use the hold down. Not sure why but this year's different and after a
few futile attempts and a skinned knuckle I've put it back on the charger
and will wait for warmer weather. In the meantime I will research the H5
series. Hmmm I think my Jetta has an H5.

On Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 4:35 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi Spencer
>
> Ah-Ha.  The one under the passenger seat.  I must admit the last time I
> put a battery in it at that location I used a hammer.  Not a big hammer a
> medium hammer.  It went in after a few taps and does not move around.  When
> it has to come out, I have a tool, kinda like an ice tong, that will allow
> me to latch on to it and pull it out.
>
> Samba is a great place to get info. Although I think I would be wary of
> shaving parrs of the battery off. It doesn't mean that I haven't done
> crazier things in my time that have worked,
>
> If you have a trusted mechanic, ask them about that.  There is a reason
> the engineers put them there.
>
> Whatever you choose to do, Good Luck and let us know. Fun and interesting
> things await you and your ride.
>
> Dave B.
>
> On Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:51:15 AM EDT, Spencer Allen <
> soxndubs1951@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Dave I don't have an aux battery. Over on the Samba forum a post with
> pictures shows a 41 battery with the side flanges cut off and the bottom
> edge trimmed down. I may try that. The discussion also states a T5 battery
> is a better fit and same CCA but I'm not sure of the amp hours.  What main
> battery are you using?
> Spencer
>
> On Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 5:55 AM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Spencer
>
> I know what you mean!!
>
> Are you talking about the house or start battery?
>
> Dave B.
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 03:49:23 PM EDT, Spencer Allen <
> soxndubs1951@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I think my 85 westy's battery box shrank (shrunk?) over winter. For years
> I've always had a struggle when dropping the group 41 battery past the
> pos-neg cables and have banged-up the pos cables some but always got the
> battery in with a bit of maneuvering. today no matter what I did that
> battery will not settle into the box. Any tips from those still using the
> lead acid battery?
> Spencer
>
>

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