>A few folks have made the point that if I want an auxiliary battery
>larger than an Optima then I should consider installing it somewhere
>in the engine compartment. Sounds like a great idea to me. I've been

Hey Kevin,

Here's a link to listee Steve Sittser's page --- he installed an
auxiliary battery in the 'hidden' space by the water tank in his Westy.
It looks like a great idea to me and I may copy it myself.

http://members.aol.com/ssittservl/Westfalia/ElecReport.htm

Cheers,
Doug Alcock
'84 Westy
Toronto, Canada