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Subject:Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
From:Gabriel Hourtouat
Date:Sat, 28 Jul 2018 13:20:13 -0400

Reading off my phone...hadn’t se n this message. I take this as
confirmation that the Walmart 41 batteries were good.

Is it still true today, 6 years later?

Cheers, gabby.

On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 5:24 AM JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have been using Walmart's group 41 batteries for years and I'm really
> happy with them. They hold up well, last a long time - just be sure to
> keep them serviced. Like all wet plate batteries, eventually there is a
> water loss and distilled water must be added. Keep an eye on that and
> they will last a long time. That size does completely fill the battery box.
>
> John
>
> On 12/27/2012 2:25 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> > I still think the best bang for the buck is a standard group 41 battery
> > under the driver's seat. With a good warranty, (Wal-Mart), just replace
> when
> > they fail or even get weak. If you really need more capacity you will
> have
> > to give up space someplace else anyway.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Tim Whynot
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:31 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
> >
> > For as much as a yellow top costs and @ 48a/h, maybe a better solution is
> > the Werker 44a/h that does fit in the drivers battery box without
> > modification. I have one under the seat and two under the sink, I could
> not
> > be happier with their performance.
> >
>

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