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Subject:Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
From:Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Date:Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:26:09 -0700

Yes. I have them in both buses and the Mercedes. One’s ten years old. The others are about six.  Not a single problem except that the prices have increased. They were about $75 when I bought them. They’re about $100 now.  Warranty? WalMarts are flipping everywhere.

Jim

> On Jul 28, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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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