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VW T4 "Eurovans" => Westfalia => Topic started by: CousinSven on September 17, 2016, 10:45:49 am

Title: Replacing an Underseat Battery on my Weekender
Post by: CousinSven on September 17, 2016, 10:45:49 am

I have a 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan with the Weekender package.  This includes the second auxiliary battery underneath the driver's seat.  The battery that originally came on the Eurovan was a special Varta series 47 that VW doesn't carry anymore.

My local dealer has suggested an Interstate Battery series 48, which is also 7 1/2 inches tall and about an inch wider.  I know this is the same height as the Varta, but is this the best way to go?  The Bentley manual states the 7 1/2" battery should only be replaced with a 6.9" height battery.  Why?  Shouldn't I look for the same size battery as the original? 

Who is right in this case?  Has anyone tried using AGM or a deep cycle gel type battery?  I would like to find the best-fitting option with the most Ah if such an animal exists.

Title: Re: Replacing an Underseat Battery on my Weekender
Post by: greaseworks on September 23, 2016, 01:16:22 pm

Here's what I installed in my 2000 weekender:


http://greaseworks.blogspot.com/2013/05/115ah-aux-battery-upgrade-2000-ev.html?m=1

Justin


2000 EVW 5-spd TDI

Title: Re: Replacing an Underseat Battery on my Weekender
Post by: lotus54 on September 24, 2016, 06:09:14 pm

I would use an AGM - NOT gel.

Probably best to measure your battery, see the clearances, then get  what will fit.

I found the largest that fit (barely) for my MV (non-weekender)