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VW T4 "Eurovans" => Westfalia => Topic started by: thinkpad on July 27, 2020, 10:38:16 am

Title: 01 Weekender drop in aux battery?
Post by: thinkpad on July 27, 2020, 10:38:16 am

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a drop in aux batter to run my under seat factory cooler box/fridge?  Looking for as high capacity as I can get - willing to do a little mod, but just want it easy. 

Also - I need a couple of doors/panels for under the rear bench set.  Mine have broken tabs.  Any source or solutions please let me know.

Thanks!

Title: Re: 01 Weekender drop in aux battery?
Post by: SWSL on August 13, 2020, 01:13:20 pm

I suggest you look into the lithium replacement that GoWesty sells.  May require some additional management but may just drop in.

https://www.gowesty.com/product/electrical/25082/lifepo_aux_battery-50ah (https://www.gowesty.com/product/electrical/25082/lifepo_aux_battery-50ah)
I see that they are currently sold out.  The price was half of market for lithium. 

Personally, I installed a battleborn 100 ah battery under the seat - but on it's side.  Took plenty of modification and costs $1,000 but lots more power.  The 50 ah lithium that GoWesty sells would still be quite an upgrade to the factory one.  And so cheap.  If they restock, it's a steal!