[T3] Gel batteries

[Jonathan Stiles]

Put it this way,  had a Optima Red Top I bought in 1997 and used it daily
for 14 years. I sold it to a customer 2 years ago. He is still running it.
They are amazing products.

That being said, I had a Yellow Top in my '68 Double Cab and the stock 52
amp generator could not charge it. I had to switch to a generic FLAPS lead
acid and everything has been fine since. Also, a customer had me install a
Blue Top for the 2nd battery in his Westfalia. The stock 55 amp alternator
won't keep up either (I told him there was a reason Westfalia sent buses
out with 70 amp alternators when equipped with the 2nd battery option).

So, i have probably installed two-dozen Red Top batteries in the last 3
years and never a complaint. I'll stand by them.

Jon Stiles

On Friday, February 8, 2013, wrote:

> Hi a todos:
>
> Tired of buying regular lead/acid batteries, I've decided to go gel.
> But I would like to hear about your experiences before I join the gel
> club.  Name brands, cranking power, sizes, colors, prices, shapes,
> attachments, additions, ammendments, addendums, anything and everything
> that can help me on my decision.  My ride's still 6v and I'm asking all
> of you this 'cause they're expensive and rather scarce down here, across
> the waters.
>
> Thanks to you all!
>
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