Re: [QUAD-L] van battery dead . is Optima good?

2011-01-20 Thread wheelchair
r 25, 2009 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Hey, Ive got a gmc safari wheelchair van that has power doors, lift and a six way power transfer seat. Ive owned the van for 5 yrs and have been through 5 batterys. I was sucking so much power out of the battery that is boiled the bat

[QUAD-L] van battery dead . is Optima good?

2011-01-20 Thread Derrick
sage - From: RONALD L PRACHT To: Derrick ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Hey, Ive got a gmc safari wheelchair van that has power doors, lift and a six way power transfer seat. Ive owned the van for 5 yrs and

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-12-03 Thread John S.
ishes john From: Derrick To: John S. ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, November 29, 2009 9:29:52 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery i have a ford e-150 van. year 2000. with only 40,000 miles would it hurt my electronics to put a larger alternator on? I know a girl that has 2 van

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-30 Thread wheelchair
Ron, I agree with your regarding the small, (stock) alternator, however, when it comes to Quad Drivers, especially in areas of extreme weather conditions, both hot and cold, a second battery could save one's life. A remote starter is also handly for those frigid mornings when you don't have a

[QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
When the engine is running the small alternator is sufficient in most cases. Like I said before what is ruining you battery is the drainage before you start it up. Get the biggest battery you can fit in the van and start engine as soon as possible.this will solve most of the problem. A dual

[QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-29 Thread wheelchair
id nAU2bjfB013012 for ; Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:37:45 -0500 Received: from wheelch...@aol.com by imo-ma02.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v42.5.) id f.c1f.718dc7ca (33856) for ; Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:37:39 -0500 (EST) From: wheelch...@aol.com Message-ID: Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:37:39 EST Subject: Re: [QUAD-L

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-29 Thread wheelchair
: _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Optima batteries are not gel batteries. They are AGM, or advanced glass mat. They are maintenance free and vibration resistant. Gel batteries have serious

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-29 Thread Derrick
- Original Message - From: John S. To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Optima batteries are not gel batteries. They are AGM, or advanced glass mat. They are maintenance free and vibration resistant. Gel batteries have

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-29 Thread John S.
lator malfunction. Best wishes, john From: "wheelch...@aol.com" To: whe...@cvn.net; r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, November 26, 2009 4:33:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery The extra battery with cables and auto switchi

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-26 Thread wheelchair
- From: _wheelch...@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _whe...@cvn.net_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net) ; _r.pra...@sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-26 Thread Derrick
11:22 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery EMC systems must be updated every 2-3 years with the controls going back to Louisania for upgrades and repairs. When was the last time you did that? Best Wishes In a message dated 11/26/2009 10:16:13 A.M. Central Standard Time, whe...@cvn.net

[QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-26 Thread wheelchair
Oh, then we can't answer your questions Sorry Best Wishes In a message dated 11/26/2009 10:21:07 A.M. Central Standard Time, whe...@supernet.com writes: I apologize for this automatic reply to your email. To control spam, I now allow incoming messages only from senders I have approve

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-26 Thread wheelchair
wired it up is retired. - Original Message - From: _RONALD L PRACHT_ (mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net) To: _Derrick_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Hey,

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-26 Thread wheelchair
One battery is not enough with EMC systems. Consider an additional battery, mounted in the rear of your van. Its an engineered system that is well worth the effort, time and money. An its better then changing any battery every 18 months. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/25/2009 7:4

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-26 Thread Derrick
know why it happens. the guy who wired it up is retired. - Original Message - From: RONALD L PRACHT To: Derrick ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Hey, Ive got a gmc safari wheelchair van tha

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-25 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
.when you use your warranty dont explain to much or they might void the warranty.   ron c7 --- On Wed, 11/25/09, Derrick wrote: From: Derrick Subject: [QUAD-L] van battery To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:40 PM The PA cold weather killed my van battery today

Re: [QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-25 Thread John S.
o.com Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 8:40:28 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] van battery The PA cold weather killed my van battery today. Luckily I could still get out of the van I'm tired of replacing the van battery(3rd Napa battery in 18 months).I get a new 1 every time but I want to get a battery

[QUAD-L] van battery

2009-11-25 Thread Derrick
The PA cold weather killed my van battery today. Luckily I could still get out of the van I'm tired of replacing the van battery(3rd Napa battery in 18 months).I get a new 1 every time but I want to get a battery that lasts. With all the EMC equipment, van lift, I need a great battery. What kin