Odyssey PC 1500 does it fit in Aux Battery Box

Westified

I have been searching the forum and unable to find if anyone has installed an Odyssey PC 1500 under the drivers seat in the Auxiliary Battery box. I am in the process of installing an auxiliary battery in my 1984 Westy Wolfsburg and would like to fit the largest Amp Hr. battery in the battery box. By my measurements it will just fit but, maybe there is something I am not accounting for. I first considered an Odyssey PC 1200 which I know will fit but is 42 amp hr versus 68 amp hr. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Californio · Samba Member Joined: May 17, 2007 Posts: 1305

I don't know about that particular battery, but an important measurement is between the top of the posts and the bottom of the battery. There are some you can cram in there, but if the positive post hits the battery box lid...

Also, never saw the posts off a battery to get it to fit. I tried that trick with an Optima, wrecked the battery.

I've had much better luck putting a small car battery in the aux. spot, then wiring two other ones in the compartment behind the fridge.

Westified · Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 5:52 pm Post subject:

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I am concerned about hitting the lid. I was planning to install the battery on its side. It does not use posts but has studs for bolts which are a lower profile. The Dimensions L x W x H (in) 10.85x6.99x7.12. I measured my Aux battery box and it is 11 7/8 wide 7 deep 7 1/4 wide. The width of the battery box is actually 12 1/4 but there is a stud on the right side that supports the lid which reduced the clearance to 11 7/8. I was hoping someone has installed one of these to confirm if the studs would clear the lid.

Westified · Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 6:09 pm Post subject:

I am not sure what i did wrong my photo did not show up here. It is in my gallery. Oh well. Rolling Eyes

Westified · Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 6:12 pm Post subject:

Here it is. Laughing

plysaker · Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 6:11 am Post subject:

Did it fit? Let us know!

[email protected] · Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:22 am Post subject:

as soon as I know if it fits I'm buying one for the same reason.
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whynotvw · Samba Member Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1322

I've had Odyssey 1700 under my driver seat without any problems.

Summers420us · Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:36 am Post subject:

IrideWheelies · Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:37 am Post subject:

You can save a lot of money at sears.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=508148&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

The 1750 fits with ever so slight of a modification to the battery lid. I have two of these now, one under each seat. The passenger side battery is upright like the stock one. I had to tweak the door to make it fit.
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syncroid · Samba Member Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 312 Location: CA

IrideWheelies · Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 11:08 am Post subject:

I didn't modify the drivers side because the battery is laying on its side and fits perfectly. I modified the passenger side with one firm smack from the round side of a ball peen hammer to make room for the positive post and clamp.

I have a syncro, if you have 2wd you might not have to make any mods at all. I've heard the syncro battery box has a little less room on the bottom outside corner to clear the tires under full suspension compression. I haven't verified if this is true, maybe someone else here can.

IMHO, the die hard P2 is the best choice for the factory battery box in a vanagon. The warranty is outstanding, it's powerful and robust and the price is great.
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syncroid · Samba Member Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 312 Location: CA

But the P2 requires a cut lid around the terminals and the sears group 65 (aka Odyssey 1750) does not, correct?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02850065000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4

IrideWheelies · Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:05 pm Post subject:

I think the P2, odysee pc-1750 and group 65 are all names for the same battery.

Search the archives, I think 2wd folks can fit it upright with minimal or no modification. It will fit on its side with no mods for sure.
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ThankYouJerry · Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:59 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have a photo of the 1700 or 1750 mounted under the front seats?
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Lapprentis · Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 7:35 pm Post subject:

According to Odyssey measurements: the 1750 seem too high to get in without modidications to the lid. Is there anyone that succeded with the 1700 ? they are 13 inches long.....How could they fits in there ?
Keep us in touch guys.
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rotaecho · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:00 pm Post subject:

Anyone have an update or even better of a photo with the 1700/1750 in a Westfalia with swivel seats?

As for the battery lid, I'm removing it and putting thick honker insulated boots for the connectors. A metal lid just doesn't sit well with me Smile

That and I want fast and quick access to the terminals as a safety.
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rotaecho · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:15 pm Post subject:

I have the 1750 under each seat.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=602412&highlight=

Kicks fucking ass 73ah next best is Lifeline at 100ah.

You pay for what you get.

Sure Diehard platinum sears is available. But you "really" don't know if it's an Odyssey.

Odyssey if treated right will last a LONG LONG time.

thatvwbusguy · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:55 pm Post subject:


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