Date:         Mon, 9 Apr 2001 23:44:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      85 Westy A/C & Aux battery
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Hi Guys,

I'd like to introduce myself, I am a new vanagon owner (bought it in Feb.)
who lives in FL.  I am rigging out my Westy for search and rescue, and so
far it's turned out to be great for holding my dogs, search gear and camping
supplies for extended searches. I am currently installing an auxilary
battery and power inverter so I can charge walkie talkies and other
batteries that drain during a search.

I have two questions today.  I'm sure I'll have plenty more!  I've checked
the archives and can't find specifically what I'm looking for.

1)  The PO left  2 10 guage wires for an auxilary battery that he had under
the back seat.  There is also a ground wire under the seat.  The 2 10 guage
wires are not connected to anything, but just run between the compartment
under the seat to the engine, and I don't see an isolator anywhere.  Would
both wires connect from + to the alternator, and if so, is that a problem
without an isolator?  Will that configuration run everything in the cabin?
There is a factory installed relay under the driver's seat, but I understand
that will only give me aux. power to the fridge and light.

2)  Has anybody figured out a way to soup up the rear A/C or route it to the
front?  It's hot down here in Florida!  The dogs get all the (barely) cool
air in the back, and all I get is a slight breeze hitting the back of my
head!

Thanks!  Looking forward to lots of fun projects on my Westy.

deb