If you want to use an isolator, get the model 1202R from Sure Power. That one works very well with the 90 amp vanagon alternator. I'm suspicious of the low-cost brands (I wouldn't get one of those), but the Sure Power has worked for me for many years without any glitches. Website from Sure Power: (also explains benefits of isolators over relays) http://www.surepwr.com/index.html Harald '90 westy ---------- > From: Dan Fleming <ddffpc@HOME.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Isolators > Date: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 9:50 AM > > So, the JCWhitney catalog sells battery isolators, but lists a special > stock number, fortunately cheaper than the rest, for VW vans only. These > are for using 2 batteries, etc. > > Anyone know what is special about the VW that they have to make a > special one for it? > > DDF |
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