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On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:13:39 EDT
...Again, the rubber isolators of the VW mount system are attacked as a part of the problem. Gentlemen, you can weld it up solid...
Bus Fire!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Sep 1998 21:25:44 -0400
...mode voltmeter, additional lights, 12V outlet, propane detector, Optima 750 battery, isolator, new sink water pump and switch), customized set of removable (with snaps...
Re: Slow turnover when starting.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:06:06 -0700
...If you have an aux battery .....that battery and isolator device can cause 'issues' about starting ..maybe. Take that out of the picture until...
On I4 Engine Vibration
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:51:29 EDT
...For the GJ cars, VW uses a combination of passive and active mounts (hydrolastic isolators). The larger Audi's with the smoother 5 cylinder...
AW: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:51:23 -0700
...The rubber isolators for the muffler (Tiico and Diesel) are not the cause of the cracking of the downpipe at the manifold. The absence...
Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 15:39:36 -0400
...To charge first separate starting and deep cycle battery (see posts on battery isolator and battery protector for how to do this. If you...
Fw: Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:58:18 -0500
<SNIP> > I didn't know anything about the > amperage limiting capabilities of the relay. That certainly would make a > difference. I'm still not...
Re: Where to get a Sure Power 1315
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:34:53 -0600
...NOT an isolator. Below are my notes from earlier posts on adding a 2nd battery. I tossed the VW relay and used an Optima...
Re: hydroflame heater
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 22:56:35 -0700
...It seems to work great and draws from an aux battery controlled by an isolator (all part of the package). The wall mounted thermostat...
Re: Overhead Westy light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:01:49 -0400
...So, if the charge relay or isolator r whatever stays open, (off), the headlight switch and wiring is now the charging circuit. Run the...
Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:39:01 -0500
...and the Marine (think bass boats) stores have GREAT small Automatic battery isolator for charing. I could go on more about the usage of...
Re: Continued noisy fuel pump woes - '85 Westy
Historical mailing list - dooley
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:43:42 -0400
...If I remember correctly, the pump is held in a metal bracket and mounted to another bracket with rubber isolators in between. Get creative...
Deep Cycle Batts.. A Journey
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 13:35:52 GMT
...Under the drivers seat area does hold 2 A/C chargers, solar charge controller, AUX fuse panel, isolator, wiring diagram print-out, spare fuses...
Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:53:55 -0600
...Another > > project is to update from solenoid type isolators (they're rated for > > continuous duty) I'm using. > > > > At this rate I'll never...
Yet another EE talks batteries
Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
Sat, 17 Jun 2000 08:45:29 -0700
...I'm thinking of posting a quick tutorial on battery isolators, if there is any interest. In any case, it's been most interesting...
Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 5 Sep 2009 22:08:58 -0700
...and the batteries are > relatively new. >> I use a SUREPOWER 1315 isolator for the 2 battery sets. >> >> When the battery got low, I took...
Re: dead house battery / fully charged house battery?
Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:17:02 -0700
...the am. > > > > > > I have the GoWesty second battery set up and isolator > > > and assumed that the house lights all run from the house battery...
Re: BN4 Heater in '85 Vanagon Westy.-Follow-up!
Historical mailing list - JCLC Thomasson
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 20:14:22 -0600
...So it is rock solid but still uses the rubber vibration isolators. I got a reducer down to 4 in pipe for the outlet...
Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (CONCLUSION!)
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 8 Jul 2015 16:21:42 -0700
...what's going on, then then sort out the wiring and isolator you have after you understand the concepts: http://www.gowesty.com/ec...
Re: Hot Start Problem
Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:08 -0800
...I'm sure a lot of people are going to jump in at this point and tell me to use an isolator or ACR...
Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:01:58 -0800
...Separated by your favorite solenoid/combiner/separator/isolator > the poor SLA will be cooked, albeit slowly. > AGM's and Wet-cells are far more...
Re: Electrical charging options?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:50:25 -0400
...version. > For those curious this charger also includes the battery combiner/isolator relay for supporting 2 battery installations. This makes for a simplified installation...
Re: Charging Lithium battery
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:33:17 -0700
...It is smart so it maintains the battery > correctly, and will also act as a solar controller, and a battery > isolator. All of these...
Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:36:52 -0700
...battery as well as include an isolator and fuse. Neil. On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 11:10 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net...
Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 21:12:01 -0700
...a surepower > gives 70Ah for camping, > while > two isolated with an isolator with a relay with a > 12V breakpoint gives 100+ > Ah > > Useful voltage...
Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:27:08 -0700
...You'll also need a Surepower 1315 battery isolator to keep it charged. Lots of info in the Archives. Because Dixie is a Weekender...
Batteries: Optima vs Gp 41...was Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
Historical mailing list - Redwood
Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:30:11 -0700
...a A/B/Both switch instead of making the relay vs isolator >decision and wiring in an on-board charger that will charge both...
Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:43:08 -0700
...If you are using a diode based battery isolator, you are automatically fine as current won't flow backwards. If a relay type you...
FS: 1986 Syncro Westy "Stealth Camper" in Portland Oregon -
Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
Mon, 18 Feb 2002 23:05:22 -0800
...lights (running, turn, brake, reverse) Auxiliary battery (OPTIMA Yellow Top) w/isolator Interior rustproofing Custom lumbar support inside driver's seat It has the...
Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:31:43 -0700
...Another > > project is to update from solenoid type isolators (they're rated for > > continuous duty) I'm using. > > > > At this rate I'll never...
Re: stupid, ignorant question
Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
Mon, 24 Feb 97 10:57:00 PST
...A lot of the threads have to do with adding the secondary battery with a voltage isolator, so you may want to add that...
Re: Batteries, 12v & DIY
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Mon, 7 Aug 2006 09:48:34 -0600
...Harold used an Isolator, many people prefer to us a Separator. Mark Drillock is also a great resource for things electrical. For years I...
Re: BN4 Heater in '85 Vanagon Westy.-Follow-up! (2nd try!)
Historical mailing list - JCLC Thomasson
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 20:57:45 -0600
...So it is rock solid but still uses the rubber vibration isolators. I got a reducer down to 4 in pipe for the outlet...
Re: Overwhelmed: Second Battery
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:34:35 -0400
...I think that maybe if you use a good isolator, you can >use a deep cycle for the second battery but I had read...
Re: Ignition question
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Thu, 31 May 2007 07:28:35 -0400
...Recently I have added a Sure > Power battery separator/isolator and hooked up my radio and interior > lighting to the Aux battery. Everything has...
Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:44:37 -0700
...a "can" isolator is that I will have two of these controlled by the alternator blue D+ wire. Solar will have to wait! :) Neil...
Overwhelmed: Second Battery
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 20:48:45 -0400
...that a relay isn't enough and I should use an isolator. Will either or both of these work with my planned solar panel...
Re: Auxilary battery
Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 10:24:29 -0700
...Fat wire, thin wire. > Relays, isolators. Optima, starting. This topic is like religion or > politics--or tires--go with what you believe and call...
Re: Power Inverter advice requested
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:46:46 -0800
...I really like > the smart relay, it doesn't lose voltage like a diode isolator, but it > does monitor voltage and connects the batteries...
Re: Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:21:20 -0700
...They are machined to fit on top of the stock rubber spring isolators and to fit snugly into the spring pocket. I'll add...
Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 06:43:02 -0400
...ie two 70Ah batteries isolated with a surepower gives 70Ah for camping, while two isolated with an isolator with a relay with a 12V...
Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:12:19 -0700
...battery without affecting the main battery, I suggest the Sure Power battery isolator. Harald '90 westy > From: Beckett Cantrell <THX0980@aol.com> > To: vanagon...
Re: Overhead Westy light
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:27:48 -0700
...So, if the charge relay or isolator r whatever stays open, (off), the headlight switch and wiring is now the charging circuit. Run the...
Re: A New Look In Jumper Batteries
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 17:37:19 -0800
...Now you don't need a battery isolator, just run them both down and jump the starting battery! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Jim Felder...
Re: Charging Lithium battery
Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:58:24 -0400
...It is smart so it maintains the battery > correctly, and will also act as a solar controller, and a battery > isolator. All of these...
Observation's of "The list"
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jan 1996 22:09:08 -0500
...The isolator I have takes the Alt output and directs it to the battery that needs charging. Unforunately if you want to run anything...
Re: More electric drama.
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:50:24 -0700
...getting ready to install a battery monitor, I noticed my Yandina isolator was on. The green light, showing combined. I’m pretty sure it...
Re: [WetWesties] Aux battery Woahs
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Sun, 21 Jun 2015 15:17:37 -0700
...alternator would charge it through the main battery. (There is an isolator between for when it's off.) > > So, the battery, which I bought...
Re: What is THAT thing
Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 00:32:54 -0700
...The fridge uses a 2nd marine-type battery under the back seat on the driver's (LH) side with a Bosch battery isolator mounted...
Re: A New Look In Jumper Batteries
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 19:59:23 -0600
...Now you don't need a battery isolator, just > run them both down and jump the starting battery! > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim Felder...
Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 8 Aug 2017 10:59:48 -0700
...charge through the (8 or 10?) wire from starter batter via isolator and "Max" fuse. On 8/8/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Fri, 29 Jan 1999 10:49:32 -0800
...In my own westy, I installed a battery isolator, so I have no long-term experience with the relay setup. But the relay installation...
'91 Syncro Westy FS in Seattle
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Fri, 14 Jan 2005 18:25:11 -0800
...I don't remember checking to see if it's with relay or isolator, and I don't know if the interior lights and...
Re: Electrical Mods
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 19 Apr 94 10:18:12 PDT
...It was right next to the battery isolators, which appeared to be relatively hard to install. I have it wired so that the *only...
Re: Electrical charging options?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:39:10 -0400
...version. > For those curious this charger also includes the battery combiner/isolator relay for supporting 2 battery installations. This makes for a simplified installation...
Re: More electric drama.
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Sat, 14 Jul 2018 15:54:44 -0700
...getting ready to install a battery monitor, I noticed my Yandina isolator was on. The green light, showing combined. I’m pretty sure it...
Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:42:21 -0400
...and the > batteries are relatively new. > > I use a SUREPOWER 1315 isolator for the 2 battery sets. > > When the battery got low, I took...
Buying a Vanagon (Kinda Long)
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Wed, 24 Jun 1998 16:43:49 -0700
...replaced main battery, rebuilt alternator, battery isolator; 7/96: Startup problems: dealer couldn't duplicate; 8/96: Startup problem: connector T21 not making good...
Re: [WetWesties] Aux battery Woahs
Historical mailing list - Rob M
Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:33:00 -0700
...alternator would charge it through the main battery. (There is an > isolator between for when it's off.) > > So, the battery, which I bought...
Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:45:49 +0000
...Another > project is to update from solenoid type isolators (they're rated for > continuous duty) I'm using. > > At this rate I'll never...