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• Re: relay cost question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 14:09:32 -0600
  I think you can buy battery isolation relays from RV supply houses for around $15. I bought one several years back but haven't...
• Re: hardwire jumping a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 20:01:29 -0600
  ...in the off position my isolation relay is in the circuit and operates normally. with the switch on it connects the two batteries together...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:38:36 -0600
  My personal method was to use an isolation relay. there are two opinion areas with the relay. one is the method i chose which...
• Re: camper conversion question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:30:05 -0400
  ...The vanagons with no propane use 12v from the aux battery to drive the reefer, and have an isolation relay that parallels the two...
• Re: Upgrading second battery system
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:41:22 -0700
  ...in my '85 Westy to a Blue Sea automatic charge relay with start isolation. ....... Here is where it gets tricky. The charger runs one...
• A GREAT Battery FAQ
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 20:24:37 -0700
  While researching answers to a question about battery isolation relays on the Vanagon list, I stumbled across an absolutely GREAT FAQ on batteries in...
• Battery isolators vs Relays- was- Why do JC Whitney Battery....
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 14:36:52 -0800
  ...Mark Tom Miller wrote: > > What's wrong with using the relay isolation kit? I put one in my Westy with > excellent results. Very easy...
• Sharing a voltmeter between two batteries
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:57:48 -0500
  ...about the wiring required remove the isolation between the two bateries? I am using the "silver fridge relay" setup from www.vanagon.com Thanks...
• Auxiliary Battery Q: What loads have you moved to the aux battery from starter batt?
  Historical mailing list - vw_traveler
  Wed, 21 May 2003 06:50:19 -0400
  ...In theory, you could argue that with the proper isolation (not restarting relay vs. isolator debate here!!) the starter battery should be reserved only...
• Upgrading second battery system
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:54:16 +0000
  ...in my '85 Westy to a Blue Sea automatic charge relay with start isolation. I thought I would outline what I plan to do...
• Hooking up auxilliary battery when relay is present (Repost)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 09:07:18 -0700
  ...isolation relay. Here 'tis: +----------------- Here's what I did to connect an auxilliary battery in my 87 Westfalia, which came with the relay installed...
• Re: Electric Heaters / isolater
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 16:34:29 -0700
  ...relay. Since I thought this was too wimpy to handle the deep cycle I was installing in my EV I looked into isolation options...
• Re: Sharing a voltmeter between two batteries
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 21:33:03 -0500
  ...about the wiring required remove the isolation >between the two bateries? I am using the "silver fridge >relay" setup from www.vanagon.com > >Thanks...
• Re: Upgrading second battery system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:20:55 -0700
  ...in my '85 Westy to a Blue Sea automatic > charge relay with start isolation. I thought I would outline what I plan > to do...
• Fridge Relay etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 Jul 95 17:32:38 PDT
  ...I don't remember the supplier for Derek's high current relays bu these would be handy for a more sophisticated isolation system. -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al...
• 83 westy auxilliary battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Jean Whetstone
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 19:52:57 -0500
  ...I think this small silver box is called an isolation relay? Someone told me these relays were connected backwards in the vans for 1980...
• Re: relay cost question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 18:37:42 -0600
  Go to an RV store and check out their battery isolation relays. I'll bet you can get one for about $20. Then install...
• Re: Extra battery
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:41:19 -0500
  ...I'd say that the most useful method would be #2 above, relay isolation. I didn't choose it for my setup beacuse I...
• Re: Adding the second battery to the early vanagon ('80)
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 22:16:22 -0700
  ...the easy way to hook up an aux battery when the isolation relay is there, is simply to put it in parallel with the...
• Re: 83 westy auxilliary battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 19:04:02 -0500
  ...I think this small silver box is called an isolation relay? > > Someone told me these relays were connected backwards in the vans for 1980...
• Re: Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 we
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:08:05, -0500
  Re isolation of spare battery in camper...... All you need is a SWITCHABLE (hence the relay) wire going from the regular battery (+) to the...
• Re: relay cost question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 04:36:24 -0800
  The part number for a stock isolation relay in a Vanagon Camper should be P/N 411 915 511B. The drawing on the side...
• Re: westfalia 2nd battery question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:10:01 -0800
  ...a stock installation, it would use the stock auxiliary battery and isolation relay setup used in the non-GL camper models. > Afaik all lights...
• Re: new non-westy fridge
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:21:20 -0400
  ...VAC when parked for more than a couple of hours, an isolation relay and a regular starter battery as a auxiliary battery will suffice...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 May 2009 22:26:06 -0400
  At that point what you really want is an ignition switch or alternator controlled relay. A lot cheaper than the combiner. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 7 Jul 2017 07:18:02 -0700
  ...The relay used thug should be one more suitable for battery isolation charging operation. > For the 6 gauge connection from the chassis battery to...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 10 May 2009 09:04:05 -0700
  Certainly a relay would have worked for my setup, but since I already have the separator installed, I might as well add the battery...
• Re: relay cost question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 09:29:32 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver TJ Hannink wrote: > The part number for a stock isolation relay in a Vanagon Camper should be P/N...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 21 May 2003 09:43:36 -0600
  ...In theory, you could argue that with the proper isolation (not restarting relay vs. isolator debate here!!) the starter battery should be reserved only...
• High Output Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 28 Apr 97 10:20:32 PDT
  ...For the westie owner with an odd relay in the box behind the driver seat this is a battery isolation, charging relay that IS...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Q: What loads have you moved to the aux bat tery from starter batt?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:22:11 -0400
  ...In theory, you could argue that with the proper isolation (not restarting relay vs. isolator debate here!!) the starter battery should be reserved only...
• Re: Battery Under Back Seat
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 15:28:44 PDT
  A relay provides isolation only when the alternator is not running. In this setup a drained aux battery will drain charge from the main...
• Re: fuming battery
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 05:19:36 -0700
  ...They are electrically connected when the van is running by the isolation relay under the drivers seat. > Any words of wisdom clues as to...
• Re: Getting to the interior light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 17 May 2005 07:27:29 EDT
  ...I have a new battery under the driver's seat with an isolation relay so it charges when the alternater is running, and disconnects...
• Re: Why do JC Whitney Battery isolators have this VW caveat?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 15:07:54 -0500
  What's wrong with using the relay isolation kit? I put one in my Westy with excellent results. Very easy to do too! TEMiller...
• Re: fridged removed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 22:24:37 -0600
  ...You can get the same relay (Hella) from bus depot. It's the same one they sell for battery isolation. Let me know if...
• Re: 91 Camper - Factory Default Aux battery install help
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:01:51 -0600
  ...interrupted to terminal 87, which results in the isolation of one battery from another. The relay could accomplish this by itself (though I think...
• Re: Adding the second battery to the early vanagon ('80)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 23:59:16 -0400
  ...the easy way to hook up an aux battery when the isolation relay is there, is simply to put it in parallel with the...
• Getting to the interior light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 May 2005 20:43:34 -0700
  ...I have a new battery under the driver's seat with an isolation relay so it charges when the alternater is running, and disconnects...
• Digifant/Electronics Now Article
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 10:09:18 -0500
  ...from relay2.geis.com (relay2.geis.com [192.77.188.3]) by pipeline.com (8.6.9/8.6.9) with ESMTP id UAA09140...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 May 2009 12:10:11 -0400
  ...Surepower 1315 test report Certainly a relay would have worked for my setup, but since I already have the separator installed, I might as...
• Re: Battery Under Back Seat
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 15:51:52 -0700
  ...Battery Under Back Seat > > > A relay provides isolation only when the alternator is not > running. In this > setup a drained aux battery will drain...
• Re: Which battery terminal off first?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 May 2017 21:39:00 -0400
  ...and the goal of isolation-safety, the rest will fall into place. For most all circuits disconnect devices (switches, relays) open the circuit on...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] More charging system comments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2005 19:10:40 -0400
  ...Any type of switch or relay can also be used for isolation but the term has stuck to the solid state devices. As far...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:25:04 -0800
  >> I'm hoping at least some of this is relay related... and will be a >> simple fix. First, i notice the radio is not...
• Re: CONFUSION
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:42:50 -0500
  ...You have a have to have a method of isolation and if the starter can draw off both batteries then all the wiring and...
• Re: Auxillary batter - isolation device
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 22:34:38 -0700
  ...Seems like it would eliminate all the potential short comings of both the relay and the isolator set ups. But then I wonder what...
• Re: fridge relay nightmare !
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:08:24 -1000
  ...Sounds to me what you want is a load reduction relay .. or an isolation relay ..such that your electronics are powered up only during...
• Re: Auxillary batter - isolation device
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 15:59:56 -0700
  ...Auxillary batter - isolation device > Bill, > > I checked out the literature available on West Marine's web site. The > combiner that is most similar to...
• Re: Adding the second battery to the early vanagon ('80)
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 07:35:59 -0700
  ...the easy way to > hook up an aux battery when the isolation relay is there, is simply to put > it in parallel with the...
• Re: Adding the second battery to the early vanagon ('80)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 12:06:02 -0400
  ...the easy way to >> hook up an aux battery when the isolation relay is there, is simply to >put >> it in parallel with the...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 10 May 2009 09:48:06 -0700
  ...Surepower 1315 test report > > Certainly a relay would have worked for my setup, but since I already > have the separator installed, I might as...
• Re: ground wire ohms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:05:46 -0400
  ...wire to relay panel 50 mV (half watt) relay panel 50 mV (half watt) wire to ignition 30 mV (.3 watt) ign 30 --> X...
• Charging Lithium Battery with Redarc
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Fri, 1 May 2020 04:09:09 -0500
  ...manual isolation switch or similar, and charge the vehicle battery with your 6A charger unhindered.The BCDC1240D will require no additional relay in order...
• Re: testing capacity of house battery
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 18:52:56 -0700
  ...at the car battery to the voltages into & out of the relay and at the house battery terminal. Those voltages should all be pretty...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 00:38:39 -0600
  ...test isolation from 85 to chassis - should be high resistance) if its shorted, disconnect the relay connector and retest from both the relay 85...
• Re: Auxillary batter - isolation device
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 12:31:02 -0400
  ...search on combiner). > >Seems like it would eliminate all the potential short comings of both the >relay and the isolator set ups. But then...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jul 2017 12:20:05 +0000
  ...The relay used thug should be one more suitable for battery isolation charging operation. For the 6 gauge connection from the chassis battery to...
• Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:16:37 -0500
  ...I found the starter cut out relay and determined that the cable from the ignition switch had been cut to install it. Other than...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 May 2009 19:16:05 -0400
  ...Surepower 1315 test report > > Certainly a relay would have worked for my setup, but since I already > have the separator installed, I might as...