Go to an RV store and check out their battery isolation relays. I'll bet
you can get one for about $20. Then install it yourself and save more money.

I used to have a Champion RV and it had four deep cycle batteries in it
that were kept charged by one of those relays. I replaced the relay  a
couple of times over the years. Low cost item as I remember.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Neil Wasbrikoff wrote:
> Hello Volks,
>
> I just had my 1987 Westy looked at by VW  - to help determine why my second battery (under the drivers seat) was not charging when I drove it. They determined it was the OEM VW battery relay and that it needs to be replaced.
>
> Cost: $239
>
> It reaised a few questions for me.
>
> 1. Does the cost to replace sound high? It's hard to imagine a relay & wiring costing too much.
>
> 2. Could any one comment on the ease of difficulty of installing or replacing a relay?
>
> 3. Do I need to replace the wireing as well, or can I just replace the relay?
>
> VW wanted to charge me for replacing all the wires, and time involved to do so. When I asked if the wired really needed to be replaced they argued that they did.
>
> 4. Can anyone recommed a place to buy a battery relay? I'd enjoy taking a shot at replacing this myself  and saving some money. I can't afford to spend $239 at this time.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Neil
>
>
>
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