> 	I wish some aftermarket place had a monster big alt 100amps+ 8).

They do. You want 100A, 120A, 150A alternators? Dual-output? 

They are available aftermarket... and they're easy to install. If you
want pretty ones we can get them in all chrome too.

> 	Also, Anybody hook up a 2nd battery. (I have a deepcycle
> 	die-hard marine just waiting to be added.) I'm curious about your 

Yup.

> 	suggestions for isolation. I'm willing to try anything logical.

There are aftermarket isolation transformers and how-to articles in
various car audio magazines.

> 	Bore me to death with technical fufu, I'm an engineer 8>)

I'll have to make a FAQ. :)

> 	This will be the great experimental bus of the decade! I have the 
> 	summer, no job, and no life :)

I still want a 2.5L engine for my Vanagon. :)

--JRP