At 1:05 PM 6/9/96, Charles R. Roberts wrote:
> Hello Vanagon list, I would like to install a deep cycle aux. Battery
>under the rear seat of a 1985 Westy. I have read that a battery isolator is
>not good,but should use a high amp relay(how high of an amp?). Local RV
>store wants $45 for a battery cut-out relay. Anyone know a cheaper
>alternative? Could you not use, say a 1970's Ford starter relay? (Cost $6).

It will last a couple of hours, then burn out.  Replacing it every couple
of hours, it's not such a bargain.  :)

Camping World sells the correct part for about 12 bucks.  Looks similar to
the Ford starter relay, but is continuous-duty wheras the Ford one isn't.

-David

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David Schwarze                   '73 VW Safare Custom Camper       (Da Boat)
Dallas, Texas, USA               '73 Capri GT 2800                (Da Beast)
e-mail: ddes@anet-dfw.com        '87 Mustang Lx 5.0          (13.986@100.81)
http://www.anet-dfw.com/~ddes    '93 Weber WG-50                  (Da Piano)
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