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Subject:Isolator vs. relay
From:Don Hundt
Date:Sun, 17 May 1998 22:14:34 -0700

Hi all,
I am in the process of camperizing my '82 w/rabbit 1.6l  motor. I have
added an aux. battery with an isolator but I seem to be having a
problem. If  I run headlights and heater fan (or anything else with a
big draw) my van will idle roughly and try to die. if I disconnect the
aux battery it idles fine.
I think the isolator is robbing too much power from my 65amp alternator
and not sending enough juice to the fuel pump, thus causing fuel
starvation at idle. I am wondering if  a high power relay in place of
the isolator will cure this problem, also what relay to use and how to
install it.suggestions, comments?
thanks,
Don