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<blockquote data-quote="loopkiller" data-source="post: 5719094" data-attributes="member: 601690">First off, you DO NOT want a solenoid based isolator. You want a diode based unit. Your friend might not know about them. They keep the battery isolated even with the engine running. The solenoid type only disconnect the batteries with the engine off. The proper type of diode isolator should be less than $100.Secondly, since you have plans to upgrade to the 1500W amp, you might want to go with a solution that will be up to par for that system. If you want to buy something to work with your current setup, chances are you will need to upgrade again when you upgrade your system.My suggestion (similar to above) is:1) Big 3 (done)2) Biggest AGM battery you can afford in back3) 200A diode based isolator (see picture below for reference)<img src="http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/loopkiller/isolators.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="loopkiller, post: 5719094, member: 601690"] First off, you DO NOT want a solenoid based isolator. You want a diode based unit. Your friend might not know about them. They keep the battery isolated even with the engine running. The solenoid type only disconnect the batteries with the engine off. The proper type of diode isolator should be less than $100. Secondly, since you have plans to upgrade to the 1500W amp, you might want to go with a solution that will be up to par for that system. If you want to buy something to work with your current setup, chances are you will need to upgrade again when you upgrade your system. My suggestion (similar to above) is: 1) Big 3 (done) 2) Biggest AGM battery you can afford in back 3) 200A diode based isolator (see picture below for reference) [IMG]http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp205/loopkiller/isolators.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]

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