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Adding a second battery w/isolator to 99 Dodge Ram 1500 w/AC

I'm thinking of adding a second battery to my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 and using a battery isolater. It looks like there is room on the passenger side that I can easily add a factory battery tray, however, there some AC hoses and other parts in that location. I have 2 questions

1 - Has anyone added a second battery and how difficult is it to relocation those hoses, etc? 2 - Does anyone have any experience with the Sure Power 1314-200 unidirectional isolator?
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Ed
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I have the factory installed 2 battery setup in my '99 Ram. I can post some pictures of the right battery if you want me to. I don't have an isolator.

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Nosey

I've given up on diode type isolators as a bad idea. I use a constant duty solenois to disconnect the battery when the ignition is shut off. It charges with the main battery when running.

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clare at snyder.on.ca

Thanks for the info. I've done a little more research on isolators and agree that the diode type are insufficient. I'm looking at various models of solinoid isolators. I'm in no hurry, I have until June to get something installed.

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Ed

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