In a message dated 6/21/05 2:02:48 AM, mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA writes: << what is the harm in using the Vanagon's electrical system to do emergency field repairs? I am talking about using jumper cables and a coat hanger to fix something in the back country. >> No harm, as long as you know a towing service with a 4X4 rollback. Something like this is best done with an auxiliary welder mounted to your car's engine. But, there's no need to invent the wheel, see: http://www.zena.net Stay tuned, the next subject will be how to flux coat coat hangers. George |
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