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Date:         Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:18:30 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: I could use a little help
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4C064939.2070103@charter.net>
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---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > What capacity in Amps do you think would be appropriate for jump > starting either the Vanagon or another vehicle?

More than one of those cheap portable hot shot devices makes available. Because I hate to leave a person in need, and a shortcoming of the Prius is that one is not supposed to jump another vehicle with it (though it can accept a jump and even has accessible ports for the purpose, since the starting battery is sort of hard to get to), I bought one of those. It would not turn over two different stranded vehicles, though it's indicator lights showed a full charge. I tried it on the camper, same result. So, it was a waste. Does anyone know of one that has a higher amp output and has performed well?

David McNeely


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