Connect the (-) terminal of the aux battery to the chassis, then run a cable
between the positive terminals of the batteries.

Tim Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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----- Original Message -----
From: Russell, William <william.russell@UW-INC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 10:17 AM
Subject: Charging Second Battery

> I am heading off for the weekend and thought that it might be a good
> idea for me to charge my second battery (which is not yet connected but
> is sitting under the drivers seat) so that in an emergency I can jump
> from it.  Is there a way to hook up jumper cables while the van is
> running in order to charge the second battery as well?
>
>
>
> \/\/i!!y
>
> 1980 Westy "Jazzy"