>> Do any of you ever use portable battery chargers to jump start your
vans? I'm thinking about buying one and wonder if anyone has any
recommendations. <<

I always carry one. I buy one about ever 2-3 years from Costco after they
wear out. The latest one I bought was this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Wagan-Tech-Watt-Power-Dome/dp/B000GPV2QA/ref=pd_bbs_sr
_1/102-2063980-8298517?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1184872375&sr=8-1

A little larger than I usually get but this one has a built in power
inverter which is really handy.

Bryan