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Subject:Re: I could use a little help
From:David Beierl
Date:Wed, 2 Jun 2010 11:51:31 -0400

At 10:18 AM 6/2/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>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?

I'd suggest going by weight.  I have an oldish Coleman unit that
weighs eighteen and a half pounds; with the yellow indicator showing
(but not far below the green) it won't quite crank the van fast
enough to start; but after attempting that it enthusiastically
started the 1.8l Prizm.  I've mislaid my little magnetic ammeter so I
can't say just what that is in amps.

To be fair, it's started the van very nicely as a booster when the
van battery won't turn it over at all.

Yours,
David