It really does work.  I've used it now on 3 different Vanagons, all with completely dead batteries.  Hook up the leads and crank.  Worked every time.  The only caveat is that you shouldn't crank for more than ~5 seconds at a time as the leads will get too hot and eventually blow the inline fuse.  

It's not a jumper battery for cars with running issues.  Not a good choice for troubleshooting.

Apparently, they're quite popular with the buyers at the dealer auctions...

Cheers, 

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Neil N
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 9:33 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Recommended battery booster works great

That's pretty impressive.

A quick google tells me that yes, in fact, people have successfully jump started a vehicle several times. (Amazon.com review) But then
this IS the internet .....    ;)

Sounds like a useful tool. Especially if one is out in the boonies.
Heck. Even if it were used as back up for important things like cell phones.

Neil.

On 11/21/14, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:

> Has 8 jump starts on one charge?  Seriously?!  Is that possible?

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