Hi, Scott, doesn't an isolator prevent that?

 Eric
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On Nov 21, 2014, at 1:48 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:

> which is a good system...
> 
> and if the starting battery is really low..
> you want a way to disconnect it ....
> as if it's really low or dead..
> it'll suck too much juice out of the house battery, preventing firing
> the thing up.
> 
> On 11/21/2014 11:30 AM, Mike Miller wrote:
>> Did a similar thing but much less thoughtful of others. Had a switch mounted in the house battery box that couples the two batteries together. Low starting battery? Throw the switch.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Friday, November 21, 2014 1:23 PM, Eric Wunrow <VW@ERICWUNROW.COM> wrote:
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>> 
>> 
>> Since we have a house battery (AGM, 100 amps), I had something done that I thought kinda cool�
>> 
>> When the installer did all the wiring, I had him mount jumper terminals just behind the driver's door on the outside. They're right there if someone is available to jump us, otherwise I can jump myself by running cables from those terminals to our house battery under the sink.
>> 
>> Never needed it� yet� kinda hoping to go dead once so I can enjoy the concept.
>> 
>> Eric
>> Eric Wunrow Pictures
>> 85 S Union Blvd, #Q123
>> Lakewood, CO 80228
>> 
>> 303. 988. 8717
>> VW@EricWunrow.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Nov 21, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>>> 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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