In a message dated 2/15/2016 9:35:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
raym02@YAHOO.COM writes:

Unfortunately, my Vanagon sometimes sits for months and the battery  runs
down. Does anyone know of an easy way to jump start a Vanagon without
opening up the battery compartment?  Has anyone added external battery
connections for jump starting or  charging?

Thanks,

Raymond

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terry k makes a jumper setup for the vanagon..its on his website:

vanagonwestfaliaaccessories.com