i have a similar situation where I don't start my Vanagon for extended
time. A small solar panel (solar  Battery Trickle Charger) (like f.ex.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-50022-Battery-Trickle-Charger/dp/B0006JO0TC/ref=pd_sim_263_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41moN1HIdEL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0BD0P80KA9YSYXJDXTQB)
helped me out. It plugs into the "cigarette lighter" and since then I don't
not have any issues anymore with an empty battery.

Karl.

On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 9:35 AM, Raymond Markett <raym02@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone