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Subject:Re: Need help for forgetful Son -- leaving the lights on -- 84 Vanagon 1.9L engine, automatic transmission
From:Michael McSwain
Date:Mon, 16 Jan 2017 23:10:40 -0500

I did the GoWesty kit on my 84. It was super easy. It has paid for itself
many times over.

On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 3:46 PM, John Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com>
wrote:

> Thank you for all your suggestions.
>
> First, my Son is very experienced at getting the battery charger and
> extension cord out of the garage and letting the battery charge while he
> sleeps.
> Second, I got him a AAA membership that is off of my AAA membership (the
> one with 200 mile towing); however, the morning he needed to call AAA,
> he had left his wallet at home.
> Third, battery is fairly new and the folks at the local Tires Plus have
> watched him grow up so he wouldn't have to spend much for a new battery.
> Fourth, the Go Westy solution looks low cost and easy enough for him to
> install
>
> John
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Dan N wrote:
>
> *"I was gonna say, the best reminder is the cost of a battery. Works
>> like a*
>> *charm."*
>>
>> yup... and few jumps...
>>
>> note: if his van has an aux. battery he can use it to jump himself, no
>> need
>> to wait for someone...
>>
>> :-)
>>
>

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