Jump starting

[salty]

I've been neglecting my Cerbera and not taking it for its usual thrashing, and as you can guess, the battery is flat (really annoying when you're solar panel trickle charger wasn't plugged in - Doh!).

Well, managed to gain access to the engine bay, and connected an additional battery in serial so that I could close the doors properly.

The only problem is I cannot get the battery out, the retaining bolt holding the battery in is solid, and there's no room to get purchase on the spanner.

So, I was wondering what peoples thoughts are on jump starting? I was always informed not to do it on the Cerbera, so does anyone have any experience/advice on jump starting. Yes, No, or unsure?

I'd hate to have to call out the AA to get them to remove a stupid bolt.

Thanks

Paul

[salty]

Cheers guys, as always a wonderful source of information.

I'll give it a try tonight, and go for a long drive.

Next time I'll ensure the damn solar charger is plugged in.

Serial/Parallel - Been a while since my 'O' level physics!

[salty]

Yeah, I've had the battery out before (1st year of usual "teathing" problems), but as far as I know, its been in there for the last 2 and a half.

Slightly lacking at the moment in useful tools, as my mechanic friend is out in Poland.

Already got the heavy-duty jump leads, but think I'll give the extra battery a miss.

As I said, my own stoopid fault. And I'm obviously a bad boy for not taking the Cerbera out for (at least) a weekly drive over the last month.

Thanks for all your insights, off to have a rag - oooh nice looking ice.

Paul