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What is a good portable car jumper to get?
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:03 pm
I want to get one for my wife so if she has to jump start her car leaving work or somewhere she can do it herself easily without relying on jumper cables to put on another vehicle.
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Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:05 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Youd do better asking this on the outdoor board. All youre gonna get here is trolls.
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:06 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:07 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:10 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I have one by Stanley but it is pretty big.
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:10 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I have a bunch of old car so I've got several jump boxes. I have not had trouble with any of them. I would get one that is overpowered for her car as long as weight is not a problem. An underpowered charger will often be insufficient to start the car
Posted on 2/22/20 at 8:19 pm to Byrdybyrd05
[link=(Duracell DRLJS20 Black Universal 12V 1100 Amp Lithium Ion Emergency Jump Starter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1TWYLF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jdEuEbQKGRCTW)]LINK[/link]
Someone gave me this one for Christmas a year ago. Only had to use it a couple times but it worked no problem.
Not sure why my link won’t isn’t working as usual.
Someone gave me this one for Christmas a year ago. Only had to use it a couple times but it worked no problem.
Not sure why my link won’t isn’t working as usual.
This post was edited on 2/22/20 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 2/22/20 at 8:32 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Weego 44 ($80 Amazon). Tiny and powerful. Started my 150 Yamaha outboard too. USB ports as well. Problem is women will deplete the charge with their phones LINK
Posted on 2/22/20 at 8:38 pm to EA6B
quote:
have one by Stanley but it is pretty big.
So do we. Stanley jumper
We got it because it also has an air compressor and USB port as well.
Used it a couple of times, it works. You can get it in different amperages.
Does take up a fair bit of room in the trunk/car.
Posted on 2/22/20 at 8:39 pm to Byrdybyrd05
You should just get AAA.
Posted on 2/22/20 at 8:42 pm to Puffoluffagus
I have this one by Stanley. Works great. LINK
ETA it also has a compressor and an alternator tester
ETA it also has a compressor and an alternator tester
This post was edited on 2/22/20 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 2/22/20 at 10:00 pm to Byrdybyrd05
YouTube channel Project Farm did a review of several jump boxes. He does a really good job testing stuff.
Project Farm jump box review
Project Farm jump box review
Posted on 2/22/20 at 10:03 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Jump-N-Carry is the only good choice. I lived in PA and those shitty NOCO units couldn't start shite in the winter. Yes, it's a heavy sumbitch but it works where lesser units don't.
Posted on 2/22/20 at 10:12 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I have the NOCO Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp
Posted on 2/22/20 at 10:20 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Any of the highly rated ones from Amazon.
Be sure she is clear on how to use it and that the battery terminals are easily accessible. On a lot of newer cars, they are a pita to get to.
It is basically a high-discharge capacitor, so just give her a quick lesson on how to use it.
Be sure she is clear on how to use it and that the battery terminals are easily accessible. On a lot of newer cars, they are a pita to get to.
It is basically a high-discharge capacitor, so just give her a quick lesson on how to use it.
Posted on 2/22/20 at 10:56 pm to Byrdybyrd05
If you have Verizon just spend a couple of extra bucks for their roadside service.
If you have USAA roadside service comes with your account.
Or, just subscribe to AAA.
It's not worth asking a female loved one to figure out how to properly jump a car or fix a tire when you can have someone come and do it for her.
If you have USAA roadside service comes with your account.
Or, just subscribe to AAA.
It's not worth asking a female loved one to figure out how to properly jump a car or fix a tire when you can have someone come and do it for her.
Posted on 2/23/20 at 3:38 am to Byrdybyrd05
I would advise to get the most powerful and simple unit that you can get. Basic is better.
I bought one of the Stanley units back in Sep. at Walmart that had the built in air compressor, led Light, USB plugs and an inverter with a 110AC outlet. It cost 100 bucks.
The week before Christmas, I needed to use it. The first time. Battery was dead on one of our vehicles in The driveway. It would not start that vehicle for some reason. The computer kept tripping out of the jumper mode and the air compressor would start.
Had to drag out my 30 foot cables anyway and the vehicle fired right up. Luckily, Walmart refunded my money on that POS.
My advice: Get a jumper box that has one damn function.
I bought one of the Stanley units back in Sep. at Walmart that had the built in air compressor, led Light, USB plugs and an inverter with a 110AC outlet. It cost 100 bucks.
The week before Christmas, I needed to use it. The first time. Battery was dead on one of our vehicles in The driveway. It would not start that vehicle for some reason. The computer kept tripping out of the jumper mode and the air compressor would start.
Had to drag out my 30 foot cables anyway and the vehicle fired right up. Luckily, Walmart refunded my money on that POS.
My advice: Get a jumper box that has one damn function.
Posted on 2/23/20 at 7:24 am to Byrdybyrd05
As many as stated, NOCO.
They make very high quality, very robust charging products. Only downside is theyre a little pricey.
I have one of their Gen 4, 4-bank battery tender-chargers that I use to keep my boat, tractor, riding mower and truck battery topped off. I also have one of their jump starters. GB70. I've used it a few times works very well and you can get multiple jumps off of it.
But as Auburn fan auggie stated, when it comes to emergency products like jumpstarters you want something simple. The simpler the better. Reliability is key. Stick to the KISS philosophy.
They make very high quality, very robust charging products. Only downside is theyre a little pricey.
I have one of their Gen 4, 4-bank battery tender-chargers that I use to keep my boat, tractor, riding mower and truck battery topped off. I also have one of their jump starters. GB70. I've used it a few times works very well and you can get multiple jumps off of it.
But as Auburn fan auggie stated, when it comes to emergency products like jumpstarters you want something simple. The simpler the better. Reliability is key. Stick to the KISS philosophy.
This post was edited on 2/23/20 at 7:29 am
Posted on 2/23/20 at 8:56 am to Byrdybyrd05
You have to remember to bring it in and charge it up every quarter or so. Or you end up like a lady I know whose father gave her one. She put it in the trunk, but it was dead when she needed it a year later.
Charge it around calendar events (easy to remember), and you'll be good. Christmas/New Years, Spring Time Change, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving.
I typed up simple and fool-proof instructions, printed them in large type, and put them in the case.
A lady had a dead battery, and a bunch of guys were standing around her car with a jumper looking clueless. My wife got hers out, followed the instructions, and got the lady on her way.
Charge it around calendar events (easy to remember), and you'll be good. Christmas/New Years, Spring Time Change, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving.
I typed up simple and fool-proof instructions, printed them in large type, and put them in the case.
A lady had a dead battery, and a bunch of guys were standing around her car with a jumper looking clueless. My wife got hers out, followed the instructions, and got the lady on her way.
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