Recommendations for a Battery Booster / Jump Starter?

[vt_maverick]

Or for about $10 more you can have the same model plus am/fm radio with aux audio in-jack. There is a trade-off over the other model though, you lose a DC power port as well as about a foot and a half of booster cable length.

Wagan Tech Power Dome 2454 EX



Prices on shopping.google.com:

Retailers of Wagan Tech Power Dome 2454 EX's

[circmand]

Check it out...

Wagan Tech Power Dome 2354 on shopping.google.com

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[vt_maverick]

Works fine for me and I'm even on a different computer than the one I made this post on...

[Riff Raff]

Works fine for me and I'm even on a different computer than the one I made this post on...

x2. Your "link" worked fine for me, too. Thanx for the list of bargains VT-MAVERICK. Much appreciated.

[vt_maverick]

Another good option: Cobra CJIC 350



Can be had for as little as $80 + shipping on shopping.google.com.

Advantage over other models: Higher boost power, more traditional (i.e. smaller) footprint than power dome boxes
Disadvantages: Fewer power ports (only 1 AC, 1 DC), no true battery gauge (only vague LEDs), can't find details on cable gauge/length

[Riff Raff]

Another good option: Cobra CJIC 350

Hmmm, me likey a lot. The main definate advantage to the Cobra unit is that it's only 6.25" thick!!! It would be a lot easier to stow in the VX, as opposed to the much bulkier suitcase size Wagan brand models (perhaps the Cobra unit may even fit under the passenger front seat of the VX). Being able to keep it out of sight would also help keep the car burglars away. The limited power port problem can be easily fixed with a simple 3-way plug adapter for each of the two(2) single power ports. Plus, it's a Cobra and their brand (famous for CB's) has always been high quality and the price is right. This one is worth very serious consideration.

[vt_maverick]

Hmmm, me likey a lot. The main definate advantage to the Cobra unit is that it's only 6.25" thick!!! It would be a lot easier to stow in the VX, as opposed to the much bulkier suitcase size Wagan brand models (perhaps the Cobra unit may even fit under the passenger front seat of the VX)...

Doubt that it would fit under the seat, but I'm thinking maybe it would fit inside my Tone box (will measure when I get home and see).

[vt_maverick]

Sam posted this in the Internet Parts Thread so I thought I'd paste it here as well.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/BarnBurners/

Run your electronics and tools anytime, anywhere with Wagan's continuous power AC inverter.
Runs AC equipment in car, SUV, boat and RV
Connects to any 12-volt battery power
Three household AC outlets
Overload protection
Operates with engine turned on or off
Auto reset short circuit protection
Built-in safety features and replaceable fuse
Thermal protection cooling fan
Low battery warning and automatic shut-off
Continuous power: 1250-watt
Peak surge power: 3000-watt
AC output: 115V
DC input: 12V nominal
Dimensions (LxWxH): 12x5-¼x2-3/8”
Weight: 5 lb. 2 oz.
Material: Aluminum

Now I'm thinking of getting a pure jumpstarter with higher CCAs and just supplementing it with this bad boy. Decisions decisions...

[samneil2000]

Herrington has their boost pack on sale for $120.
I have one just like this that a friend gave me. It's pretty sweet. Used it yesterday to boost off my daughter's 4-wheeler.

Clicky

[vt_maverick]

Thanks for bumping the thread sam, I forgot to post that I picked up the Cobra CJIC350 back in December and it's sweet! Fits perfectly in my Tone box between the support posts for the dog barrier, it has great jumping power (already used it 2 or 3 times), and has good pressure on the air compressor (used that a bunch of times already). Probably nicest thing is it holds a charge for a really long time even under heavy use, and it recharges in only 30-60 minutes most of the time.

Strongly recommend this booster for anyone in the market.

[nfpgasmask]

I've actually been thinking about something like this as well. So, one of these devices could jump my Trooper if I was in the middle of nowhere and my battery dies? Is that the main purpose here? Because that is something I would be interested in.

Bart

[vt_maverick]

I've actually been thinking about something like this as well. So, one of these devices could jump my Trooper if I was in the middle of nowhere and my battery dies? Is that the main purpose here? Because that is something I would be interested in.

Bart

That is exactly the purpose. If you're going out in the boonies by yourself, IMO this is a no brainer. I also use the compressor to reinflate the tires after going out on the beach in the Outer Banks because it can be 20-30 miles along paved roads back to the nearest gas station.

[VX KAT]

We have the Duracell 600 Power pack. It's a similar animal, but does not actually have an air compressor on board, which would be handy, since we carry a separate compressor too. It's a 28aH AGM battery so we liked that it can handle vibration and won't spill and can jump start a V8.
http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-6.../dp/B000TKHMWK

For a charger/trickle charger for our AGM batteries we got a CTEK 7002. It's highly recommended for AGM batteries.
http://www.amazon.com/CTEK-Multi-700...5&sr=1-2-fkmr0

[nfpgasmask]

OK yeah, I definitely would want something like this. I don't need it to do anything other than jump me if for some reason the battery dies.

Bart

[vt_maverick]

We have the Duracell 600 Power pack. It's a similar animal, but does not actually have an air compressor on board, which would be handy, since we carry a separate compressor too. It's a 28aH AGM battery so we liked that it can handle vibration and won't spill and can jump start a V8.
http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-6.../dp/B000TKHMWK

FYI, this line of Duracell power packs also retail under a number of other different names (two I've seen are AC Delco and Eliminator, the last of which is linked earlier in this thread). I was originally after the AC Delco version that includes an air compressor, but I couldn't find one for under $150, which made the Cobra an easy decision.