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Recommendations for a Battery Booster / Jump Starter?
Looking to buy a battery booster / jump starter but there are so many options to choose from! Do you guys have any experience or recommendations? I want something with a long life between charges, enough juice to jump any size engine, and on-board power ports for charging/running additional stuff. Built-in air compressor would be nice, but jumping is the priority. Oh, and trying to stay under $200 if possible.
Thoughts? Thanks!
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I picked up one of the 'cheapo' ones at a truck stop a few years ago (I was on a 300 mile trip when my battery decided to go Tango Uniform).
The only problem I ever had with it is that I lost the charger & never got around to making a new one.
The best thing is to add a switched 12V power jack wherever you plan to store it in the VX. Keep it plugged in alla time & it'll always be ready for you.
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The way they charge can shorten battery life. Get a trickle charger they slowly charge during the sit ona cycke so as to prolong the life no brand names come to mind but under $200 should be easy
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Another VX with jumper cables!
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Originally Posted by Triathlete
Another VX with jumper cables!
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are you looking for something portable? the Die Hard 1150 is around $110.. it will hold its charge for 30 days, jump start just about anything, has 2 12v outlets, 2 120v outlets, a 125psi compressor, its not really meant to charge though, just to jump a car, as far as i know it also needs to be charged at home and will not recharge in a vehicle
if youre looking for somewhere to put an additional outlet in the vx.. try this
Last edited by etlsport : 11/13/2009 at 05:55 PM
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Exact same for me, I had one I picked up at Wal-Mart years ago after a similar experience but lost the charger during a move. I just tossed it anyway, it took FOREVER to charge and lost the charge ridiculously fast when you used it for anything, including charging phones. Looking for something more high quality and durable this time around.
circ - Good point on the trickle charger. I've seen them sold separately, but it looks like some boosters come with an "intelligent charger" included that automatically switches between active charging and trickling depending upon battery level.
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Sorry, should have said that in the first post, definitely looking for a portable unit. I looked at the Die Hard unit too, but 125psi is pretty wimpy. I had one that size that came in an emergency kit, and it burned up trying to inflate my tire (not on the VX though) to only 35 psi. There are two I've got my eye on that push 260 psi, which I think is about the best you can do without a full-on on-board air system.
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I've been using a "Portable Power Station" that I picked up at Costco, for a few years. The charger is built in, and I keep it plugged into the wall until I need it. Up until last week it would start anything that was dead, from my lawn tractor to my 429 Cobra. (Last week it failed to start the Cobra (dead battery), so I think it has reached it's end.) It has 2 12-vole outlets, and a tire pump, but I've never used either.
At the same time, I keep my Cobra battery on a Deltran Battery Tender whenever it is parked. It usually kept the battery ready to start the car, even though I may go months between runs. The Cobra bettery finally died after 5+ years, which is pretty good for rarely being used.
I'm thinking of getting a waterproof Battery Tender for my Mustang, since it sits outside for weeks without starting.
Gregg
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VT-MAVERICK--- Go to: www.HerringtonCatalog.com and click-on "Motoring" accessories.
They have an awesome "portable" battery booster/jumper with 260 PSI inflater which also has both 12Volt outlets (2-each) and AC-power inverter outlets (2-each). It sells for just under $160 each.
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http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/...3P/reviews.htm
These things are brilliant.
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I saw this the other day under it's OEM name of Wagan Tech. They produce a whole range of these "power domes" that are available from a number of retailers. Definitely pretty cool.VT-MAVERICK--- Go to: www.HerringtonCatalog.com and click-on "Motoring" accessories.
They have an awesome "portable" battery booster/jumper with 260 PSI inflater which also has both 12Volt outlets (2-each) and AC-power inverter outlets (2-each). It sells for just under $160 each.
Wagan Tech Power Domes
Model 2354 is the one we're discussing:
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... and other on-line retailers offer them for as little as $99.95 incl. shipping.VT-MAVERICK--- Go to: www.HerringtonCatalog.com and click-on "Motoring" accessories.
They have an awesome "portable" battery booster/jumper with 260 PSI inflater which also has both 12Volt outlets (2-each) and AC-power inverter outlets (2-each). It sells for just under $160 each.
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... and other on-line retailers offer them for as little as $99.95 incl. shipping.WTF!!! Who are they VT-MAVERICK??? Please post all applicable websites, and share your knowledge for great bargains.
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Check it out...
Wagan Tech Power Dome 2354 on shopping.google.com
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