portable battery jumper

[rjcassling]

https://www.halo2cloud.com/collections/halo-bolt/products/halo-bolt-acdc-portablecharger-car-jumper-with-ac-outlet-car-charger?variant=4017580212247&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_vfcBRDJARIsAJafEnFbcpCkb5qV3nmSV_F__jcOX8sciKqpqohsJyKqIjg0STzdQP6RgKEaAkWPEALw_wcB

My battery is beginning to act a bit tired, and rather than just replace it, I'm looking for a portable battery jumper system for the final emergency.

Does anyone have experience with the Halo-bolt or other system.

Thanks

[rjcassling]

https://www.amazon.com/Winplus-Jump-Start-Portable-Power/dp/B01LXDIO79

Here is another one.

So many to choose from.


Thanks

[greekz]

Checking instructions on the reproduction battery that I have, which you might have, says do not jump start.  Now, maybe if the battery is on its last legs, it will not harm the battery and get you home.  Not sure what will happen if you jump start.  Maybe a call to the manufacturer will give you the reason they say do not jump start.  Of course, if it is not a reproduction battery, it will not matter.

Good luck.

Greek

[CSX 4133]

Depending on the over all condition of your existing battery perhaps a battery tender would be a better choice. There are many options if you go this route, here is one I'm familair with.

http://www.batterytender.com

[rjcassling]

I've been using a battery tender for a long time

Looking for that worst case emergency start up

[CSX 4133]

Ok. I have a heavy duty NOCO jump starter for the "just in case" scenario. They offer a wide range of capabilities, power wise, and multiple starts on a single charge. I had one of the big cumbersome box jump starters but it died in a little over a year, these are far superior.

https://no.co/20-boost-limited-time?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvuzfifXA3QIVhJOzCh2SOA8FEAAYASAAEgJplfD_BwE

[rjcassling]

The heavy duty starter looks perfect.

Thanks

[Don Johnston]

On some newer generation computer controlled cars, a power surge from a jump start might damage the ECU.  I have not come across that problem yet with the lithium units with there lower amp rate, but have heard that it happens.  These lithium battery units might start a high compression V8 if there is a little charge left in the car battery.  If the battery is completely dead, usually not.  They vary in cranking power, depending on model and price.  Costco has a decent one, but for juice, I get mine from Snap-On.  Most will get a 4 or 6 cylinder engine going.

I have to keep these lithium units in my post-2011 Mustang/Shelby cars as the cars do not have a key lock for the trunk, only a power lock.  If you have a dead battery, your trunk does not open. 

[vtgt500]

Couple years ago was at an auto trade show where Sears exhibited their Craftsman tools.  Was shown their new, compact lithium jump starters.  Have two nieces in college thinking it would make a good Christmas gift.  Discovered these were a hot item here in the northeast having to drive 100+ miles to find a store with inventory.  Last winter one of the girls used the unit to start her roommates car.  Reports were it worked flawlessly.
https://www.sears.com/diehard-lithium-ion-jump-starter/p-02843448000P?sid=IDx01192011x202447539&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycC3iOTC3QIVjYuzCh0ldgm3EAYYBSABEgLUV_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLKq2Y3kwt0CFeu0swodTsYCPQ

[Mikelj5S230]

This is what I have been using, it is very powerful and not too heavy:

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB70-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B016UG6PWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537224478&sr=8-1&keywords=Boost+HD+2000A+UltraSafe+Lithium+Jump+Starter

[Bigfoot]

I want one of those big bastards like the garages have.
Snap On?

[Mikelj5S230]

Too big, bulky, and heavy Biggie.....go with high tech stuff........

[Don Johnston]

I keep a larger portable unit in the Shelbys and in my daily driver Explorer.  Most uses are for helping others in parking lots.  The big toys require more checks for recharging as they have liquid cel batteries, not lithium. They have better crank amps for larger engines or completely dead auto batteries ans most have an air pump.

[66TotalPerf]

I've had this DeWalt unit for over a year and it's top notch!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD6XBCM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What I love about it is it has the following built-in: battery jumper, digitally controlled air compressor, bright LED lights, USB charging ports, and alternator tester. I've used everything except the alternator tester. The air comp I've actually used more than anything as it allows you to set the tire pressure then click pump and it will stop pumping once that PSI is reached. Additionally, the battery easily allows pumping up 4 car tires and it'll still have 80% battery. I leave the unit in my trunk and take it out every 1-2 months to recharge it and the battery is usually still close to full.

[stangman39]

I want one of those big bastards like the garages have.
Snap On?

Bigfoot,

I've had this one for over a year and it has worked well for me.  Charges batteries real quick and has jumpstart feature.
Got mixed reviews on Amazon but has done well for me.  I'm sure there are other similar brands out there.  SnapOn probably one of the more expensive ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Cat-CBC40EW-Battery-Charger-Engine/dp/B00PP6LJ1I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1540817108&sr=8-4&keywords=cat+battery+charger

Obviously this one just stays in my garage.  I have a couple older bulky battery packs for travel and the newer smaller one from Costco