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Automobile Enthusiasts

JohnnyRingo

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7. Everyone should have a jump box in heir trunk.

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Original post)

Sat Jun 1, 2024, 08:34 AM

Jun 2024

The general rule applies: Don't buy the cheapest one or the most expensive one.
One that says it will start full size trucks is a good idea. Probably talking about $125 at the most.

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Car battery jump starters. Many, many small models. Can they really do it? Do they have the oomph? [View all] keithbvadu2 May 2024 OP

As a car guy ... indigoth May 2024 #1

Yes, they work and are much easier to use, check reviews as some are cheaply built Shellback Squid May 2024 #2

My battery died and the tow truck guy used one of those to jump my car. QED May 2024 #3

This charger has worked well for us. Ialwaysvote May 2024 #4

I bought that battery jumper from Amazon. Works great! Thanks. keithbvadu2 May 2024 #6

I have a 3.3 liter v-6 minivan. So far, these look quite capable. keithbvadu2 May 2024 #5

Everyone should have a jump box in heir trunk. JohnnyRingo Jun 2024 #7

They work. But remember to charge them every 6 weeks or so. 3Hotdogs Jun 2024 #8

Yeah. Mine says 3 months. Don't crank over 3 seconds. keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #9

I have a DieHard that didn't turn over a guy's truck engine, but usonian Jun 2024 #10