Portable Battery Jump Starter

(SangerTom) · (SangerTom) **Join Date: Aug 2010** 07-02-2011, 7:57 AM

I want to get a portable battery jump starter to keep on the boat. Anyone have one that they recommend? Do you think the Costco one will be fine?

(hatepain) · (hatepain) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 07-02-2011, 10:26 AM

Just about any average jump box will do to give you a quick jump even if your battery is way down.

(brett564) · (brett564) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-03-2011, 6:09 PM

Yup, I think this is one of those things that they are pretty much all the same. I bought a Black and Decker one from Walmart because it had an air compressor also on it. That was almost pointless. The thing took over 1/2 hour just to pump up a low pressure towable. I can only imagine if I had to blow up a 50 PSI tire.

(Jeff) · (Jeff) **Join Date: May 2010** 07-03-2011, 6:31 PM

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Originally Posted by brett564

Yup, I think this is one of those things that they are pretty much all the same. I bought a Black and Decker one from Walmart because it had an air compressor also on it. That was almost pointless. The thing took over 1/2 hour just to pump up a low pressure towable. I can only imagine if I had to blow up a 50 PSI tire.

Those compressors don't move much volume (i.e. Inflating a tube) but do ok on low volume, high pressure applications like a tire. Not ideal for a completely deflated tire but they do a decent job when used to maintain proper inflation. I have one that I use if I don't feel like hauling out the hose for the big compressor.

(wakebrdr94) · (wakebrdr94) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 07-03-2011, 6:37 PM

I actually bought one from wal mart, and it did great most times, but my battery actually got too low to where it didn't work. I upgraded to this one and it has jumped worked out a little better. Just my opinion
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

(tommyg) · (tommyg) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-04-2011, 8:25 AM

Costco one is top notch. Just used it a few times this weekend unfortunately...

(mdaijogo) · (mdaijogo) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 07-04-2011, 9:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyg

Costco one is top notch. Just used it a few times this weekend unfortunately...

Another vote for the Costco Power Station. Used it @ Oroville a couple of weeks ago. Great little box.

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(SangerTom) · (SangerTom) **Join Date: Aug 2010** 07-04-2011, 9:23 PM

For the input. Think I am going with the costco one because oF the return policy

(ercAXISA22) · (ercAXISA22) **Join Date: Dec 2014** 04-20-2015, 9:17 PM

I am looking at a portable small jumper to have in case my batteries on my 5.7 liter engine need jumped. This thread was old but I didn't want to start a new thread.

(volzalum) · (volzalum) **Join Date: May 2009** 04-21-2015, 5:04 AM

Here is what I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Ba...ravity+battery

(mikea) · (mikea) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 04-24-2015, 2:06 PM

I have a craftsman jumper box with:
air compressor ( yes, it takes forever and the pressure gauge on back is not correct)
2-AC outlets ( works as an inverter )
2-12v DC outlets (auto cigarette lighter type)
Blower ( for inflating tubes or sleeping mattress)
USB Charging port
and it will jump start my truck
this has worked fine, my only complaint is the air compressor, but it will get you out of a jam.

I have had to use it in house, to charge phones during power outages.
Better than having to go out to your car to charge.

http://www.craftsman.com/diehard-pla...1&blockType=G1

Mine looks different - older model -?

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Originally Posted by volzalum

Here is what I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Ba...ravity+battery

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