Jump box?

[Craftsman_88]

So I searched around and saw them mentioned, but no real info. I carry jumper cables but they are of no good if I cant find someone to jump me. I know harbor freight sells jump boxes but I am not sure they are the greatest, however snap on sells one too that is quite expensive. Does anyone have any info on any jump boxes that are decent quality for a decent price? Or are jump boxes even that good for a just incase type thing?

 

[Hammer1963]

Good question. I'm in the same boat. Eager for the replies, because the ones we have had at work have not held up at all

 

[curtrnev]

Here is a link to the one I own. I have had to replace the battery once. Age good question probably close to 20 years old, I use it probably once a week and charge it after each use.http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/product.aspx?ProductId=19593

 

[yogitech]

I have two JNC600's and love them, never let me down. I have one at work and one in the back of my truck. I've had the one in my truck for months without recharge and it reads 75% left. You can't beat them for the price. Never had much luck with the HF version...

http://www.tooltopia.com/solar-jnc660.aspx

 

[74grabber]

Huh good thread I have been thinking about one of these to. Myluck I would never charge it though :-/ would almost need one thats plugged in all the time so it would have a charge when I needed it hopefully LOL

 

[klhitman]

I have one from Walmart that I got for ChristmAs one year Aa long as I keep it charged it will jump my car everytime. It's a cheap one but it works for me

 

[Farmrod]

I've got both the JNC4000 and the JNC660 love them both and would highly recommend either

 

[Jbullfrog]

Any of the Solar brand pacs are great and reasonably priced. I have had my 12/24 truck pac for 10 years now, and it still works great.

 

[Octarine]

I like the schumacher ones the best. Their newest uses an agm gel battery so it should last much longer in the trunk.

 

[Scout Driver]

My AC Delco branded jump box has been flawless over the last 5 or 6 years I have had it. I've started a car 3 or 4 times off of it and there is still reserve power.

Scott

 

[Guns R Tools]

Typical jumpers have this type of batteries inside.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200390377_200390377

I had chance to get one from broken jumper. Works fine. Bit hard to get a good grip with jumper cables though.

I keep one in card board box and charge with trickle charger regularly.

 

[LWaite]

Cornwell has some good ones

 

[JASTECH]

Just buy a large battery box and build your own. Use a Oddeyse battery, add 2 heavy duty 12vdc cig. lighter plugs w/switches that light up (LED) and any other connection you need all fused of course. I think it would be the best. I run dual batteries in my 73' Scout II, F-350 and will do same with 76' Scout II and CJ5. Then use battery seperator like the Wrangler one or Painless Wiring ect. And your jumpers will hook up in front by the bumper so you don't need to pop the hood.

Thanks, JASTECH

 

[NJHandyGuy]

i would reccomend the harbor freight to noone 1 use and it's down for the count i'll look tomorrow to see what i have in the trucks i never remember to charge tehm but have down 14 j/s's in a 16 hour perod on it it kicks ***

 

[I can fix anything]

I like the schumacher ones the best. Their newest uses an agm gel battery so it should last much longer in the trunk.

 

[daveblank]

I have two JNC600's and love them, never let me down. I have one at work and one in the back of my truck. I've had the one in my truck for months without recharge and it reads 75% left. You can't beat them for the price. Never had much luck with the HF version...

http://www.tooltopia.com/solar-jnc660.aspx

The JNC660 wins hands down.

 

[AdamsAutoAdvice]

Anyone hjave the JumpBoxes at HF? How are those?

 

[csargents1546]

Here is the one we have at work, gets uset on a daily basis, has enought power to start a 7.3L naviastar diesel in the North Dakota cold.

http://www.tooltopia.com/solar-es1224.aspx

 

[rayh91]

My coworker has a Mac branded JNC300. Works great and it's lightweight.

If that's not enough to start something, I have another coworker that has a JNC 660. I don't like lugging that around though.

I'd recommend both of them.

 

[Lotek]

I have a Solar, works great, looks identical to the jnc except for the color, won't jump a dead diesel, but what will?

 

[jayoldschool]

I have a Canadian Tire one. 700A. Ten years old, works perfectly. Starts a car much easier than my big rolling charger/booster.

 

[smogtech]

my buddy next to me at work has a hf one. it works out ok. we use it mainly as a maintainer when doijg compression test or pcm reprograms. we jumped a few cars with it nothing over 600 cca though as we work at honda. anything bigger like trucks etc i would get a solar.

 

[gte718p]

Here is the one we have at work, gets uset on a daily basis, has enought power to start a 7.3L naviastar diesel in the North Dakota cold.

http://www.tooltopia.com/solar-es1224.aspx

That's nice, but $300 is way over kill. I made my own. It's not as pretty but does a great job. I have $200 in and have a 800 cca which I have not seen matched on any jump box

 

[Coach James]

Any experience with either of these?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher-XP2260-6-in-1-Jump-Starter/15140205?findingMethod=rr

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher-XP750-Jump-Starter/15140204?findingMethod=rr#Specifications


http://www.walmart.com/ip/SOLAR-JNC...er-1100-Peak-Amps.-325-Cranking-Amps/16480972

Coach

 

[shampoop]

If using in a shop setting I have always hated using jump boxes. I MUCH prefer using a home made solution. Where i'm currently at we use a basic hand truck with a normal car battery attatched to it. We have some nice flexible welding style 2/0 gauge cable with clamps like this that work awesome even with gm side terminal batteries. Taken from an old broken battery load tester.

Tons of power, much easier to move, better longer leads and better clamps. Instant starting power even with zero assistance from the vehicles battery.