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Shellback Squid

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2. Yes, they work and are much easier to use, check reviews as some are cheaply built

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Original post)

Mon May 27, 2024, 11:14 AM

May 2024

I bought this one:

Schumacher Electric SL1639 Lithium Portable Power Pack and Jump Starter for Car, Motorcycle, Truck, and Boat Batteries, 1000 Amps, 12 Volt, Red and Black, 1 Unit

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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