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dockmasterdave
Explorer
Jun 24, 2016

Battery "jump packs"

I have one of these in the tt for emergency jump starts, and have used it to run tv and ant booster in a pinch.
My question would be, if it is used, can it be recharged from my tow vehicle?
Can I make up a cord to go from the 12 volt receptacle on the jump pack, to a 12v accessory outlet in the truck?
Would I need to use a small inverter to charge it via the 120 plug?
I appreciate any opinions and look forward to the gurus setting me straight.
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  • dockmasterdave's avatar
    dockmasterdave
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2016
    I don't have it here.
    I believe it is a Schumacher @ 600 amp, without a compressor.
    @ 2 years old from Wally World.
    I'll check it out when I get home.
    I'm pretty sure I could charge it with 120v off an inverter, but I have no idea what the current draw would be.
    I think my inverter is only 200 watt, it is strictly used for small emergency powered items such as phone chargers.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2016
    Brand and model number?

    Mine came with a cord to plug into the vehicle accessory outlet for charging.
  • Golfcart's avatar
    Golfcart
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2016
    Not sure of the type you have, but the one i have I can reverse charge the pack off the jumper cables on it

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