Portable battery jump starter
Hello folks,,had a battery die on me recently,,was lucky to get help jump starting it from a paserby motorist.. Got me thinking if driving somewhere in the outback alone if I should carry some kind...
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A lot of these "chargers" contain just enough juice to trick the car's computer into thinking it has enough juice to start the car. The cold cranking amps are pretty low, and in actuality you're using what's left in you car battery to kick the motor over.
They also work best if you can keep them topped off. That means plugging it into AC when not in use. If you get one, charge it up and then throw it in a basement compartment, it won't be there for you when you need it.
They also work best if you can keep them topped off. That means plugging it into AC when not in use. If you get one, charge it up and then throw it in a basement compartment, it won't be there for you when you need it.
