Jump Starter

Katdaddy wrote:
Looking for a recommendation for a portable jump starter and air compressor.

Katdaddy
Depending on what you want to jump start most portable jump starters are under powered.

They may be fine for your toad but not so much for a diesel coach.

Mel
'96 Safari

I used one of these for years when I was tent camping but like said above they are not dependable to use for AUX 12VDC source...



After the new wears off they would not hold a good charge...

Roy Ken

First of all a Group 24 AGM engine starting battery and 1 AWG cables would be minimum to start a pickup diesel engine. We're talking sixty pounds and a second mortgage on the house. You can't get there from here...

I bought a everstart maxx i am thinking like 7 years ago, at the time it was like 70 bucks vs cheap ones that were around 30 bucks. I have used this thing over and over again and it has never let me down. I am expecting it to die pretty quick just because of age but I will definitely replace with a new one if I can find the same one again. It has had enough power to start many vehicles completely dead batteries (lights left on etc) even in 0 degree weather.

It says on the front EverStart maxx Jump STARTER 600 amp starting power 22 amp hour battery.

I have jump-started vehicles from my generator and a Schumacher charger. Not fast, but does the job, and it won't fry a vehicle's engine by the voltage spikes from connecting/disconnecting battery cables.

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
First of all a Group 24 AGM engine starting battery and 1 AWG cables would be minimum to start a pickup diesel engine. We're talking sixty pounds and a second mortgage on the house. You can't get there from here...

Hadn't really done any research on this yet. But that does sound like a dead end.

You mean both in one unit?

This is similar to the one I have. It jumped my truck battery just fine (when I was having trouble before)

Xantrex Jumper & Air Compressor



WoodGlue

I've not found any serious jump starters/air compressors. Instead, I've used a generator, pancake compressor from Wally World (costs a C-note or so), and a dedicated charger. The all in one stuff looks cool, but I've had yet to have it work, other than for charging my smartphone.