[xd9x19]

Any of you guys use one of these or recommend a particular size? Battery booster
This is the list from Autozone, but Sam's had a combo 450amp booster and inflator for $49.99. I've got some good 4 guage jumper cables that I usually keep in the Ridgeline, but I was wondering if one of these gizmos would be a good thing to have and what power I might need.

Would a 450 amp fire up the Ridgeline if the battery went out? I think our battery is rated 600 or 700 amps, isn't it?

 

[Ourfarm09]

450 should be fine. The battery booster pack is better then jumper cables because if no one else is around what are you going to hook the other end of the cables to?

 

[xd9x19]

450 should be fine. The battery booster pack is better then jumper cables because if no one else is around what are you going to hook the other end of the cables to?

Yep, that's what I was thinking.

Any idea of how often you have to refresh the thing to keep it charged up?

 

[Ourfarm09]

Yep, that's what I was thinking.

Any idea of how often you have to refresh the thing to keep it charged up?

I have a JNC12/24 booster in my work truck and it will sit for weeks at a time and still start a bus if they aren't completely dead.

 

[skycokid]

Any of you guys use one of these or recommend a particular size? Battery booster
This is the list from Autozone, but Sam's had a combo 450amp booster and inflator for $49.99. I've got some good 4 guage jumper cables that I usually keep in the Ridgeline, but I was wondering if one of these gizmos would be a good thing to have and what power I might need.

Would a 450 amp fire up the Ridgeline if the battery went out? I think our battery is rated 600 or 700 amps, isn't it?

I have and have used this exact (Stanley right?) model for the past two years or so - couldn't be more pleased. I only charged it twice but it never really got weak on me. i recharged it just to be safe. It jump started my DEAD truck battery a half a dozen times earler this summer with no problems whatsoever. Very strong unit. I also use this unit to inflate my kids bike tires and my riding mower tires. i no longer keep jumpers in my truck and this thing lays flat in the under rear seat tray.

Sam's had a 350 unit for $5 cheaper but the extra money is a no brainer for the 450.

 

[Embo_9]

As I recall the manual says something like once a month for the recharge.

 

[xd9x19]

I have and have used this exact (Stanley right?) model for the past two years or so - couldn't be more pleased. I only charged it twice but it never really got weak on me. i recharged it just to be safe. It jump started my DEAD truck battery a half a dozen times earler this summer with no problems whatsoever. Very strong unit. I also use this unit to inflate my kids bike tires and my riding mower tires. i no longer keep jumpers in my truck and this thing lays flat in the under rear seat tray.

Sam's had a 350 unit for $5 cheaper but the extra money is a no brainer for the 450.

Yes, skycokid, I believe the unit at Sam's is a Stanley.

 

[xd9x19]

COSTCO has a booster with 700 or 750A for $20 more....$69.99.

Worth the extra $20 for the additional power? Both can double as tire inflators.

 

[tacky1]

This is the one I use.. Works class, I use it most weekend to pump ATV wheels (5 atvs) and a couple of dirt bikes, Also used non stop by my kids to pump bicycles, footballs etc, I use the booster to start the quads, truck when I run the battery down, I recharge it roughly once a month, It is superb...

$69.00 in Costco

 

[Outfitter]

I have been using the Black and Decker Electromate 400 for many years at the ranch and love it. Air up ATV tires, jump start dead batteries in vehicles and ATV's and power a/c items (TV, lights, water transfer pump etc). I charge it once a month or after heavy use and it stays in the Ridgelines trunk year round.

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051

 

[xd9x19]

Well, the Sam's closest to me sold out of the original model. Picked up a different Stanley-branded model for $40 with 300A and a peak of 600A. Just a battery booster, no inflator.

 

[John's Ridge]

I have the orginal one you saw at Sams (Stanley w/inflator)and it works great!!! I was in Sams today and saw the one you are talking about. It is a lot more streamlined and it too being a Stanley feel that it will work great. I tried one on the cheap ones at Wallmart and it was not good. I love having one of these in the trunk and it is like an insurance plan, you know how good it is when you need it!:act035:

 

[speedlever]

Jumping into this discussion a bit late, how does this one compare to the Home Depot, Stanley, or other option:

Or this one:

... while researching this, I've decided to get the JNC660.

 

[skycokid]

Here is the exact model that I have been using for the past few years-just noticed it on sale at walmart.com:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-500-Amp-Jump-Starter-with-Compressor/13035281

Does a really good job if anyone is shopping for one.

 

[rollinhonda]

Here is the exact model that I have been using for the past few years-just noticed it on sale at walmart.com:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-500-Amp-Jump-Starter-with-Compressor/13035281

Does a really good job if anyone is shopping for one.

If that doesn't jump start your car it might work on someone's heart!

 

[wrenrj1]

Just remember that these things need to be replaced every few years, they're just like batteries in our other rechargeable tools. Also remember that they lose charge over time, so charge them up at least quarterly. I have a HUSKY (HD) that's been great over the last five years or so, but it's been relegated to the home preparedness shelf for general power. I bought a new Charger for the RL to proved a bigger punch when needed.

 

[breye]

So maybe something like this would be better.http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-5100-Jumper-Cables-Protection/dp/B002RRZX06/

 

[speedlever]

I don't think so, for two reasons:
1) the product is unavailable
2) it requires another battery (vehicle) in order to use it

Otherwise, it is a pretty cool product.

Edit: why would it say it doesn't fit my 2008 Honda Ridgeline? That is strange.

 

[wrenrj1]

Just an afterthought, check the warranty out, and buy the one with the longest warranty. Keep the box/receipt. Close to the warranty? check it out and see how long it's holding a charge and decide if it needs to be returned.

 

[Slider]

The JNC300XL is all you need. I've had 3 for two-three years and have started everything from my son's Civic to my neighbors 6.0 GMC. One of the best things I've ever bought.