Looking for suggestions for a Jump Starter, to keep in vehicle at all times. Has anyone had any luck with the small Lithium Ion Battery Jump Starters? There's a ton of different ones on Amazon. Difficult to tell which are good quality vs. cheap knock-off's though, and of course there's 'fake reviews' to also consider. I want the smallest, lightest, most powerful, most reliable, and cheapest unit that is available. Curious also what your opinion is for the 'smallest sensible' Peak Amps I should be considering. Thanks, Simon.

 

Update - Out of curiosity I just did a quick search on Slickdeals.net to see if there was anything trending, and this was on there - https://slickdeals.net/f/11679855-ca...archBarV2Algo1 so I just ordered one. Amazon. 1200 Peak Amps and 20100mAh for $45. 1 year warranty. I'll report back after I use it a few times. Figured it's worth trying for that price. Cheers, Simon.

 

Not asking for much, huh...

 

 

Front Runner sells the GB70 for $199, so it pays to shop around. Have been considering it. I always get hung up on whether more amps are better, or unnecessary. The 1000 amp is only $99......decisions decisions.

 

I have the DB Power 600 Amp jump starter, and found that it's more than strong enough - amazing how little of its charge (~3% of the total) gets used in a jump. I like that it has multiple output modes, as well (you can use it charge USB devices in a pinch), and a readout that shows how much of the charge is left in it. Costs about $60 on Amazon right now, and it gets consistently high customer ratings.
-Captain Sygo

 

Just bought one at Harbor Freight -- Viking, I think? ~$80

Boating two weeks ago and the boat wouldn't start after we'd been sitting in the sun all afternoon.

Guy nearby had one of these so I had the opportunity to try before I bought ;-) Turned the big 5.7L 350 over nicely. He's used it on his 454 several, times -- said it worked fine.

YMMV

 

Offering a different approach to the problem but it is a little more than $200. I installed an auxiliary battery in left side battery box under the hood which also solved the problem of where to store it and still keep it handy when needed, and I never worry if it is charged or not or if I left it at home after I cleaned out the car after the last adventure.

Plus, how many times have we fixed a warning light or DTC code by recharging/replacing the battery? This has all but eliminated that for me. (I did replace the alternator recently, but it was still working and had no codes while it made this awful whining noise)

Best of luck on your choice, you certainly came to right place, as there is a large number of people here who more than willing to help out.

Let us know what you decide.

Jeff

GENERAL DISCLAIMER: I may be wrong and quite often....... I am

 

I use the NOCO Lithium Ion ones, it's not a good idea to buy cheap ones because I've heard of people having meltdowns. My GB70 is my go to on my service rig. It has started everything I've thrown at it, including tractors, forklifts, and smaller construction equipment without batteries.
I also have a couple of Everstart maxx Jump Starter packs. I highly recommend this product and this particular model.

 

I've used the Hulkman alpha 85s for almost two years now, and it has worked great so far. Believe it's 2000CCA and it has a built in battery warming circuit for when it is cold.

(https://www.hulkman.com/pages/alpha8...kaAqUPEALw_wcB)