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What's everyone use for battery jump starter

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by QuicksandYoda, Mar 13, 2020.

  1. Mar 13, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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    QuicksandYoda

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    I've always had jumper cables, but found myself out in the middle of the Everglades with no one around for miles. Jumper cables aren't gonna help me out there lol. What's everyone use for a portable battery jump starter? Or what's one not to pick up?
     
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  2. Mar 13, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    An extra battery

     
  3. Mar 13, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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    heybronicetacoma

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  4. Mar 13, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    QuicksandYoda

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    That's not what I asked, but thanks for the response
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2020 at 10:40 AM
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    The jump starters are just a small battery. You can get a great extra battery and cables for $150

     
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  7. Mar 13, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    Fishnwiz

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    I’ve got just the everstart Walmart version, only used on on mowers and a boat once but had it several years with no issue
     
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    I just installed the Miso Bed Lights, hardwired to the battery. Knowing myself I figured I should have some sort of backup plan for when I leave them on. This is my first piece of electrical equipment from HF, but it has lots of reviews and for $60, I thought it was worth the gamble. I have also seen A LOT of people recommend NoCo of varying models.


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  11. Mar 13, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    NoCo is really good stuff... but usually $$$. I've got a dual bank charger of theirs in my truck and it is one nice built piece of equipment.
     
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    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/scosch...h-usb-power-bank-gray/5945205.p?skuId=5945205

    I’ve been using this for a couple years now. I’ve charged tons of phones off of it, jumped a ridiculous number of cars, and used the light on it for work during outages and it’s still like new.


    I’ve had a number of cheaper units as well but also had issues over time with swelling batteries, smoking, and the unit just falling apart. If you don’t use them much though most of them are probably fine.
     
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    I used to have a fairly expensive jump box, but the batteries expanded and failed while stored. I only had it ~6 months. By then the "brand" on Amazon disappeared and it was impossible to contact anyone about the alleged warranty. Now I just carry nice jumper cables day-to-day and a second (standard) battery on long trips.
     
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    I keep those little jump packs in my glove box. Usually pull it out every month to make sure its charged.
    Prior to that, I had manual transmissions, so I just made sure I was parked on a hill.
     
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