Jump Starters
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: New Lisbon NJ USA
I think a spare battery and a decent set of jumper cables is less money and more efficient.
If you can find the room under the hood you could always add a second battery with a cutoff switch, turn the switch on occasionally to keep the battery charged and off during general use in case you leave your lights on or have some other battery draining occurrence
If you can find the room under the hood you could always add a second battery with a cutoff switch, turn the switch on occasionally to keep the battery charged and off during general use in case you leave your lights on or have some other battery draining occurrence
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Staten Island, NY
The first question I'd ask is why you think you need this. Is your existing battery flakey? If so, the money would be better spent on a new battery. But then if you're in the habit of leaving things on that kill the battery, well that's a different story. Also be aware that unless you have a deep cycle battery in your vehicle, normal automotive batteries don't live very long if they're repeatedly run down to the point that they won't start the vehicle without a jump.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Ardenvoir, Washington
The first question I'd ask is why you think you need this. Is your existing battery flakey? If so, the money would be better spent on a new battery. But then if you're in the habit of leaving things on that kill the battery, well that's a different story. Also be aware that unless you have a deep cycle battery in your vehicle, normal automotive batteries don't live very long if they're repeatedly run down to the point that they won't start the vehicle without a jump.
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Joined: Jul 2019
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From: Houston, TX
The reason I was thinking of getting a jump starter is because I just don't drive much anymore. However after watching some youtube videos I don't think it's worth getting one and I do have Allstate road service.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Staten Island, NY
If you use your car infrequently, you might look into a solar trickle charger / battery maintainer. That Texas sun should keep your battery topped off nicely.
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From: Houston, TX
I'm going to a food store 3 miles away now and not the store 1 mile away, lol
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More Turbo
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Upstate NY
I side with PupnDuck. I would get something along
and use it. Simple solar charger you can set on the dashboard and plug into your cigarette lighter plug (most Escapes are always on).
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 312
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From: SoCal
Not on A SD, but I had a problem with parasitic drain on a 1992 F150. I got a giizmo which had a small fuse and two connections to the battery positive. One connection was switchable (actually a bolt which you would tighten to make normal contact with the battery),
. The other connection was always hot - well, maybe only a little warm - and fed the truck electrical system normally, but had a small fuse to limit the amount of power provided. ( I think 2.5 amps.). Radio station memory was preserved, but try to start and the small fuse would blow.
I wish I could remember more about it, but something like this could solve the OP’s problem.
. The other connection was always hot - well, maybe only a little warm - and fed the truck electrical system normally, but had a small fuse to limit the amount of power provided. ( I think 2.5 amps.). Radio station memory was preserved, but try to start and the small fuse would blow.
I wish I could remember more about it, but something like this could solve the OP’s problem.
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