Alternative Booster pac cables/clamps?
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I have a small Schumacher, pocket size Red Fuel, 8000 mAh, 400amp, and the cables work fine on whatever I've used it on. Sleds, ATV/UTV's, ect. Put it to ground anywhere.
Got it at Wally World $49 and change.
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ICT Sledder
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They make pigtails with the common plug used with all of these lithium ion booster/jump packs. Have them on my bikes so that I can leave the bulky jumper cables at home.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9AOVUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8TjuCb5VHM7VX
^This is the one I have, but mostly just because my jump battery is also a Schumacher and I’m kinda OCD like that. You just need a pigtail with that plug on the end. Forget the name of that type of plug, but it works with basically all of these jump packs. Universal-ish.
Go to Amazon and search “jump pack harness”.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9AOVUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8TjuCb5VHM7VX
^This is the one I have, but mostly just because my jump battery is also a Schumacher and I’m kinda OCD like that. You just need a pigtail with that plug on the end. Forget the name of that type of plug, but it works with basically all of these jump packs. Universal-ish.
Go to Amazon and search “jump pack harness”.
I have a Powerall Deluxe 400 AMP that I carry in my car and sled. I originally bought it as my Renegade 600 Etec does not have a pull cord.
I've used it on my sled 1X, but more as the good Samaritan for people looking to for a jump to their cars. Its about the size of a cell phone and about half inch thick and has USB ports to charge phones too. It also has a flashlight built in. Reverse polarity and spark proof protection. I bought it on amazon too.
Great peace of mind for under $100.
I've used it on my sled 1X, but more as the good Samaritan for people looking to for a jump to their cars. Its about the size of a cell phone and about half inch thick and has USB ports to charge phones too. It also has a flashlight built in. Reverse polarity and spark proof protection. I bought it on amazon too.
Great peace of mind for under $100.
Once charged can they remain in the vehicle? Will they hold their charge in weather like this?
favoritos
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I have quite a few batteries mounted under the seat that also have small terminals. I have been using battery quick disconnect cables to allow easier access. Something like the pic in the link.
https://www.amazon.com/OptiMATE-Cable-Weatherproof-Battery-Marine/dp/B008S9LEU0
Many dealers will have them on hand made by various brands. I look for heavier wire and fuses.
I make the charger connection jumpers out of two prong trailer connectors. The ends plug right in and you can use whatever terminal style you want.
https://www.amazon.com/OptiMATE-Cable-Weatherproof-Battery-Marine/dp/B008S9LEU0
Many dealers will have them on hand made by various brands. I look for heavier wire and fuses.
I make the charger connection jumpers out of two prong trailer connectors. The ends plug right in and you can use whatever terminal style you want.
Not the one my buddy had a couple weeks ago. Dead as a doornail after -20. But kept warm in the room, it turned over and started my Chevy 6.0 like it was the 4th of July.
zimmer1310
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had a pull start kit put on the 800 etec in the off season. best two hundred dollars i spent in awhile. half pull and she is purringgggg.
Thanks for the tips, looks like I just need to lop off the clamps and add the connector/pig tail that will mate up to my battery tender quick link. Guess my only concern might be that the charger wire is 10AWG and the quick connect uses 16AWG, but it does have a 7.5amp inline fuse.
ICT Sledder
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If it were me, I’d just save the time and possible overtaxed wire gauge issues and do something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMP8FJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NSmuCbBKJ4QHV
Then you’re good with both battery tender and jump starter.
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And if you just want to build your own harness, those blue jump starter connectors are “EC5” connectors. Can pick up a ten pack (or whatever) of male/female EC5’s for like $15 on Amazon.
favoritos
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You can get by without lopping off the clamps. There are also heavier wire options like the one ICT Sledder linked.
I made a pigtail that quick connects into battery tender quick link.(Sorry, no pics. I can get some if it helps.) It is nice to have since it can be used easily on any machine that already has the tender cable in place. The charger can also be used for all other purposes with the clamps.
Never had a cold temperature problem with my Red Fuel jump pack on a 8 day Canadian trip. Carried it a sled luggage bag. Many minus temp days. Small enough that you could keep in a inside coat pocket.
BEATIT is the brand my bud had. Now I don't know how long it was in his truck before we tried it, but the next day after getting recharged and in the room, it worked very well. Its about the size of an iPhone X, just a little thicker, and could easily be kept in an inside pocket as well.
Yep, same size. I took it for situations such as cell phone, GPS, and jump starts. Good peace of mind. I started my full size GM V8 pickup with it no problem.
ICT Sledder
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The little Li-ion jump packs retain their charge well over time and temperature. I have one of the Schumacher Red Fuel units ($50 from Lowe’s a couple of years ago - sounds like a lot of guys here have the same), and its at 99% today, after sitting in the “glove box” of my bike out in the unheated garage since a weekend trip the end of October.