Jumpstarter

[jason]

If anyone is thinking about a jumpstart to keep in your car I've just recently upgraded to a lithium ion based one. It only weights 1.6kg and doesn't lose charge in standby. It's tiny compared to the old school lead acid type.

Jaycar have them on special at the moment for $299.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/Power-Products-Electrical/Charging/Battery-Charger-Accessories/12-24V-800A-Jump-Starter-Power-Bank-%28Li-ion%29/p/MB3756

[mikedsilva]

that is a proper piece of kit. Not bad value consider how much weight you save.

[Merv]

I bought one of these for about $100. http://www.howtogeek.com/179499/this...tart-your-car/

They are about twice the size of a cigarette pack and even started my wife's 4WD - a 3 litre turbo diesel with massive compression. Also can recharge phones, pads and so on. I have one in each car glovebox.

[MrUpwey]

Merv, I just tried to purchase one through Amazon (around $80) via the link in your post, but was rejected as they can't/won't ship electronic items to Australia
Where did you get yours?

[SteveS1]

Peter it's on ebay.com.au for 112 aud.

[Merv]

Also on Ebay Peter. I was amazed that it spun over a V6 diesel with ease. Merv

[e72phil]

Guys, remember these have Li-ion batteries so shipping them (especially airfreight) is a paperwork nightmare for the shipper. I know, wwe ship devices with these batteries all the time around the world and its getting harder and harder.