You're missing the point. In over 30 years of driving (Wisconsin winters) I've never had a failed battery and that's for 2 reasons. I replace them on a regular basis and I don't go cheap. Same with tires. I've never had a flat in over 30 years, because I rotate them, keep them at proper pressure, and replace them when they are worn (spare tires are vehicle specific).
I see no point in wasting money on a gadget that I'll never use (the good jumpers cost almost as much as a good battery).
That's my 2 cents.
Ever single one of these (3) I've ever owned has had the battery swell or pop and stop working if left in the car during a summer day.
Yeah you don't keep jump pack in your car keep it in your bag, works as emergency power to charge up your phone too. I keep my registration papers in my bag too don't need to have that stolen if someone breaks in.
That being said my bike has a lithium 12v starter/accessory battery that shit gets kept outside in hot ass summers haven't had to swap it out yet so your probably fine.
Reading comprehension is not your forte and you don't understand basic car maintenance.
In the past 3 years, I replaced 2 alternators on my kid's cars, because they failed, stranding them in the middle of nowhere. If you know anything about cars, a battery jumper would have done them no good.
I have 4 kids. Not once have I had to replace or jump their cars, because of a failed battery. Why? Because they replace their batteries every 4 years, whether they need them or not! Also, they don't buy the cheapest battery they can find. Instead of wasting money on a useless gadget, they put that money towards a good battery.
Why? Because you're just making up bs to prove your failed point. That's the real reason.
And needlessly buying batteries at 4 years when they likely test good is absolutely stupid. We've had commercial batteries last as long as 9-10-11 years in large diesel tractors, pickup trucks and large straight/semi trucks, ofc that's not a guarantee, but 6-7 years is what you should usually expect from good quality batteries. You're already contradicting yourself by saying not to buy cheap batteries, but also needlessly replace them. Big fat L right there if you've been tossing good lead that probably load tests just fine.
Great job on managing all of 4 vehicles there too. You've got such a workload going, taking care of 4 cars used for basic transportation is such a monumental task and you're so special.
Try managing 30+ vehicles many of which are diesels, have to sit out in a cold shed or are parked out in the snow and now won't crank well. I have 6 rolling 200A-225A AC->DC boost chargers for a reason, but jump packs are still worth their weight in gold when I don't want to string out cords through snow drifts. Or just want to jump something that developed an issue, get it moved ASAP and fix the problem in a more convenient spot without getting 2 vehicles involved....time is money. Which you clearly have no concept for since you're so out of touch you think buying quality batteries and then needlessly trashing them at 4 years is about the absolutely dumbest thing posted in this entire thread.
I would recommend the opposite, if you have a good jump box, you don't even need good cables, there's no point. Not only do you have to find a willing driver to help you with a jump cable, their car has to have enough crank amp to jump your car and personally I am reluctant to do that for anyone. I would rather loan my jump box to someone to jump their car than hook up to my car.
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Agreed. I'm just saying I'd suggest everyone put their money toward good cables first. Then once you've got those, if you want a jump box too, consider that a supplemental/additional option.
YEP, agreed. depending on where you are, typically batteries last 4-5yrs for me outside of unusual circumstances. I once had a VW Jetta where the battery lasted like 7yrs, but that's exceptional. Replacing batteries every 4yrs does seem like a waste unless you are on some sort of program where the trade-in prorate value is very high and you're spending just a few bucks to get a new battery every 4 years, then I'm interested and that's a smart move.
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Why? Because you're just making up bs to prove your failed point. That's the real reason.
And needlessly buying batteries at 4 years when they likely test good is absolutely stupid. We've had commercial batteries last as long as 9-10-11 years in large diesel tractors, pickup trucks and large straight/semi trucks, ofc that's not a guarantee, but 6-7 years is what you should usually expect from good quality batteries. You're already contradicting yourself by saying not to buy cheap batteries, but also needlessly replace them. Big fat L right there if you've been tossing good lead that probably load tests just fine.
Great job on managing all of 4 vehicles there too. You've got such a workload going, taking care of 4 cars used for basic transportation is such a monumental task and you're so special.
Try managing 30+ vehicles many of which are diesels, have to sit out in a cold shed or are parked out in the snow and now won't crank well. I have 6 rolling 200A-225A AC->DC boost chargers for a reason, but jump packs are still worth their weight in gold when I don't want to string out cords through snow drifts. Or just want to jump something that developed an issue, get it moved ASAP and fix the problem in a more convenient spot without getting 2 vehicles involved....time is money. Which you clearly have no concept for since you're so out of touch you think buying quality batteries and then needlessly trashing them at 4 years is about the absolutely dumbest thing posted in this entire thread.
Ever single one of these (3) I've ever owned has had the battery swell or pop and stop working if left in the car during a summer day.
Yeah my GB70 managed to last right until the warranty ran out then bam it no longer accepts a charge and is useless. I don't know that I would trust an open box item of this nature. Some person probably bought a new one, put their old dying one back in the packaging and returned it to amazon.
Reading comprehension is not your forte and you don't understand basic car maintenance.
In the past 3 years, I replaced 2 alternators on my kid's cars, because they failed, stranding them in the middle of nowhere. If you know anything about cars, a battery jumper would have done them no good.
I have 4 kids. Not once have I had to replace or jump their cars, because of a failed battery. Why? Because they replace their batteries every 4 years, whether they need them or not! Also, they don't buy the cheapest battery they can find. Instead of wasting money on a useless gadget, they put that money towards a good battery.
Who hurt you? It's just sad how dense you are. Keep spending thousands more than you need to to avoid a $40 jump pack to allow you to only replace your battery when it's actually dead. Sound logic. You're also a crap mechanic given your lack of knowledge. A good jump pack or battery will get you 30+m driving with a dead alternator. Your poor kids having to deal with you.
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I see no point in wasting money on a gadget that I'll never use (the good jumpers cost almost as much as a good battery).
That's my 2 cents.
lol you're hopeless.
That being said my bike has a lithium 12v starter/accessory battery that shit gets kept outside in hot ass summers haven't had to swap it out yet so your probably fine.
In the past 3 years, I replaced 2 alternators on my kid's cars, because they failed, stranding them in the middle of nowhere. If you know anything about cars, a battery jumper would have done them no good.
I have 4 kids. Not once have I had to replace or jump their cars, because of a failed battery. Why? Because they replace their batteries every 4 years, whether they need them or not! Also, they don't buy the cheapest battery they can find. Instead of wasting money on a useless gadget, they put that money towards a good battery.
And needlessly buying batteries at 4 years when they likely test good is absolutely stupid. We've had commercial batteries last as long as 9-10-11 years in large diesel tractors, pickup trucks and large straight/semi trucks, ofc that's not a guarantee, but 6-7 years is what you should usually expect from good quality batteries. You're already contradicting yourself by saying not to buy cheap batteries, but also needlessly replace them. Big fat L right there if you've been tossing good lead that probably load tests just fine.
Great job on managing all of 4 vehicles there too. You've got such a workload going, taking care of 4 cars used for basic transportation is such a monumental task and you're so special.
Try managing 30+ vehicles many of which are diesels, have to sit out in a cold shed or are parked out in the snow and now won't crank well. I have 6 rolling 200A-225A AC->DC boost chargers for a reason, but jump packs are still worth their weight in gold when I don't want to string out cords through snow drifts. Or just want to jump something that developed an issue, get it moved ASAP and fix the problem in a more convenient spot without getting 2 vehicles involved....time is money. Which you clearly have no concept for since you're so out of touch you think buying quality batteries and then needlessly trashing them at 4 years is about the absolutely dumbest thing posted in this entire thread.
And needlessly buying batteries at 4 years when they likely test good is absolutely stupid. We've had commercial batteries last as long as 9-10-11 years in large diesel tractors, pickup trucks and large straight/semi trucks, ofc that's not a guarantee, but 6-7 years is what you should usually expect from good quality batteries. You're already contradicting yourself by saying not to buy cheap batteries, but also needlessly replace them. Big fat L right there if you've been tossing good lead that probably load tests just fine.
Great job on managing all of 4 vehicles there too. You've got such a workload going, taking care of 4 cars used for basic transportation is such a monumental task and you're so special.
Try managing 30+ vehicles many of which are diesels, have to sit out in a cold shed or are parked out in the snow and now won't crank well. I have 6 rolling 200A-225A AC->DC boost chargers for a reason, but jump packs are still worth their weight in gold when I don't want to string out cords through snow drifts. Or just want to jump something that developed an issue, get it moved ASAP and fix the problem in a more convenient spot without getting 2 vehicles involved....time is money. Which you clearly have no concept for since you're so out of touch you think buying quality batteries and then needlessly trashing them at 4 years is about the absolutely dumbest thing posted in this entire thread.
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In the past 3 years, I replaced 2 alternators on my kid's cars, because they failed, stranding them in the middle of nowhere. If you know anything about cars, a battery jumper would have done them no good.
I have 4 kids. Not once have I had to replace or jump their cars, because of a failed battery. Why? Because they replace their batteries every 4 years, whether they need them or not! Also, they don't buy the cheapest battery they can find. Instead of wasting money on a useless gadget, they put that money towards a good battery.