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| Don Alexander Considering the number of 12 volt powered accessories on a typical 4x4, a good battery and charging system is a must. The strain of operating an electric winch, on-board sir compressor, auxiliary lighting, CB or ham radio, plus the normal items like stereos, lights, cell phone chargers, and the starter will eventually ring the death knell of any 12 volt battery, even the best. The charging system also takes a beating, and if an alternator goes south, battery discharge occurs quickly. For decades, a well-equipped four wheeler carried a set of jumper cables for emergency starting needs. The number of charging systems and batteries damage by the jump start process would likely support a small country for several months. While it’s still good practice to carry jumper cables, there is a far better method of jump starting an off road rig, and also have additional 12 volt power for running and charging many other items. Several years ago, the jumper battery pack came on the scene. I’ve carried a simple jumper battery pack in my rig for quite a while. But like most things electronic, improvements come along faster the fuel prices rise. And leading the technology parade is Stanley Tools. Nearly everyone has some type of a Stanley tool in the tool box or kitchen utility drawer. In recent years, the Stanley Works has expanded its line of tools and accessories, now including some trick lighting and electronic gizmos. Enter the Stanley J5C09 500 Amp Jump Starter with Compressor. I’ve had a chance to try the J5C09 for several months and have discovered some interesting features. Of course it easily provides starting power for a dead battery with 500 Amperes of instant starting power and 1000 peak amperes. I don’t know about you, but I occasionally embarrass myself by forgetting to pack an important piece of gear, or charge the jump starter before hitting the trails. Stanley provides a trick way to look good when you do forget to charge the jumper battery. It comes with a DC charging plug, a nifty cable that plugs into the power port on the unit and the vehicle’ s power port, allowing the J5C09 to charge from the vehicle charging system while you drive. (Normal charging is accomplished with a 120 volt household extension cord plugged into the male receptacle built into the back of the unit.) This can accommodate multiple jump starts while on the trail, or recharge the unit while driving for use in operating other 12 volt items when camping or stopping for a meal. But the real purpose of the Stanley Jump Starter is jump starting. Even undertaking this obvious task brings some interesting features. While you would expect heavy duty cables and clamps (and it is equipped), the other features improve the operation. Simply attach the clamps and if connected improperly the alarm will sound, alerting you to switch the clamps before turning on the unit. And if you find yourself in the dark, and Murphy’s Law pretty much assures you will sooner or later, the J5C09 is equipped with a 270° Pivoting high powered LED emergency light. It makes hook-ups easy in the dark, and can even be used as a work light in a pinch. The Stanley Jump Starter is equipped with a 120 PSI compressor with an easy to read backlit gauge. While not my first choice for airing up a high-volume 35” mud terrain tire, it is perfectly capable of getting the job done, just not as quickly as an on- board air system. It can be used for airing up as an auxiliary compressor. The compressor on the Stanley Jump Starter will fill on 33” tire in about the time an on board air system fills three tires. Not bad, and just fine for the occasional four wheeling adventures or when friends without a compressor need some air at the end of the trail. This past winter, severe storms have caused several power outages. Even with a low battery on my laptop, I was able to keep it running for over an hour by using an inverter and the Stanley Jump Starter. Even the auxiliary light came in handy. The Stanley J5C09 500 Amp Jump Starter with Compressor offers great utility and can save your bacon on the trail in a multitude of ways. And the price is hard to beat at under $80. Check it out at you local hardware store or online through many sources. The Stanley J5C09 500 Amp Jump Starter with Compressor is manufactured by Baccus Global LLC, 399 NW 2nd Ave. Suite 150, Boca Raton, Fl 33432 Toll Free: 877-571-2391 http://www.baccusglobal.com/ |
o 1000 Peak Battery Amps / 500 Amp Instant Starting Power
o Completely digital
o Reverse hook up protection with audible alarm
o NEW & EXCLUSIVE recondition technology:
reduces corrosion and increases the life of your
battery up to 5X. Patent Pending.
o Auto shut down protects battery until clamps are
properly placed
o Built-in 120 Volt AC recharges unit with standard
household extension cord
o 120 PSI Digital air compressor with automatic stop
o 270° Pivoting high powered LED emergency light
o Alternate 12 Volt power source for power outage
emergencies or charging needs
o Completely digital
o Reverse hook up protection with audible alarm
o NEW & EXCLUSIVE recondition technology:
reduces corrosion and increases the life of your
battery up to 5X. Patent Pending.
o Auto shut down protects battery until clamps are
properly placed
o Built-in 120 Volt AC recharges unit with standard
household extension cord
o 120 PSI Digital air compressor with automatic stop
o 270° Pivoting high powered LED emergency light
o Alternate 12 Volt power source for power outage
emergencies or charging needs
