Get a Battery Jump Start Port or a Power Brick?

[chunkmonk]

Went through SlingMods this morning, since it's Memorial Day and the wife told me to pick something out for myself... I went through and picked up a few goodies (Neutrino Aurora Plus will be back the first week of June!), and also made a short list of things that look interesting. I just wanted to get the forum's take on these - pro/con/meh

Battery jump start port. I thought this was pretty clever considering that it is a small pain to get to the battery on some Spyders. But is this worth having? Or is a power brick a better option (*You could probably rig a battery-tender style cord to the brick and easily connect). I do like the idea of ease of access, though. Thoughts? Thanks for the valuable input!

 

[trikermutha]

I bought a HF jump pack. And have a NOCO jump pack. One or the other will work on the Spyder.

Don't plan on using it unless the need arises.

Get whatever you think you need.

 

[VitoNam]

I have, and frequently make use of, Slingmod's Battery Jump Port. Makes it easy for attaching my battery maintainer clamps to. I thought it clever too, and it is!

 

[2dogs]

Went through SlingMods this morning, since it's Memorial Day and the wife told me to pick something out for myself...

Hey man, I like your wife! If you ever decide to............. nah, forget it, that'll never happen.... You've got a keeper. Lucky dude.

 

[Bfromla]

Went through SlingMods this morning, since it's Memorial Day and the wife told me to pick something out for myself... I went through and picked up a few goodies (Neutrino Aurora Plus will be back the first week of June!), and also made a short list of things that look interesting. I just wanted to get the forum's take on these - pro/con/meh

Battery jump start port. I thought this was pretty clever considering that it is a small pain to get to the battery on some Spyders. But is this worth having? Or is a power brick a better option (*You could probably rig a battery-tender style cord to the brick and easily connect). I do like the idea of ease of access, though. Thoughts? Thanks for the valuable input!

:lecturef_smilie:
Battery tender pig tail wires too small for any thing but charging/maintenance, please do not attempt. Several threads here on jump packs & charging.

 

[DuckDodgers]

Also as another option, some of the jump start packs I looked at had a separate harness specifically for quick connection of the jump starter and to avoid getting access for clamps on the battery posts. Harnesses like this one in the link are an accessory.

https://no.co/gbc007

 

[2dogs]

Also as another option, some of the jump start packs I looked at had a separate harness specifically for quick connection of the jump starter and to avoid getting access for clamps on the battery posts. Harnesses like this one in the link are an accessory.

https://no.co/gbc007

This is a great idea if you're only concerned about jumping your own dead battery. However, I carry a jump pack not only for myself but for others who may need it. The problem I've come across is that most manufacturers bury their batteries in locations that are near impossible to access with standard jump pack battery clamps. Hence the reason for item you posted. But if you are intending to jump start other owners you may need a pair of small clamps with heavy wire to access the their battery terminals. An easy item to make up and very helpfull when needed.