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Motor Trend 11-406 Mini Jumpstart |  | Brand: Motor Trend
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
Buy New: $35.26
as of 9/9/2010 17:37 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 38242
Media: Automotive
Size: SMALL
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.4
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 9.6 x 6.2
Model: 11-406
UPC: 033197114069
EAN: 0033197114069
ASIN: B001B48JYI
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 600 peak amps | | • | 2 LED work lights | | • | 2 DC outlets | | • | This item is not for sale in Catalina Island |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Compact and Easy to Use July 26, 2010
Kelly Stark
Several friends have this and it works great on battery-op fans to take when we travel to dog shows where our precious cargo need to be kept cool. Unfortunately mine does not hold a charge ;-(. I have tried several times to charge, use, recharge when the light is completely out but the longest charge is less than 2 hours. Unfortunately I wrote my name/phone number in black sharpie on it assuming it would work after I charged it and so I cannot return it.
 Would not start a 6cyl car with a dead battery. December 26, 2009
Robin Good (San Francisco)
Title says it all. Why would you want a jump starter which can not jump start?
May be good for motorcycles or small cars.
Motor Trend jumpstarter July 11, 2009
T. Fette (lacey, WA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The motor trend jumper has lights that come in handy when trying to jump start in the dark. Works great for boat batteries but when I tried to jump a car didnt seem like it carried enough juice. Have to make sure you have a solid conection because the wires are only on one side of the clamps. The built in air compresor isnt that strong or fast when it comes to airing a car tire but works great on bicycles. This is the first portable jump start I have bought so not sure what to expect in ohters but if I was to buy another one it wouldnt be this model.
 Some good features January 3, 2009
Mr. P (Central Florida)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this as backup for a motorcyle with electrical problems. I wasn't too optimistic based on a previous review, but a 150 watt inverter alone goes for almost as much as this unit, so I figured it wouldn't be too big of a risk. The first time I used it, I got the same result, and I had to charge it some more. In spite of the directions, 20 hours just won't do it the first time around. When I checked it out, I also realized that the clamps on the cables are only wired to one side of the jaws. You have to get a good connection on that side or it won't work, which is kind of tricky because of how the metal is mounted in the plastic clamps. I don't know if it would actually start a car, but once I got it completely charged, it started the bike half a dozen times without dropping into the low charge range. I plugged the inverter into it and ran a variable speed AC drill off it. The inverter has a cooling fan that is kind of noisy, but it works. The lights will blow you away and stay on for hours, as far as I can tell. Other than how long it took to charge, it's sort of amazing for something that small.
Update, Feb. 5, Been sitting for a month now and still holding charge.
Consistently Defective November 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am on my way to the auto supply store to exchange this item for the SECOND TIME. It will be my 3rd attempt. The first one did not hold the charge, after the 20hr mark and beyond. The 3 power lights would show when I tested it immediately after unplugging it, then only the red after about 30 seconds. So I never attempted to use it. The second one doesn't show ANY lights after charging, and one of the work lights is half blown. I attempted to use it anyway, as the lights showed during charging. Nothing. It is quite disturbing and inconvenient to have this happen. I purchased this item because I needed it, not so I could keep revisiting the auto supply store. Alas, 3rd times a charm, no? so I am hoping the exchange I make this time will work.
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