Bills03Coupe

Does anyone know if it is safe to use a portable jump starter to start a C5? Looking at a Peak 900 Amp power station to keep in the Vette if the
battery decides to take a dump.

pewter99

I have used one before and it wouldn't start the car if it was really dead...otherwise worked just fine. I will say I didn't have a top of the line one so that may have been the reason I had an issue. I bought it so I could throw it in the compartment in the hatch for long trips. No reason to have it onboard 24/7. Also good to charge the GPS while travelling so you don't have to leave it plugged in all the time and you can go wireless.

don hall

Perfectly safe (when used properly)....... I always carry one in the vehicle in which I am driving. From habit, being a retired off-shore fisherman, where there is no road service, you try to prepare for any malfunction. I appreciate the certainty that I always have back-up power available.

I have never had to resort to a jumper, but I have come to the aid of a multitude of stranded motorists who needed a jump. The power pack needs regular charges, so don't just buy it, and forget it.

The key to avoiding problems is through preventive maintenance. Keep your vette and battery serviced.

Also, I never leave home without my cell phone, and my cane (I'm a few months from age
80).

Patches

I have used mine many times on different vehicles, including both our C5's at one time or another. It can be a life-saver. Would never want to be without one.

Vetteman Jack

A timely thread - just got a Peak portable jump starter/air compressor today for Christmas - mine is the 600 amp one. From looking at the specs on the box, looks like I need to upgrade to at least the next higher model so it will cover V8 engines also.

PewtVette

I just used mine today. They do come in handy.

NorCalVette Kid

I think I have the same one. (Peak Portable Power System 300) I've used it twice before I bought a new battery. Works great and got me home!! Just remember to keep it fully charged or you're gonna need a jumper for the jumper.

don hall

[QUOTE=Vetteman Jack .......... mine is the 600 amp one. From looking at the specs on the box, looks like I need to upgrade to at least the next higher model so it will cover V8 engines also.[/QUOTE]

You are correct, Jack. The ad for that model is a little misleading. The brand is Peak, and the ad addresses peak amps. Yours is probably the 300 amp - 600 peak amp model. Amp output of 450 amps / 900 peak amps, and above, is preferred. One can't have too many amps when disabled.

The reviews on the Peak 300 amps - 600 peak amps do not recommend purchasing for auto jumps.

Any reason you can't return yours for an upgrade?

srs244

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you can never have enough options should you find yourself in trouble

madmatt9471

Another vote for YES! It'll be fine

Thanks,Matt