Jason Bleazard wrote:
>
> Barry Oliver wrote:
>
>>
>> jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
>>
>>> I don't have one of those boxes, but I am guessing the problem is that
>>> the leads are too short?
>
>
> In a nutshell. Definitely too short to reach the ground. Here's the
> one I was using: http://tinyurl.com/bdllp although I'd imagine it's a
> common problem. They claim the cables are 28" long, but they don't seem
> anywhere near that long when you're trying to use the thing.
>
>>> If the booster has a carrying handle, you may be able to use a bungee
>>> cord
>>> or an S hook or something to hang it outside the truck, in front of
>>> the grill or outside the fender.
>
>
> That's a thought... I guess I could also suspend it from the open hood
> somehow.
>
>> A very short bungee strap, around the handle, secring it on top of the
>> battery. Hook it to whatever is handy, it's enough to do the job.
>> now if I could only get mine to hold a charge long enough to work...
>
>
> I guess there's no problem with it sitting on top of the battery, as
> long as it doesn't fall off. The case is plastic. I've never used it
> to jump start, so I can't comment on the holding of a charge. They do
> make great 12V power sources, though.
>
The Irony is that a replacement battery for my booster pack costs twice
as muc as the pack did to begin with....
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