Batt Jumpers??????

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George M.'s Comment
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Question is even worth getting a Batt jump starter pack for my truck? I'm thinking that it might be better to just isolate two batt for starting and the rest to run everything else. i driving a Day cab frightliner. Opinions please.

Day Cab:

A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.

Kieran L.'s Comment
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Another similar thread was started recently which will contain much of your answers HERE

But basically, these trucks have multiple batteries and strong charging systems and battery tenders usually, so you should never need a jump start unless something is very wrong with the truck or the batteries are much too old and proper maintenance has not been done. In either case you'll be needing repairs or full battery replacement at that point which your company should provide, but in any case having a battery jumper box or even jumper cables will almost be of no use to you other than giving a jump to someone else in a broken down 4-wheeler (car or light truck). I would still keep a pair of good jumper cables on board myself, but mainly just so I can be a good Samaritan if someone breaks down and I know I can help.

George M.'s Comment
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Another similar thread was started recently which will contain much of your answers HERE

But basically, these trucks have multiple batteries and strong charging systems and battery tenders usually, so you should never need a jump start unless something is very wrong with the truck or the batteries are much too old and proper maintenance has not been done. In either case you'll be needing repairs or full battery replacement at that point which your company should provide, but in any case having a battery jumper box or even jumper cables will almost be of no use to you other than giving a jump to someone else in a broken down 4-wheeler (car or light truck). I would still keep a pair of good jumper cables on board myself, but mainly just so I can be a good Samaritan if someone breaks down and I know I can help.

Thank thats what i figured. thanks for the input..

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