Prius Jump Pack

dhoward · 07-07-2007, 09:29 AM

I have been thinking of buying a jump pack as a precaution for my vehicle. I have been looking at this one at Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-PS-400-3A...9344438-3435103

Would this be sufficient to jump start the car if the 12V battery died? Can anyone suggest another unit that they feel is better suited and maybe cheaper?

Michgal007 · 07-07-2007, 09:55 AM

Good question, no idea.

JimboK · 07-07-2007, 11:15 AM

That should do the job, but you can find a suitable one for considerably less. I bought one for $40. Never had to use it on the Prius, but it jumped my fiancee's Subaru. The Prius' 12V battery takes considerably less juice than most car batteries, so I expect it will handle the Prius with no problem.

nelda · 07-07-2007, 11:29 AM

Check your local Sam's or Costco. I bought a "Jump Start System" at Sam's for about $44. Ir also has an emergency light (LED), an air compressor, and a USB charging port.

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I have been thinking of buying a jump pack as a precaution for my vehicle. I have been looking at this one at Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-PS-400-3A...9344438-3435103

Would this be sufficient to jump start the car if the 12V battery died? Can anyone suggest another unit that they feel is better suited and maybe cheaper?
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07-07-2007, 09:29 AM	#1
dhoward Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 38 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have been thinking of buying a jump pack as a precaution for my vehicle. I have been looking at this one at Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-PS-400-3A...9344438-3435103 Would this be sufficient to jump start the car if the 12V battery died? Can anyone suggest another unit that they feel is better suited and maybe cheaper?

07-07-2007, 09:55 AM	#2
Michgal007 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 832 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 3	Good question, no idea.

07-07-2007, 11:15 AM	#3
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	That should do the job, but you can find a suitable one for considerably less. I bought one for $40. Never had to use it on the Prius, but it jumped my fiancee's Subaru. The Prius' 12V battery takes considerably less juice than most car batteries, so I expect it will handle the Prius with no problem.