Can anyone recommend a good battery booster for a semi?
I can't find the right one to buy from amazon.
Thank you.
Battery Booster Cable
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by swiff, Oct 19, 2014.
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
I would go with the ones that say heavy duty, and they are at least 20-25 feet, and have a low gauge like a 2 or 4 gauge rating
swiff Thanks this. -
I use these..
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/dekareg%3B-battery-booster-cables-20-ft-4-ga
I keep a set in the Kenworth, the Hummer, and the Audi..
they work great !!swiff Thanks this. -
Go to the welding supply, buy 2 sections of 00 heavey duty copper cable, 4 welding ground clamps and a Barlow Pocket Knife (because every real trucker has one). Also have them put Red heatshrink on the ends of one of the cable, or buy a can of red plastic coat and coat 2 of the clamp grips and install them (should not need to say this but....) on the same cable...
Best jumpers you will ever have. Built mie back in 1977 and they still work great today.swiff Thanks this. -
I build my own using welding cable I buy. MUCH better.Buy some 2 or 4 gauge, cut them about 22 feet, buy some GOOD commercial ends, use them a few times, they get stolen or lost , repeat as needed.
swiff Thanks this. -
Try a farm supply store. Got mine there but don't recall the brand. #2 gauge and 20 feet long for over $130. Good cables are not cheap.
swiff Thanks this. -
I have not seen a decent pair of cables in over a decade. This is a little pricey but also the best way to go. The welding cable remains flexible at lower temps. and are very rugged.
swiff Thanks this. -
Okay thanks guys, I will look for a 2 gauge on amazon, I am way too lazy to build one like you geniuses out there. lol.
-
I dare say a welding place will build them for you, although "building" is a stretch IMHO. Cut wire to length, slide heat shrink over the bare ends, crimp on the clamps, slide heat shrink over the connection and heat up. Done.
Go no thinner than 2 gauge. I'd hate to use a set of 4 gauge cables on a cold day....
Martin -
Try installing Engine Start Module, (Maxwell Ultra Capacitor) ...im just saying, no cables @ -40.
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.