- Will it start a V8 truck or a diesel?
- Yes. It is rated at 2250 peak amps and 350 cold cranking amps, and Schumacher rates it for up to 8-cylinder gas and 6-cylinder diesel engines.
- Can it power household devices?
- It has a 400-watt inverter with two 120-volt AC outlets, plus a 12-volt DC outlet and a 2.1-amp USB port. That covers small appliances, lights and phone charging, not large appliances.
- How is it different from a compact lithium jump pack?
- It uses a lead-acid battery and adds an inverter and power station, so it is heavier and bulkier but offers more starting amps and AC power. Compact lithium packs are lighter but usually jump only and lack AC outlets.
- What comes in the box?
- The DSR167 jump starter, inverter and power station unit, plus a user manual. The side-connector charger is the charging method owners mention.
- Why do some owners need a trickle charger?
- Some report the supplied side-connector charger stopped charging the unit. A trickle charger keeps the battery topped up, which a lead-acid jump starter needs between uses.
- Does it need regular recharging when stored?
- Yes. Like other lead-acid jump starters, it should be recharged periodically so it is ready when needed.
- Where is the Schumacher Electric DSR ProSeries 2250 Amp 12 Volt Portable Car Battery Jump Starter DSR167 cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $229.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Schumacher Electric DSR ProSeries 2250 Amp 12 Volt Portable Car Battery Jump Starter DSR167?
- Buyers like: Works great with great features; Lasts better than any other one on the market. Common complaints: Both units stopped charging with the supplied side-connector charger; had to use a trickle charger to keep using it.
- Where can I buy the Schumacher Electric DSR ProSeries 2250 Amp 12 Volt Portable Car Battery Jump Starter DSR167?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Lowe's, Advance Auto Parts.