thedon
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« on: February 18, 2019, 03:02:30 PM » |
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Hey All,
Last summer I bought a Rugged Geek. This is a small re-chargeable power box with all kinds of plug ins for different things like cell phones, even has cables for car battery's. JimC actually was the one that told me about it.
Anyway, couple weeks ago it was -27 degrees, you guessed it, car would not start. Grabbed the Rugged Geek, hooked to battery and shazam, started the car.
If it can do that, well that is good enough for me.
This one also has a tire pump. It is always in the bike. Never know when you might need it.
Thanks Jim,
Don
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2019, 03:12:31 PM » |
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 I think that might be the one that saved DDT when his alternator went out.
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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2019, 03:49:21 PM » |
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I think that might be the one that saved DDT when his alternator went out. That is the one, I read about DDT using it to get home when his alternator went out, and thought it was a great idea. It is a powerful little bugger, I jump started my son's diesel bobcat with it the other day. Best part about it, it fits in the saddlebag quite nicely. Jim |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2019, 05:22:00 PM » |
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Ok, just to save me the trouble of going back and finding the original post on that(I do remember it), how about a model number or some such. PS: Was thinking on it and the number RG1000 sticks in my mind, is that the one? |
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« Last Edit: February 18, 2019, 05:24:50 PM by John Schmidt »
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2019, 06:13:34 PM » |
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I have one (GB40) and have used it a couple of times. It cranked over a CBX1000 with no battery in the bike. My friend bought the bike based on the compression observed while cranking. Like you all, it stays in the saddlebag.
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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2019, 06:22:27 PM » |
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Ok, just to save me the trouble of going back and finding the original post on that(I do remember it), how about a model number or some such. PS: Was thinking on it and the number RG1000 sticks in my mind, is that the one? John, Here is the link, it was $50 or $60 cheaper when I bought mine a year and a half ago. And YES, your memory is still quite good. Jim https://www.amazon.com/RG1000-Starter-INTELLIBOOST-Flashlight-COMPRESSOR/dp/B07HRYR7MF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=rugged+geek&qid=1550546021&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 |
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« Last Edit: February 18, 2019, 06:24:50 PM by JimC »
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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2019, 06:30:11 PM » |
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Those things look like a very good idea (and can be moved around for multiple duty).
But I am not telling anybody I have a Rugged Geek on my bike. That doesn't sound quite right.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2019, 06:45:07 PM » |
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Jim, sounds like a winner, plus I have a b'day coming up in about 5 weeks so maybe if I print out the picture from Ebay or Amazon and leave it laying around someone just might get the hint.  |
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thedon
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2019, 04:35:29 PM » |
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Jim, that's the one. Thanks for the recommendation.
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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2019, 04:03:24 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2019, 04:41:52 PM » |
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TP.
Yes they look very similar, the extra amps may very well come in handy.
One thing I liked about the Rugged Geek is the air compressor, I don't see one listed with the one in your link?
Jim
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