Jumping another vehicle FROM the Maverick hybrid?

[RichardCranium]

I miss the days of push starting. Especially solo. Had to park wisely when my starter was having issues.
(40s here - not that old, but my vehicles were)

I have push started many a vehicle in my life. Some times on my own. Strategic parking is a must, but if the battery is too dead, it still wouldn’t push start.

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[Dad]

There is a point in here to not use your maverick to jump.
The OP ASKED IF you can.
(if you are careful and know what you are doing) if you have to ask......

How often are you going to come across someone who needs a jump and doesn't have roadside service? Pretty rare I would think, but if the occasion arises, I would use a portable jumper. They're super powerful, lightweight, and small. I'm more concerned with starting up my hybrid Maverick from a dead battery issue.

 

[Dad]

I would not attempt to do so, way too many electronics to risk it. I carry a small jump-start power box, that can handle up to a 5.0L engine, and would offer use of that. - I'm the be-prepared type from the younger days of driving older used cars, and have a socket set, wheel chocks, medical kit, emergency space blanket, plug kit, tire inflator, work gloves, and more under the rear seat.

I have same and similar prepped stuff. Wife kind of ribs me about it, but I feel better knowing I can handle most small issues I may run into on my own.

 

[Montana]

Time to invest in a portable jumper, and don't connect to the negative cable. You don't even need to connect to the negative cable on any vehicle - you just need a ground. It's usually the better choice anyways. The only thing the negative connection on the battery offers is better current flow and less voltage drop.

How often are you going to come across someone who needs a jump and doesn't have roadside service? Pretty rare I would think, but if the occasion arises, I would use a portable jumper. They're super powerful, lightweight, and small. I'm more concerned with starting up my hybrid Maverick from a dead battery issue.

In my location, waiting for a tow truck would be hours and most policies only tow up to 50 miles anyways. Anything else would be at your expense. Plus, plenty of areas with no cell signal as well. What may be rare for you is common for me. At least we are all in agreement that it's time to invest in a personal portable jumper.

 

[FamousAmos]

Do not jump another vehicle with your Hybrid. Get/keep a jump box for jumping other vehicles, or yours. Keep it in the storage bin under the back seat. Take it out about twice a year and charge it.

IF you need to jump your Hybrid, only do it from the Jump Point under the hood, located under the red plastic cover on the driver's side. The Negative clamp goes to the bare metal bolt on the wheelwell, also on the driver's side under the hood.

Never connect anything directly to the 12v battery under the seat.

No, yes, yes, and yes. I bought a NOCO charger and keep it under the rear seat. I charge it every 3 months, but it doesn't need it. I used it once, to inflate all four tires on my TR6 that were about 5-10 lbs low. I was concerned that it might overheat, but it had no problem.

 

[TheShark]

No, yes, yes, and yes. I bought a NOCO charger and keep it under the rear seat. I charge it every 3 months, but it doesn't need it. I used it once, to inflate all four tires on my TR6 that were about 5-10 lbs low. I was concerned that it might overheat, but it had no problem.

I have a NOCO charger in all my cars. Everytime I go to charge them up it basically doesn't need it, amazing how long these things can hold a charge.

 

[Dad]

Time to invest in a portable jumper, and don't connect to the negative cable. You don't even need to connect to the negative cable on any vehicle - you just need a ground. It's usually the better choice anyways. The only thing the negative connection on the battery offers is better current flow and less voltage drop.



In my location, waiting for a tow truck would be hours and most policies only tow up to 50 miles anyways. Anything else would be at your expense. Plus, plenty of areas with no cell signal as well. What may be rare for you is common for me. At least we are all in agreement that it's time to invest in a personal portable jumper.

Thanks for the comments. My post was meant to convey a greater need to keep my own vehicle operational with a portable jumper, secondary to helping out someone else roadside and if I choose to do so, using the same jumper as the best method.

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