PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION:
The Jump-N-Carry 12 Volt Jump Starter and Power
Supply, No. JNC318, from Clore Automotive, combines
jump starting power with numerous features designed to
deliver utility and convenience. Features include PreHeat
capability for improved performance in extremely cold
temperatures, USB outlets to power small electronics,
12V power supply capability and a high intensity LED
worklight. With 700 peak amps and 330 start assist amps
of starting power, the JNC318 can tackle a wide variety
of starting tasks in numerous application environments,
including automotive, marine, light truck, agricultural
and fleet starting.
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Clore Jump-N-Carry 12
Volt Jump Starter and
Power Supply
The reviewer liked that this unit was ready to go out
of the box, and appreciated its “worry-free” reverse
polarity protection.
by Sara Scullin, Editor
The Clore Jump-N-Carry JNC318
Jump Starter supplies a convenient
and powerful boost for
everything from passenger vehicles to
diesel trucks.
Lou Fort, lead technician and owner at
K.A.R.S. Inc. in Huntington, Ind., found
the unit handy for most of his quick power
needs. He even used it with an inverter to
power a laptop on extended road testing,
and to power his technicians’ iPhones.
He appreciated that the jump starter was
ready to use immediately.
“A simple push of the status button is
all that’s needed when used as a power
supply. The LED lamp requires one to
push the lamp button,” says Fort.
He points out the packaging was topnotch.
“The 318 came in a very nice, side
zippered, divided case inside a rather
stylish cardboard box. The box is covered
with information, pictures and list
of contents.” The box also called attention
to a repair service coupon to get
the unit repaired or replaced post initial
warranty period.
Fort adds, “I chuckled at the coupon's
statement ‘Simply return your JNC318 (or
all its parts, properly and safely packaged).
Clore knows ‘oops’ happens and they are
okay with that.”
The PreHeater was a standout feature
for the K.A.R.S technicians. To test this
function, Fort did a little experimenting.
“I decided to play
around and stuck
the unit in the
freezer overnight. As
soon as it took it out I
turned the heater on,
it took just a few seconds
to get a ‘Green’
light indicating it
was ready to go.”
He also attempted
to jump start a vehicle
as soon as the unit
was removed from
the freezer. “It didn’t have
any problem doing so, and didn’t seem to
make any difference between using or not
using the ‘PreHeater’,” says Fort.
Note: The manual clearly instructs
users to store the unit at a temperature
above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Two items Fort felt could be improved
upon were the smart clamps — he felt it
was difficult at times to get a good connection
on side post terminals — and
the “one-and-done” jump starts. “After
a jump, if the unit being jumped has a
functioning charging system the led in
the smart clamps will change ... to a flashing
green. Once that happens you will not
be able to get a second boost for the power
pack until you reset, unhook and rehook,
both of the clamps.” Fort concedes that
having backfeed protection is important
to both safety and unit life.
Overall, Fort was impressed
with the JNC318’s power capacity
and performance.
“Just for fun I left the lamp
on overnight; I made sure the
318 was at 100
percent charge
prior, to see
how much
juice would
be left in
the morning.
When I
checked it some 11
hours later the status indicator was
showing 92 percent ... and it still jumpstarted
a 2011 Silverado that didn’t have
enough juice to wake up the dash.”
Though he’s used similar products in
the past, Fort notes this is the first unit
he’s used that had a digital status display
and connection indicator in the jump
cables’ “magic box”.
Overall, Fort gave this product a nine
out of ten.
“The JNC318 is proving to out jump
my other packs. I would easily say it will
do no less than double the jumps between
charges. This of course will vary over
time and the condition of equipment
being jump started, but I am pleased.”
“The end result is the JNC318 saved
the day,” says Fort.
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