Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:06 pm by cornbinder89
Well I have neigh on 2 years living with one on almost a daily basis. Things learned: 1, connections are a problem just as with any electric starter, but all the current is passed thru 2 3/8" studs (to resemble a normal battery) but would be far better off if they used 1/2" studs like a starter does. 2 it will re charge off the truck battery many time if it doesn't start on the 1st go around, Not sure how many times, as I never ran out of juice!
My recommendation to anyone who wants follow in my footsteps, would be to buy the 24 volt version which will cut the current in 1/2 and make the cabling and cranking current more reasonable. The 24 volt unit will charge on a 12 volt system as per Maxwell. You will need a 24 volt starter, but I would recommend a fresh starter when investing over a grand into the Maxwell anyway. 24 volt and 12 volt starters cost about the same. The truck remains 12 volt and its electrical system never "sees" the 24 volt supplied to the cranking motor.