The Definitive 2025 Lokithor FAQ & Jump Starter Buyers Guide

Here's a deep dive into the most frequently asked questions by our enthusiasts and why we're championing the Lokithor rescue jump starter – a true essential companion for adventures big and small.

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What is a rescue jump starter?

A rescue jump starter is a portable, lightweight self-contained battery power source designed to jump start engines with dead or weak batteries in emergency situations.

Rescue jump starters come with a significant and important benefit. You won't ever need help from another person or vehicle to jump start your engine. You use it solo, no other external help is needed. When your engine starts, you remove the rescue jump starter from the battery terminals and the battery starts charging using the engines alternator.

Rescue jump starters are suitable for motorcycles, vehicles, 4x4, RV, machinery, ATV's, buses, jet skis, boats, vans or trucks.

Think of it as a powerful battery pack with in-built heavy-duty insulated jumper cables that does not require another car or truck as a power source to function like older cumbersome traditional jumper leads.

ONLY NEEDS YOU

What is the difference between a jump starter and jumper leads?

Choosing a Lokithor rescue jump starter means there is no need to find or use a second vehicle as a power source, like older traditional jumper leads. Almost anyone, even without technical or mechanical knowledge can use a Lokithor rescue jump starter as a stand-alone handheld device.

Old style jumper leads are long and bulky, making them difficult to store on-board in smaller vehicles, boats or jet skis. Imagine the difficulty trying to jump start using two boats on water or when vehicles are difficult to position. Finding another battery for donor power is a luxury when off-road in extreme remote locations.

Unlike old jump leads where vehicles need to be positioned exactly right, bumper to bumper or side by side, Lokithor rescue jump starters just need you.

Lokithor rescue jump starters are portable, multifunction self contained emergency devices with their own powerful in-built battery power. This allows you to jump start engines on your own, solo, anywhere, anytime.

RESEARCH CHECK

What are the main rescue jump starter features to look for?

Rescue jump starters are used in emergency situations, ensure you choose a brand that contains premium battery cell quality. This means you get true jump start amperage with added battery cell reliability. Premium battery cells come standard with Lokithor.

Inspect and ensure rugged battery clamps are included with thick copper contacts for maximum power transfer. Additional features to look for are multiple USB-C & USB-A power bank USB power for charging mobile devices and in-built LED torches. These all come standard with Lokithor.

Do you need water and dust resistance with the ability to operate in wide temperature ranges? These all come standard with Lokithor.

Do you need a portable tyre pump or pressure washer? Some Lokithor models come standard with air compressors, tyre inflators, water pumps and pressure washers.

TIP - Always choose a rescue jump starter with peak amperage greater than your engine requires for extra jump starting power.

THE RIGHT CHOICE

How do I choose the right rescue jump starter for my engine?

All rescue jump starters are rated in amperage and recommended engine capacities for each model they can jump start is written on the device or user manual.

Choosing the right jump starter begins with knowing if your engine uses petrol or diesel fuel. This is important due to diesel engines requiring more powerful starting battery cranking power compared to traditional petrol engines.

Use our easy to use quick start icons selector on our products page to get started. Check your motorcycle, vehicle, boat or truck owner’s manual for its cold cranking amps (CCA) rating. This information can also be found on your engines battery.

Choose a Lokithor rescue jump starter with a peak jump start amperage exceeding and twice your engines battery CCA rating. This provides peace of mind in the event multiple start attempts are required due to fuel supply issues or other factors.

START ALMOST EVERYTHING

What types of engines can rescue jump starters start?

If your engine runs on petrol or diesel and requires battery power to start the engine, Lokithor rescue jump starters will be suitable.

Lokithor rescue jump starters are compatible with petrol and diesel engines across many type of small to large vehicles, boats, machinery and mining industries.

Lokithor rescue jump starters can jump start scooters, motorbikes, ATV, UTV, jet skis, small cars, 4x4, SUV, offroad, motorhomes, farming machinery, diesel generators, buses, materials handling vehicles, mining trucks, rig, trucks, vans, boats and more.

Use our easy to use quick start icons selector on our products page to get started or match the engine capacity you have in litres to the right Lokithor rescue jump starter.

FLEXI CHARGE

How do I recharge my rescue jump starter?

All Lokithor rescue jump starters provide you with flexible charging options using USB-C, USB-A, 12v CIG vehicle power and AC power for our larger Lokithor Big Dog J10000HD rescue jump starter units.

Recharge your rescue jump starter and top up to full battery capacity using USB-C, USB-A, wall AC power or portable chargers between 15W - 100W or 12v CIG power socket supplied inside most vehicles.

You can even recharge using another rescue jump starter provided the capacity is twice as large. Get creative. Follow the same charging setups you are currently using to charge mobile phones and tablet computers.

All Lokithor rescue jump starters come with USB charging cables allowing you to choose the right cable, for the right wall chargers, for the right charging situation (Wall charger not included)

BONUS BENEFITS

Besides jump starting dead batteries, what else can they do?

All Lokithor rescue jump starters include USB power banks for charging mobile devices and LED torches as standard across all models.

The Lokithor Essential 4-in-1 as an example includes a tyre inflator air compressor pump. The Lokithor Adventure Buddy 5-in-1 includes a functional water pump pressure washer.

Lokithor rescue jump starters are true versatile travel multifunction devices, simply choose the combination of features you need for your journey. There's a Lokithor rescue jump starter for everyone.

Using the Lokithor rescue jump starter finder, ensure you choose the right jump starter for your engine. Lokithor air pump units have a maximum peak current of between 2000A and 2500A and may not be suitable for all engines.

ROADSIDE COMPANION

Can I also inflate tyres with my Lokithor rescue jump starter?

Yes, the Lokithor Essential JA301 and Lokithor Adventure Buddy AW401 includes a air compressor pump allowing you to pump up tyres by the roadside, beach equipment or campsite comforts away from home.

Pressure is set from 10 - 150PSI via the digital display and internal air pump shuts off automatically when the desired set pressure is reached. Additional air compressor pump fittings are also included allowing you to inflate beach equipment and sporting equipment.

Inflate your vehicle tyres without ever having to visit a local service station. The in-built digital pressure gauge ensures you always inflate to correct tyre pressure according to the vehicle manufacturers specifications.

Bikes, mattresses and beach equipment can all be inflated away from home while on the road or campsite.

ONE-TOUCH GO

How long does it take to jump start my engine with a dead battery?

All Lokithor rescue jump starters are true one-touch devices. A single button press turns on the device, wait for the countdown timer diagnostics to complete and you're ready to start your engine in seconds.

Correctly attaching the battery clamps to the positive battery terminal (Red clamp) and negative car body (Black clamp) speeds up the jump starting process. Some Lokithor models include the ConnectMax technology that warns you when the jump starter clamps have not been attached correctly.

In extreme dead or weak battery situations, forced start mode requires additional steps to get your engine started. Read your user manual for more information and safety precautions.

ConnectMax technology drastically decreases the time taken to jump start by catching jump starter clamp connection issues early.

The Lokithor Joey J1350PRO includes the latest ConnectMax technology as standard.

MULTI MODE RESCUE

What does the "Jump" & "Force Start" function mean?

In most engine starting failure situations, the engines battery simply isn't capable of providing high enough cranking amps to start the engine. The battery could be weak, dead, faulty and with unknown health.

Lokithor rescue jump starters provide the additional cranking amps and battery power to start the engine, allowing you to get to safety for further battery diagnosis and health checks.

Weak batteries most likely require a standard Lokithor rescue jump start procedure. Deeply discharged or dead batteries, require a forced start. A forced start mode jump start is so powerful, it can momentarily replace the engines battery before the engine starts.

In situations where the battery is completely dead, forced start mode provides a surge of power for deeply discharged batteries and must only be used as a last resort. Forced start mode must be used with caution due to many safety mechanisms being disabled.

THE RED COMPARTMENT

How can I jump start my engine if I can't find the battery?

Many modern cars, vans, SUV's and 4x4's come with batteries fitted in unique places to save space or for safety reasons.

You must read your vehicles owners manual to understand the exact type of electrical system you have (12v, 24v or 48v) and where and if the jump starter points are fitted. Its best to become familiar with your vehicles recovery points and electrical points before an emergency situation occurs. Owners manuals include this information.

Using your owners manual, read the instructions carefully on how to locate your jump start point inside your engine bay. Alternatively, a quick engine bay inspection will allow you to locate a red coloured door or flap with clamp symbols printed.

Unlock, then lift this red plastic flap, connect the red lead (Positive clamp) to the metallic post under the red door. Now connect the black lead (Negative clamp) to a clean metallic location on the engine bay or body. You are now ready to jump start.

ILLUMINATE ANYWHERE

How powerful is the LED torch inside my rescue jump starter?

All Lokithor rescue jump starters come fitted with LED torches as standard. A single button press turns on the LED torch allowing you to light up emergency situations with ease.

The in-built LED torch is extremely versatile and a critical safety device when travelling. Useful for roadside breakdown checks, replacing tyres in the dark, campsite lighting, trail walk light or SOS beacon mode to alert rescuers of your location. Some Lokithor models even flash red and have various levels of brightness to save battery power or to suite the ambient environment.

Depending on the Lokithor model chosen, the LED lumen power varies including the different modes of operation (On, Flash & SOS). Check the full LED torch features via the links below;

- 200 Lumens - Lokithor Joey J1350PRO
- 300 Lumens - Lokithor Marvel J1500
- 300 Lumens - Lokithor Rescue J402
- 300 Lumens - Lokithor Essential JA301
- 500 Lumens - Lokithor Adventure Buddy AW401
- 1000 Lumens - Lokithor Big Dog J10000HD

LATEST TECHNOLOGY

What battery technology is behind rescue jump starters?

Lokithor rescue jump starters utilise lithium-ion, lithium-iron or lithium polymer batteries, offering high energy density, fast charging in a small package.

The Lokithor DNA can be traced back to 1998 in one of the worlds largest manufacturers of premium batteries and isn't engineered to function for mediocre performance. Lokithor have taken the same battery quality supplied into medical Blood Glucose Monitors, Insulin Pumps, Hearing Aids and Sensitive Electronic Equipment then designed it into a device rugged enough you can take anywhere.

LiFePO4 offers greater operating temperature ranges, greater thermal stability and greater charger/recharge life cycles.

Many Lokithor models use advanced lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries for enhanced safety and lifespan including our Lokithor Joey J1350PRO, Lokithor Marvel J1500 and Lokithor Big Dog J10000HD rescue jump starter models.

THE LONG-TERM

How long does a rescue jump starter hold its charge?

Depending on the model and your usage patterns, a fully charged Lokithor rescue jump starter unit can hold its charge for up to 2 years. However, it's best practice to check and charge periodically especially across multi-season hot and cold times of the year.

Every 6 months along with other vehicle, boating and engine maintenance tasks check the charge state of your Lokithor rescue jump starter. Depending on many environmental and usage situations, always top up the rescue jump starter to full capacity before any extended journey.

This will give you piece of mind that when needed, your rescue jump starter will perform at short notice. Include your Lokithor rescue jump starter as part of your pre-travel checks such as tyre pressures, servicing, fluids, emergency first-aid kits and your jump starter being fully charged.

Choose a Lokithor LiFePO4 rescue jump starter for even greater storage life and temperature tolerances.

SAFETY ALL-ROUND

Are rescue jump starters easy and safe to use?

Yes, when used correctly with all safety precautions followed. Lokithor rescue jump starters are used by professionals including roadside assistance services, mechanics and car yards that demand enhanced safety.

Lokithor are professional grade rescue jump starters and come with anti spark technology, reverse polarity protection, over charging protection preventing damage to the jump starter and vehicle's electronics.

ConnectMax sensing technology on some Lokithor models also detect bad connections to your battery warning you to check the clamps. Overload protection which shuts down the device to prevent overheating and short circuit protection which protects the device from accidental short circuits is standard.

Always ensure you connect positive to positive (Red Clamp) and negative to negative (Black Clamp) to the cars battery or metallic body.

ANYWHERE ANYTIME

Can rescue jump starters be used in all weather conditions?

Lokithor rescue jump starters are rated to IP63 making them water resistant and operate within a wide temperature range for peace of mind.

Lokithor rescue jump starters are ideal for alpine regions where flat or dead battery issues are most common during the winter months, providing much needed comfort when issues occur.

Its always best practice to ensure your Lokithor rescue jump starter is kept away from direct sunlight and stored in a dry place.

All sensitive electronic connections are protected using a rubber plug to stop water and dust contaminating the contacts, always fit the plugs back in when the electrical connection is not used. Plugs are attached to the unit avoiding them being lost.

For extreme weather condition protection against hot and cold climates, choose a Lokithor rescue jump starter specifically with LiFePO4 battery technology.

POWERING YOUR PASSIONS

Can a rescue jump starter be used on a motorcycle or scooter?

Yes, Lokitor rescue jump starters are suitable for motorcycles, scooters, ATV's & UTV's. Choose the Lokithor Joey J1350PRO rescue jump starter with a lower peak amp rating for smaller engines.

Pocket sized power. Go Anywhere. Bring Less.

The Lokithor Joey is a match for moto camping enthusiasts that need a rugged and portable power solution. Its compact design ensures it can easily fit into motorcycle storage boxes, saddlebags or backpacks making it ideal for long rides, road trips or weekend rides.

The Lokithor Joey J1350PRO is our smallest and lightest rescue jump starter featuring LiFePO4 battery technology for lightweight carry-on benefits. Check your motorcycle or scooter battery terminals to ensure the clamps are compatible.

STORE AND GO

Where should I store my rescue jump starter?

Even if your motorcycle, 4x4, vehicle, boat or truck is brand new, batteries can fail unexpectedly due to many factors. Lokithor rescue jump starters should be on-board at all times and stored in a dry place, ideally in the glove compartment or boot.

Long-term storage away from direct sunlight is important for safety and reliability. Consider protecting your Lokithor rescue jump starter investment using a hard carry case which doubles as a mobile phones accessories holder.

Ensure your rescue jump starter is easily accessible when required in emergency situations, especially at night or in adverse weather conditions. Many Lokithor rescue jump starters come with pouches as standard or why not upgrade to the Lokithor Swift or Lokithor Essential EVA carry hard cases for even greater protection.

EARLY WARNING

What are the signs of a failing battery?

Many engine batteries are rated for a lifespan of 5 - 10 years depending on the brand of battery but many factors can influence the real lifespan. You never know when a battery will fail, even if your vehicle, 4x4, motorbike, van, boat or truck engine is new.

Signs your motorcycle, vehicle, boat or truck battery is low in power or gradually failing is slow engine cranking, dimming headlights when starting. Warning lights on the dashboard and check engine lights displaying low battery voltage may also be present.

Regular battery checks prior to colder seasons is recommended, batteries are particularly vulnerable to failure in colder weather. Battery diagnostic experts will test your battery and report its overall performance, making recommendations.

Professional quality battery chargers like the OzCharge series, include rejuvenation and maintenance cycles as part of their smart charging algorithm. This can help prolong the life of batteries.

TRAVEL SMART

Are rescue jump starters worth it?

When considering investing in a rescue jump starter its worth noting they can do more than just jump engines with dead or weak batteries.

They provide peace of mind you can rescue battery related breakdowns by yourself, importantly you could also be the one providing assistance to others if you have Lokithor on-board.

They are true multifunction devices with in-built LED torches, USB power banks, tyre inflators, air compressors and pressure washers.

Lokithor devices are versatile and will find yourself using the torch as a trail walk light or lighting up campsites as you setup in the dark. Last minute emergency charging your mobile phone can be done on the go anywhere.

The Lokithor reliability and multifunction benefits make it a valuable addition to any vehicle's emergency roadside or campsite kit.

Choose the right Lokithor solution that's right for you here.

DIAGNOSING ISSUES

What if the rescue jump starter doesn't start my engine?

There are several things you can check to diagnose why your engine is not starting when using Lokithor rescue jump starters.

Ensure the jump starter is fully charged and jumper leads securely connected to the jump start pack. Check connections to the battery ensuring positive and negative leads are connected correctly.

Read your owners manual to ensure you are connecting the positive jump starter lead to the correct jump start point or battery terminal.

Does the engine sound like it is cranking over ready to start? If not, other electrical issues may be present. If you can hear the engine attempting to turn over but not starting, that too can be a sign of other issues not particularly related to the battery.

Clean the battery terminals if required and if it still doesn't work, there may be a more serious issue requiring professional mechanical or electrical diagnosis.

HYBRID RESCUE

Can you jump start a Hybrid or EV vehicle?

Yes, hybrid vehicles can be jump started similar to how pure petrol or diesel engines are jump started.

Hybrid vehicles contain internal combustion engines connected to a conventional 12v battery system. The electric motor is powered by a separate high voltage battery, computer and maintenance system.

Lokithor rescue jump starters can jump start hybrid vehicles with 12v batteries.

You must read your vehicle owners manual to familarise yourself with the Hybrid engine jump starting procedure and where the jump start points are located. Owners manuals include this information with clear diagrams allowing you to identify the location.

Choosing the right jump starter for hybrid vehicles follows the same process as non-hybrid vehicles, simply choose using internal combustion capacity. Get started with Lokithor using our rescue jump starter quick select guide.