Jumpstart by Coleman

The Coleman Powermate Jumpstart System

For Christmas I usually try to persuade my friends and family to focus their gift giving to our children. However, this year my Dad gave me a gift that really came in handy these last couple of days. The Coleman Powermate Jumpstart System is designed to provide 12 volt power as well as jumpstart power if ever needed.

My little honda civic has a battery that isn't much larger than a household 9-volt. Usually this battery provides sufficient power to the needed areas, ie headlights, radio, heater fan, etc.. However if you turn the car off and run these things the batterys life span is shorter than that of a snowmans during August in Arizona.

Yesterday Kristy took the honda to school and forgot to shut the lights off. She called me in distress and to my relief the Coleman powermate came to the rescue. I had her bring it in the house to recharge it when she arrived home which resulted in me forgetting to put it back in the honda before I left for work. This morning I had to run over to Sidney and stopped in to visit with my Brother In-Law, Dale, and sure enough, forgot to shut off my lights. The powermate would have served me well. However I didn't learn my lesson because when I arrived home I once again forgot to shut off my lights. Tonight the powermate came to the rescue again.

I am not sure what my Dad paid for this crazy device but I have certainly got his money's worth in just the last 24-hours. Thanks again Dad!