Suggest a car charger for this vacuum? I just bought this vacuum for my husband and wondered if there was a car charger that I could buy so we can keep the vacuum in the car and charge while we drive?
525000
It's easiest to just pick up a power inverter to convert DC to AC for you vacuum, such as Stanley PC1A09 100 Watt Power Inverter with USB Power Outlet.
2281742
Sorry Mike, but in researching all vacuums, there are problems with them all. I cannot decide on one either by reading the reviews. I'm frustrated and wish a woman engineer would invent one so that all the negativity found in every brand would be solved.
382821
Based on my experience, the vacuum only lasts for a day or two when new. Within a few months, no vacuum could be achieved. I would not recommend this item.
1769933
Not this one. Vacuum only. You can continue to search amazon . There is also one listed with batter and charger. Somewhere around $120.00. If you already have 18v batteries and charger, then this is a great deal.
1641170
Its cahrger is detachable and not design to use while charging. I dont think this works while plugged in. And most of the battery powered vacuums are not functionable while charging. I did return mine already since it losss its suction power quickly and not as handy as it looks.
1833564
my battery also stopped charging after less than a year. I love the vacuum but now need another on because it will charge continuously and wont work but 30 seconds till it cuts off. Very frustrating. in the beginning it worked great but now just frustrates me.
2270370
That's a good one!By mistake my wife threw out mine!I tried to find a charger,but was unsuccessful! I ended up buying a second total trimmer,to get the charger,and i'm not sure that's available anywhere now. Sorry.Good luck.P.S. I ordered a charger from a parts co. but had to return it-didn't fit.
636491
I would call a vacuum repair store. Most cities have them. The price of it was so inexpensive, I probably would not bother repairing it if it is old. I would just get a new unit if you like it that much.
1016338
I have done this since I bought the vacuum about 1 1/2 years ago. But I have had problems after 6 months of use with each of the three batteries I have owned. After 6 months the battery wouldn't charge anymore. I have called Hoover and done the charger tests with them, and the charger works fine. But the batteries wear out. I use the Hoover at least twice a day for cat hair and crumb pickup. The vacuum is well designed and picks up well. If only the company could make a battery that lasts. These are expensive batteries and they are warrantied for two years. This is the one disappointing aspect about the vacuum. Otherwise I love the vacuum. I have done this since I bought the vacuum about 1 1/2 years ago. But I have had problems after 6 months of use with each of the three batteries I have owned. After 6 months the battery wouldn't charge anymore. I have called Hoover and done the charger tests with them, and the charger works fine. But the batteries wear out. I use the Hoover at least twice a day for cat hair and crumb pickup. The vacuum is well designed and picks up well. If only the company could make a battery that lasts. These are expensive batteries and they are warrantied for two years. This is the one disappointing... » Read More I have done this since I bought the vacuum about 1 1/2 years ago. But I have had problems after 6 months of use with each of the three batteries I have owned. After 6 months the battery wouldn't charge anymore. I have called Hoover and done the charger tests with them, and the charger works fine. But the batteries wear out. I use the Hoover at least twice a day for cat hair and crumb pickup. The vacuum is well designed and picks up well. If only the company could make a battery that lasts. These are expensive batteries and they are warrantied for two years. This is the one disappointing aspect about the vacuum. Otherwise I love the vacuum. « Show Less
1692496
I bought a Eureka EasyClean Corded Hand-Held Vacuum, 71B which I keep in my closet. It makes all of my Space Bags much more usable. (Previously, I ended up not sealing them back up.)
2085237
No charger with this bare tool. They're available from numerous sources online (obviously including Amazon) but I don't know how much they cost. I bought the vacuum at the same time and it came with a battery and charger.
1184913
I have not actually tried it in my car - but I will give you my opinions. It has better than average suction. Definitely better than those dustbusters. Not as good as your vacuum (if you have a decent one) and if you are used to the powerful suction of a shopvac or the vacuums at the car washes, you will be disappointed. Otherwise - I think it would be a passing second to hauling your inside vacuum out of the house to the garage outlets. If you are talking about sucking up tons of things from cars used by kids - I would go use a car wash vacuum. If you are just talking about general dirt, something that's spilled and vacuuming upholstery - then yes - I think it would be fine. Hope that helps. I have not actually tried it in my car - but I will give you my opinions. It has better than average suction. Definitely better than those dustbusters. Not as good as your vacuum (if you have a decent one) and if you are used to the powerful suction of a shopvac or the vacuums at the car washes, you will be disappointed. Otherwise - I think it would be a passing second to hauling your inside vacuum out of the house to the garage outlets. If you are talking about sucking up tons of things from cars used by kids - I would go use a car wash vacuum. If you are just talking about general dirt,... » Read More I have not actually tried it in my car - but I will give you my opinions. It has better than average suction. Definitely better than those dustbusters. Not as good as your vacuum (if you have a decent one) and if you are used to the powerful suction of a shopvac or the vacuums at the car washes, you will be disappointed. Otherwise - I think it would be a passing second to hauling your inside vacuum out of the house to the garage outlets. If you are talking about sucking up tons of things from cars used by kids - I would go use a car wash vacuum. If you are just talking about general dirt, something that's spilled and vacuuming upholstery - then yes - I think it would be fine. Hope that helps. « Show Less
2236922
I still use my eureka. The handle broke off right away but it mechanically still runs great and with lots of power. It's a messy ordeal emptying the dirt cup. I always do that outside. It was a cheap vacuum, so even tho its got little issues, Istill am amazed at how much dirt it pulls out of my carpet.
835965
It's a basic 12v so I'd just take it into your local radio shack. They will have something that has multiple "tips" to fit the vacuum. While it would be easy to find something with the same voltage range and correct power supply it might not have the right side tip for plugging into the vacuum. Therefore taking it with you to a store is likely the best solution.
1494425
I have one and it needs another back up battery if you want to use it longer than the regular twenty minutes it seems to last in one vacuuming use. It just shuts off at a certain point. I know it says it needs only 4 hours to charge, but when you read the instructions it says 4-7 hours. It took a full 7 hours for ours to charge. I am taking this vacuum back this Friday on my day off from work. It also does not come with a hose or attachments. So the dust will most likely pile up and be very visible along the floor next to the wall and in the corners unless you buy a separate little device like a dust buster. Then where's the point in buying this little vacuum when additional money needs to be spent. Like I said an additional battery needs to be purchased which is what JC Penny would have rather me do then have me return it, except they only told me about the need for an additional battery when I called to see if it can be returned. The type of battery it runs on as mentioned is a nickel metal hydride battery. They do give information on how to empty the container when it is full after vacuuming. Emptying it is very easy compared to my old Hoover vacuum. That's not enough for me though. I have read similar complaints about the run time of this vacuum online as well, but unfortunately I did not look those up until after I bought the machine.
1098633
The one I purchased did not have a car charger ... just a wall charger. I would love to have a car charger. Anyone know how to get one?
921117
I think it is a great vacuum for my car. I have a dog that rides in the car and it is pretty good about picking it up. Now I don't clean my car as often as I should but do think it works great.