{"product_id":"hikoki-compatible-auto-charger","title":"HiKOKI-Compatible Auto Charger – 12\/24V In-Car Battery Charger","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCharge HiKOKI 18V batteries on the drive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlugs into your vehicle's 12V or 24V socket and charges HiKOKI (Hitachi) 18V batteries at \u003cstrong\u003e2A\u003c\/strong\u003e while you drive. Arrive at camp with full batteries for the fridge, the lights and the fan, and swap a flat one in to charge on the next leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the piece that makes tool-battery power work on a long trip: no generator, no mains charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTips\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge with the engine running so you don't flatten the vehicle's starting battery, unless you have a dual-battery system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge one battery while you use another, and you'll always have a fresh one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFits HiKOKI (Hitachi) 18V slide-on batteries. \u003cstrong\u003eBattery not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hikoki-hitachi-compatible-18v-to-12v-step-down-power-supply\"\u003eHiKOKI-Compatible 18V to 12V Step Down Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 12–24V vehicle socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge output: 2A for 18–20V batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a battery included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It charges the HiKOKI (Hitachi) 18V batteries you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I charge with the engine off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but it draws from your vehicle battery. Unless you have a dual-battery system, charge while the engine is running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in a 24V truck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It runs on 12V and 24V vehicle sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHiKOKI is a trade mark of its owner. This is an aftermarket product, compatible with HiKOKI (Hitachi) 18V batteries but not made, approved or endorsed by HiKOKI.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOff-Grid Power items ship from our Australian warehouse partner, usually within one business day. They aren't available for pickup from our Marcoola showroom. See the Delivery \u0026amp; Returns tab for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bush Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67888473243710,"sku":"HIK-NBAUTO","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/8719\/2126\/files\/IMG_1247-Photoroom.jpg?v=1792147001","url":"https:\/\/thebushcompany.com.au\/products\/hikoki-compatible-auto-charger","provider":"The Bush Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}