Jump starter

[Minisorella]

I've a feeling someone else got out of difficulty with one of these recently, as well as Sue. I looked at some online and they say they'll start a petrol engine up to 6L and a diesel up to 5L. There's already a recent thread about them somewhere on here.

A couple of months back, I bought a larger starter+compressor unit for emergencies but I've since heard a lot of good things about the smaller packs, so wish I'd known about those first.

 

[carol]

But the starter pack will be flat too. Been there, done that.

That's just not correct. The starter pack is nothing to do with the battery! And batteries go flat for all sorts of reasons. I bought one and used it to start my van. So much easier than leads. Definitely recommend. Minisorella, think you're thinking of me! As someone else said, even after using it it was still fully charged. I think you're thinking of those big things Hairydog, as these are no weight at all.

 

[molly 2]

I've a feeling someone else got out of difficulty with one of these recently, as well as Sue. I looked at some online and they say they'll start a petrol engine up to 6L and a diesel up to 5L. There's already a recent thread about them somewhere on here.

A couple of months back, I bought a larger starter+compressor unitg for emergencies but I've since heard a lot of good things about the smaller packs, so wish I'd known about those first.

The trouble with the old is They are heavy you would not want to drop it on your foot .:danger:

 

[oldish hippy]

well just back feed lesuire battery to jump start it works

 

[Minisorella]

The trouble with the old is They are heavy you would not want to drop it on your foot .:danger:

...and break the other ankle! :rolleyes2:

 

[Fazerloz]

If it gets you out of the crap once, its worth every penny. If not one of life's lessons. I have seen one start a Dodge Ram Diesel that had a flat battery.

 

[Minisorella]

That's just not correct. The starter pack is nothing to do with the battery! And batteries go flat for all sorts of reasons. I bought one and used it to start my van. So much easier than leads. Definitely recommend. Minisorella, think you're thinking of me! As someone else said, even after using it it was still fully charged. I think you're thinking of those big things Hairydog, as these are no weight at all.

Yes, I had it my my head it was you Carol but then I doubted myself! I recall you said you'd forgotten you had it, it's so small and unobtrusive.

 

[Obanboy666]

But the starter pack will be flat too. Been there, done that.

Wrong ! Ensuring my starter pack is charged and ready to go is part of my checklist before heading out. When wilding which usually entails moving every day to a new location I recharge my starter pack if I’ve been using it for recharging items when on the move so always fully charged and ready for use.

 

[witzend]

I,ve just read thru this thread and are we talking about 2 different item like the large jump starter pack and the usb booster

 

[Fazerloz]

After doing a bit of digging there is a lot of crap and lies in what some of the manufacture's claim their products will do. I would do some homework before I bought one.

 

[Deleted member 5816]

No mine is a jump start pack. It also serves as a power pack with usb socket and a 12v and 19v outlets. If you read my posts I have started several vans and cars with it.

Alf

I,ve just read thru this thread and are we talking about 2 different item like the large jump starter pack and the usb booster

 

[Minisorella]

I,ve just read thru this thread and are we talking about 2 different item like the large jump starter pack and the usb booster

I think we're all talking about something like this... although this one's got a compressor in the kit too.

Suaoki Car Jump Starter Battery 600A 18000mAh with Air Compressor, Green: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

 

[Minisorella]

This is the bigger, heavier gizmo I bought in October before I realised how good the smaller ones were! The little ones do the same job at a fraction of the size/weight.
12V PORTABLE CAR JUMP STARTER AIR COMPRESSOR BATTERY START BOOSTER CHARGER LEADS: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

 

[campervanannie]

I've a feeling someone else got out of difficulty with one of these recently, as well as Sue. I looked at some online and they say they'll start a petrol engine up to 6L and a diesel up to 5L. There's already a recent thread about them somewhere on here.

A couple of months back, I bought a larger starter+compressor unit for emergencies but I've since heard a lot of good things about the smaller packs, so wish I'd known about those first.

The one Sue has is tiny and has lots of leads and accessories all in a small case.

 

[campervanannie]

I think we're all talking about something like this... although this one's got a compressor in the kit too.

Suaoki Car Jump Starter Battery 600A 18000mAh with Air Compressor, Green: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

That’s like Sue’s but she paid nothing like that and as stated she started her engine with a completely flat battery twice without any issue

 

[Deleted member 5816]

So has mine plus there is a 19v takeoff for laptops a 1a usb and a 5a usb outlet and a set of leads for just about every ipad / tablet / mobile phone and camera sockets, plus the jump leads for connecting to a van / car battery

The lidl unit on sale now at £35 is not too bad

Alf

Lidl Portable Jump Starter Ultimate speed upbs 8000 with Powerbank accessories test advice customer reviews price instruction manual technical data - lidl parkside powerfix florabest silvercrest

The one Sue has is tiny and has lots of leads and accessories all in a small case.

 

[Tonybvi]

The one Sue has is tiny and has lots of leads and accessories all in a small case.

Sounds just like my excellent Anti-Gravity XP10 power pack. Only about 7” x 3” x 1” complete with all leads in a neat little case. Jump starts, torch, usb charger, 12v output, 19v output, etc etc.
Wouldn’t be without it.
Tony

 

[Deleted member 58274]

Jumper

The one Sue has is tiny and has lots of leads and accessories all in a small case.

Hi, so which one has Sue got ? I fancy one with all the outputs/leads as a handy portable backup power source for mobile/laptop etc....Maja

 

[molly 2]

Sounds just like my excellent Anti-Gravity XP10 power pack. Only about 7” x 3” x 1” complete with all leads in a neat little case. Jump starts, torch, usb charger, 12v output, 19v output, etc etc.
Wouldn’t be without it.
Tony

The anti gravity xp 10 looks the business but reflects in the price .

 

[Fazerloz]

So has mine plus there is a 19v takeoff for laptops a 1a usb and a 5a usb outlet and a set of leads for just about every ipad / tablet / mobile phone and camera sockets, plus the jump leads for connecting to a van / car battery

The lidl unit on sale now at £35 is not too bad

Alf

Lidl Portable Jump Starter Ultimate speed upbs 8000 with Powerbank accessories test advice customer reviews price instruction manual technical data - lidl parkside powerfix florabest silvercrest

Lidl claim it is ok for up to 1.6ltr Diesel 2.0 litre petrol. I would say a claimed starting current of 80A not enough for the average MH. You can forget peak current. I would think for a 2.5 diesel something like 150A starting current would be req. The good ones seem to be producing over 200A starting current but cost more than £30. A little indicator been the size of cables to the clamps on them.
Model: UPBS 8000 A1current
Type of battery: LiFePO4
Battery capacity: 8000 mAh,
3.2–3.4 V
Charge cycles: 1500
Charge duration: up to 8 hours
Peak current: 200A
Starting current: 80A
Operating temperature: 0–60°C
Voltage: 12 V
Input voltage
(charging port): 5 V /1A
Output voltage
(output USB): 5 V /1A/2A