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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: salish on September 17, 2022, 10:05:36 AM
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I drive an older Subaru that's getting on in years and miles and I'm looking for one of those small battery packs with built-in cables for jump-starting my car battery if it fails when I'm in the backcountry. I'd like to find one that doesn't break the bank. We'll be buying a new vehicle after the first of the year, but I don't anticipate a big gas hog, probably just another 4 cyl rig. Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Cliff
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Noco makes a nice compact one that will fit in your glove box. Reasonably priced depending on how many amps you need for under 100 dollars.
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I own three of these, they will start any vehicle I have.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H58NP77/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Project Farm on YouTube did a comparison and test a while back.
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Noco makes a nice compact one that will fit in your glove box. Reasonably priced depending on how many amps you need for under 100 dollars.
Thank you for your suggestion. For a smaller car like my Subaru Impreza, do you think this 10amp NOCO battery charger would be a good one for me? This is something I could connect if my battery is dead and get my car started, correct? There is a lesser AMP Noco available for $69.99 on Amazon but since I don't know what kind of car we will be purchasing after the first of the year I was thinking the 10amp would be better.
https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENIUS10-Fully-Automatic-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B07W3QT226?ref_=ast_sto_dp#
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I own three of these, they will start any vehicle I have.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H58NP77/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Project Farm on YouTube did a comparison and test a while back.
Thanks Stein, I appreciate it.
Cliff
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Best part is that it will start both a 5 liter big rig or a 6.2 liter mower.. :chuckle: I can't verify the big rig or yacht though.
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Best part is that it will start both a 5 liter big rig or a 6.2 liter mower.. :chuckle: I can't verify the big rig or yacht though.
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Thank again, Amazon's deal right now is very good. Does this unit come with a charger block & cord?
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It comes with a standard USB/USB-C cord, you need to supply the block to plug the supply side of the USB cord into.
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It comes with a standard USB/USB-C cord, you need to supply the block to plug the supply side of the USB cord into.
Thank you, I'm assuming a phone charger block will work. Or a laptop that is plugged in?
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Noco makes a nice compact one that will fit in your glove box. Reasonably priced depending on how many amps you need for under 100 dollars.
Thank you for your suggestion. For a smaller car like my Subaru Impreza, do you think this 10amp NOCO battery charger would be a good one for me? This is something I could connect if my battery is dead and get my car started, correct? There is a lesser AMP Noco available for $69.99 on Amazon but since I don't know what kind of car we will be purchasing after the first of the year I was thinking the 10amp would be better.
https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENIUS10-Fully-Automatic-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B07W3QT226?ref_=ast_sto_dp#
You said you want a jump starter correct? That noco genius is a battery maintainer/battery charger.
Search for the noco booster plus. 1000 amps will jump a V8 and the unit is a size of my hand. If you plan on getting a diesel or a engine that is more than 6 liters you’ll need more amps.
https://no.co/gb40
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Noco makes a nice compact one that will fit in your glove box. Reasonably priced depending on how many amps you need for under 100 dollars.
Thank you for your suggestion. For a smaller car like my Subaru Impreza, do you think this 10amp NOCO battery charger would be a good one for me? This is something I could connect if my battery is dead and get my car started, correct? There is a lesser AMP Noco available for $69.99 on Amazon but since I don't know what kind of car we will be purchasing after the first of the year I was thinking the 10amp would be better.
https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENIUS10-Fully-Automatic-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B07W3QT226?ref_=ast_sto_dp#
You said you want a jump starter correct? That noco genius is a battery maintainer/battery charger.
Search for the noco booster plus. 1000 amps will jump a V8 and the unit is a size of my hand. If you plan on getting a diesel or a engine that is more than 6 liters you’ll need more amps.
https://no.co/gb40
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I'd just carry a spare battery.
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I’ve got 2 of the noco GB50’s as do a bunch of our techs. They’ve jump started all kinds of vehicles at work including diesel pickups. Always work like a champ.
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I'd just carry a spare battery.
They’re the same price and 6 times the size and probably 10 times the weight of these little jump packs.
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It comes with a standard USB/USB-C cord, you need to supply the block to plug the supply side of the USB cord into.
Thank you, I'm assuming a phone charger block will work. Or a laptop that is plugged in?
Yeah, anything that has powered USB, even could charge it off your car assuming the battery isn't dead. It takes a bunch of energy to charge it, so plan on several hours if it's been used a bunch. I typically pull it out every few months or before a long trip and charge it just to make sure.
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They're awesome.
I bought a no name brand "SUPERPOW.... How cool is that?) about 3 years ago.
I charge it a couple times a year and it has started some dead vehicles.
So convenient to carry one of these little units.
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Thanks again guys, more info here than I could have hoped for. I appreciate your advice and suggestions.
Cliff
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I'd go with the noco, they are impressive.
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I ended up buying the TOPVISION 2200A. What a cool rig, I haven't jumped anything yet but I did charge my phone :) It's going to be real handy to have. Thanks for all the advice.
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I'd go with the noco, they are impressive.
That's what we use at work. They're impressive, especially considering their size.
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Thanks to everybody who contributed. I ended up buying a Noco GB40 based off recommendations in this thread and already put it to use jump starting my Chevy half ton with the big 5.3. :tup:
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You'll like it. Ive had a couple of little jumpers for quite a while. So easy to use .my wife has used them a couple of times to start coworkers rigs. They're always skeptical but very impressed when their car starts right up. Sure beats jumper cables.