Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
Jump start pack help...MUCH confucion
I know this has been discussed here, but the more I read, the more confused I get.
I see the small packs (Lithium?) and the large "older" style jump packs.
I just want one that will start my Disco 4, from totally flat, in very cold weather. But which one? I have trawled Amazon etc, but it seems there are a lot out there that have pretty poor reviews.
I am off on my annual 6 weeks in the Alps, where its cold, and while the battery doesn't usually go flat, it has done once and A) it was a nightmare and B) it cost me ££s.
So could anyone with real knowledge let me know which one just "works".
Thanks
22nd Nov 2019 1:05 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
I've just got back from home (Africa) and bought one of these to take back with me. I used it a few times on different vehicles including once on my Disco 3, after I'd left an interior light on.
I was very impressed! And good value for money, I think.
The Freelander 2.0 litre diesel that it started had absolutely nothing in the battery.
I went through the different threads on the forum but this one worked for me.
Obviously the cold will be a big factor, which I didnt encounter.
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22nd Nov 2019 1:29 pm
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I’ve had a Noco GB150 for over a year with no issues, certainly does the job when required.
Also have the Noco GB75 at work, should do a D4 without any issues.
22nd Nov 2019 5:51 pm
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
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I have a noco GB40....
Starts the D3 without a problem.....
I have it for 1,5 jr now... never let me down with any motor...Best regards
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22nd Nov 2019 6:18 pm
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
Bit the bullet and took advantage of the Amazon deal listed above
Cheers all.
22nd Nov 2019 8:08 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
NJSS wrote:
lynalldiscovery
Presumably it was a Noco?
Which one, what was the problem please?
NJSS
Yes same make, was a commercial one rated 12/24v did manage to start a couple of motors, I never had any luck with it and I am guessing no one else did either as everyone went back to the traditional jump pack as it just worked.
Then after a couple of years when the normal jump pack died we got two more very expensive jump packs, Iirc getting on for 700 quid each and I am pretty sure if the little thing was any good we would have bought two of them instead as way cheaper.
I am not saying they are carp but based on what I have seen I would not bother.
23rd Nov 2019 2:21 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
It works very well on both 12 and 24v but you do have to have a small charge in the original battery for it to work.
If its completley dead ie 0v it wont allow you to jump start.
Its very light, holds its charge for at least 6 months and fits nicely under the rear seats.
23rd Nov 2019 9:04 am
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
I have one of these and it's started the RRS a few times without fail when my battery was on its way out...
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23rd Nov 2019 9:27 am
stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
Posts: 10146
Get one of these ive had mine for years and it gets used a lot on vans diggers , dumpers etc
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if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
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crew cab transit
transit connect
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23rd Nov 2019 9:39 am
stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
Posts: 10146
It’s heavy but also great when camping -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
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