Jump starter

[Fidge]

I'm having trouble keeping the battery Charged up on my 2010 Dakota and I'm considering buying a power pack just in case! I have been looking at a Suaoki Jump starter U28 2000A Peak15900mAh. The bumph says it will start a diesel engine up to 8.0L. Anyone got any experience of these, or can advise on a better one. I would be grateful for you comments!

 

[pwilmo]

These look good, I've Just bought from Amazon, fast delivery, and wireless phone charger
Although I haven't tried it out yet.

BEATIT QDSP 2000A Peak 21000mAh... Amazon product ASIN B07QJTPV5G

 

[Kim H]

We have one of these

Antigravity Batteries - Micro-Start XP10

Pocket sized Lithium-Ion 600 Peak Amp Jump Starter & Portable Power Supply, Jump starts petrol,Diesel Cars,Trucks,Motorcycles,Boats etc.

www.antigravitybatteries-uk.co.uk

Worked fine when the starter battery was flat, the lead from solar to starter had failed.

 

[Nigel Crompton]

Got one of these nearly two years ago
Amazon product ASIN B07R6RDT9FUsed half a dozen times on engines with dead batteries (4lt, 4pot diesel being the biggest) and all have started within 10 seconds. Highly recommended.
Plus, in extremis, I can charge my Macbook from it as well as all the little usb devices.

 

[Nigel Crompton]

Doh!

RoyPow from Amazon

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[Fidge]

Thanks for the info everyone. Once the battery is charged would there be a problem if I just disconnected the live terminal to stop the battery discharging?

 

[Delboyarapaho]

I have the Clarke Jumpstart 4000 http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=324004415583 Works fine on my 3litre Deisel. Had it 5 years now and still functions fine although doesn't get used often. I have also been recommended an "electro sealey start 800" that apparently starts a completely flat battery but I don't have one myself.

 

[Podney]

Erm......I think it would be a good idea to find out why the battery doesn’t hold its charge. Is it knackered? Is there a drain? On hook up? Do you need Battery Master? Solar top up?
Probably other things to consider before you buy a jump starter.

 

[Captain Pants]

Whatever your battery issue, a jump starter is a handy thing to have in the shed. Another vote for the ‘Clarke Jumpstart 4000’, will start a Ducato with ease and good value.

 

[Nigel Crompton]

...if I just disconnected the live terminal to stop the battery discharging?

-ve is the norm, I think. My Ducato base has a q/r clamp on the -ve terminal; tools req'd for +ve

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[Nigel Crompton]

PS, may knacker your airbag ECU. Better off keeping it charged somehow.

 

[GMLS]

Just been looking myself and found this which looks good

 

[Jaws]

They do work.. I have one.. But remember to connect it and stand back for a few minutes..
I tested several and did a report in the 'Motorhome Chat' section
The only one I tested in a trial a couple of months ago that did not perform well was a Halfords one.. And that may have just been one not up to spec.. as other folk have reported good results