Portable Jump Starters

[Wings06j]

I went overkill and got this for about $120. Jumped twice from a completely dead battery with plenty of juice left over.

GOOLOO GT4000S Jump Starter 4000 Amp Car Starter 100W Two-Way Fast-Charging Portable Car Battery Charger Booster Pack for 10L Diesel and 12L Gas Engines, SuperSafe Lithium Jump Box for 12V Vehicles https://a.co/d/8v5D1Y7

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[airline tech]

I have the Audew 2000 Amp, works great (used a few times) on other vehicles - No Issues
Stays Charged for long periods- Ironically pulled it out to check it today, has not been touched since spring (last used) and still holding 99% charge. Topped it off for winter (arrival)
The only drawback of the Audew is it has short cables

 

[lariat]

I went overkill and got this for about $120. Jumped twice from a completely dead battery with plenty of juice left over.

GOOLOO GT4000S Jump Starter 4000 Amp Car Starter 100W Two-Way Fast-Charging Portable Car Battery Charger Booster Pack for 10L Diesel and 12L Gas Engines, SuperSafe Lithium Jump Box for 12V Vehicles https://a.co/d/8v5D1Y7

Whoa 4000 amp! Big power!

 

[lariat]

I went overkill and got this for about $120. Jumped twice from a completely dead battery with plenty of juice left over.

GOOLOO GT4000S Jump Starter 4000 Amp Car Starter 100W Two-Way Fast-Charging Portable Car Battery Charger Booster Pack for 10L Diesel and 12L Gas Engines, SuperSafe Lithium Jump Box for 12V Vehicles https://a.co/d/8v5D1Y7

I looked on Amazon...Seems China based. I now avoid all products from China now on Amazon.

 

[subquark]

I'm assuming a 1000 amp jump starter is adequate for a Ranger or should I go up to 1500amp or higher?

This is what I was looking at: The Noco GB40. Thanks.

This NOCO is really good and more than ample for pretty much any use.

I have two Gooloos (4000A & GT4000S) and I put the first one through the ringer a few times. I used it to crank my old FJ40 on two occasions. The first was probably about 10 second cranks - it got the little jumper wires pretty darn hot. But it still showed about 50% charge. The second time was 6 cranks of about the same and maybe a few seconds longer.

Personally, I think the NOCO is probably a higher quality unit - I have nothing to back that up but it's the brand of battery tender Ford sells.

I aim to charge them once a month but it's more like every 2 or 3 months - they always show to be close to 100%.

I imagine they all do this, but if you're in a colder climate, you might double check to see if it self-warms as cold can really decrease their output.

 

[lariat]

This NOCO is really good and more than ample for pretty much any use.

I have two Gooloos (4000A & GT4000S) and I put the first one through the ringer a few times. I used it to crank my old FJ40 on two occasions. The first was probably about 10 second cranks - it got the little jumper wires pretty darn hot. But it still showed about 50% charge. The second time was 6 cranks of about the same and maybe a few seconds longer.

Personally, I think the NOCO is probably a higher quality unit - I have nothing to back that up but it's the brand of battery tender Ford sells.

I aim to charge them once a month but it's more like every 2 or 3 months - they always show to be close to 100%.

I imagine they all do this, but if you're in a colder climate, you might double check to see if it self-warms as cold can really decrease their output.

And it seems NOCO is a US based company, although their products are manufactured oversees. At least I can know I'm giving a US company my business.

 

[Wings06j]

I looked on Amazon...Seems China based. I now avoid all products from China now on Amazon.

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Wish I knew that before I bought it. I usually do the same. Guess I'll be buying something else when that one goes.

 

[lariat]

Wish I knew that before I bought it. I usually do the same. Guess I'll be buying something else when that one goes.

It seems everything on Amazon is now either sold or manufactured in China.

 

[subquark]

And it seems NOCO is a US based company, although their products are manufactured oversees. At least I can know I'm giving a US company my business.

I'm with you on most things.

I use an arbor press for our game business. I could have bought one for about $40 from Harbir Freight but really wanted US-made since we pride ourselves on US sourcing.

I got one made in Grand Haven Michigan for $398!

Ten times more but I've pressed more than 10,000 tins on it and it's still as tight as a drum.

 

[Fordup]

I got the Gooloo also and so far it has worked good when needed. Under $100 and came with a custom fitted hard case plus charger. All batteries used in any of them and most electronics come from China anyway. Gooloo is supposed to use EV grade batteries. They have a heated one for cold climates also. The relay is the weak part of all the Chinese models. If you want the best go with Noco. Project Farm has a good video comparing them all.

 

[lariat]

I got the Gooloo also and so far it has worked good when needed. Under $100 and came with a custom fitted hard case plus charger. All batteries used in any of them and most electronics come from China anyway. Gooloo is supposed to use EV grade batteries. They have a heated one for cold climates also. The relay is the weak part of all the Chinese models. If you want the best go with Noco. Project Farm has a good video comparing them all.

This is good to know. Thanks

 

[AzScorpion]

I bought this Audew almost 3 years ago. I check it every 6 months and it holds a charge very well and is usually still at 99%- 100% . I have helped others with it and it's worked great and cranks a dead battery over quickly. Whatever you buy I'd wait until Black Friday when most things are on sale.

https://www.audew.com/Audew-2000A-P...-Engines-with-LCD-Power-Display-p-100058.html

I just noticed Amazon now has them for $59.00 with the instant coupon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B...0ACE1CBF44BA87_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

 

[pismo1]

I bought this Audew almost 3 years ago. I check it every 6 months and it holds a charge very well and is usually still at 99%- 100% . I have helped others with it and it's worked great and cranks a dead battery over quickly. Whatever you buy I'd wait until Black Friday when most things are on sale.

https://www.audew.com/Audew-2000A-P...-Engines-with-LCD-Power-Display-p-100058.html

I just noticed Amazon now has them for $59.00 with the instant coupon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B...0ACE1CBF44BA87_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

Is Andeman the same as Audew?

 

[AzScorpion]

Is Andeman the same as Audew?

It must be and I didn't notice the name until now. It looked like the one I bought and I never looked at the name?‍....Good catch! On the Audew website there's a link to purchase on Amazon which brings you to the one I linked from Andeman. lol

 

[lariat]

I bought this Audew almost 3 years ago. I check it every 6 months and it holds a charge very well and is usually still at 99%- 100% . I have helped others with it and it's worked great and cranks a dead battery over quickly. Whatever you buy I'd wait until Black Friday when most things are on sale.

https://www.audew.com/Audew-2000A-P...-Engines-with-LCD-Power-Display-p-100058.html

I just noticed Amazon now has them for $59.00 with the instant coupon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B...0ACE1CBF44BA87_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

Holy crap....2000-3000 amp jump starters for less than $100! I'm in!!!!
Thanks for sharing these links. I can't believe I missed including these in my go-to/must-have offroad carry list. I was in the middle of the desert yesterday and was scared to turn off my truck in case it didn't want to start up again, hence made a reminder to order one.

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