What did you receive in the mail today for your Ranger?

[DukeCanBuildit]

Part two of the new battery jumper ... or ... maybe I should slow down and read sometimes!

So the new Gooloo was $20 cheaper and that's because it doesn't come with a hard case, just a nylon pouch. Which would probably be just fine for Soupie, but I have my personal image of being a tough guy, so I need a tough case (although, I'm not as tough as my Mad Max hero @DukeCanBuildit). =D

And holy cow, it seems far larger than the original one! But it's not quite as bad as I thought when looking at them side by side. Keep in mind, both these jumpers are rated at 4000 amps.

There’s no one tougher, mate.

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[dtech]

It's what isn't arriving that is beginning to annoy me, 2 weeks back bought a travel trailer and needed a brake controller and a weight disti hitch, both were ordered from Amazon on 08/14, both were originally schedule to arrive on 08/21, then came several reschedules owing to shipping problems and now the items are scheduled to be delivered on 08/29, but with the caveat that if they don't arrive I can get a refund. One item was a tekonsha brake controller, when ordered was $92, now it's $77 , I called amazon saying I wished to get the lower price or cancel the order as they had offered that option with the 2nd reschedule but the latest reschedule cancellation wasn't offered. So prior to receiving it I've initiated a return and reordered the controller at the $77 price it's scheduled to be delivered on 08/28 , this whole thing doesn't add up and makes me wonder about Amazon . I need this items to pickup my RV but Amazon reps could care less.

 

[TICKLE ZOMBIE]

Turtle Wax Ceramic Wash and Wax. I don’t have a ceramic coating on my truck but I thought “why not?” with this one.
Usually a Meguiar’s and Griots guy.

 

[Bsenecal]

Turtle Wax Ceramic Wash and Wax. I don’t have a ceramic coating on my truck but I thought “why not?” with this one.
Usually a Meguiar’s and Griots guy.

Turtle Wax Ceramic Wash and Wax. I don’t have a ceramic coating on my truck but I thought “why not?” with this one.
Usually a Meguiar’s and Griots guy.

Nice, here is what Fed ex and UPS delivered.
Tomorrow the the front coil over Eibach show up.
Brian

 

[Fordup]

Part two of the new battery jumper ... or ... maybe I should slow down and read sometimes!

So the new Gooloo was $20 cheaper and that's because it doesn't come with a hard case, just a nylon pouch. Which would probably be just fine for Soupie, but I have my personal image of being a tough guy, so I need a tough case (although, I'm not as tough as my Mad Max hero @DukeCanBuildit). =D

And holy cow, it seems far larger than the original one! But it's not quite as bad as I thought when looking at them side by side. Keep in mind, both these jumpers are rated at 4000 amps.

new on the left

a bit chunkier

day purse on the left, formal cocktail party purse on the right

same kind of innards

the left has a molded pocket to take up more space protect it more

new on left but both rated at 4000 amps

why would it be thicker if mostly the same capacity? beats me ...

still fits but tighter for sure! spot the rodent deterrent?

The new one is thicker because the power relay is in the case and not on the leads like the simpler one. It's basically a throw away when the relay fries where the other you just replace the cable set.

 

[subquark]

The new one is thicker because the power relay is in the case and not on the leads like the simpler one. It's basically a throw away when the relay fries where the other you just replace the cable set.

That makes sense. The older one has the "boost" on the leads, so more going on, as you said.

Makes the older one more desirable, doesn't it?

 

[Fordup]

That makes sense. The older one has the "boost" on the leads, so more going on, as you said.

Makes the older one more desirable, doesn't it?

I bought the older one for that reason. Apparently the relay is the weak link in this type of product. The newer one can be dissambled and have a new realy soldered in but it's not easy to find a relay that fits I have heard. Used mine the other day to get my generator started and boy are they worth having.

 

[subquark]

I bought the older one for that reason. Apparently the relay is the weak link in this type of product. The newer one can be dissambled and have a new realy soldered in but it's not easy to find a relay that fits I have heard. Used mine the other day to get my generator started and boy are they worth having.

You're not kidding. The battery on the FJ40 was dead as dead can be and hadn't been started in over three years. I cranked it, on boost, six times and it roared to life. That FJ can run without a battery.

That jump starter's leads got too hot to touch but it didn't blow, so hats off to their construction. I hope the newer one holds up as well and that the Ranger never needs it.

Sounds like I need to do more research if I want to be more self-reliant in this department.

Thanks for the relay insight! =)

 

[AndyMedic]

You're not kidding. The battery on the FJ40 was dead as dead can be and hadn't been started in over three years. I cranked it, on boost, six times and it roared to life. That FJ can run without a battery.

That jump starter's leads got too hot to touch but it didn't blow, so hats off to their construction. I hope the newer one holds up as well and that the Ranger never needs it.

Sounds like I need to do more research if I want to be more self-reliant in this department.

Thanks for the relay insight! =)

I’ve used the NOCO GB40 on my ranger and it worked flawlessly from a completely drained battery. They are on sale for $80 from Amazon right now for a few more hours. I’ve used NOCO stuff for years and never had an issue.

 

[subquark]

I’ve used the NOCO GB40 on my ranger and it worked flawlessly from a completely drained battery. They are on sale for $80 from Amazon right now for a few more hours. I’ve used NOCO stuff for years and never had an issue.

Thanks for the tip and 20% off right now! Added bonus, their USB cable is 23" long (and has a ferrite core added), I think the GooLoo is 8"! =p

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TKUPIC

 

[Bsenecal]

Nice, here is what Fed ex and UPS delivered.
Tomorrow the the front coil over Eibach show up.
Brian

Front coil overs came in tonight and I installed the rear shocks, about 50 minutes, not quite as easy as some have said. Even with the suspension hanging (jacked from the frame) I had to use a second Jack to compress the shocks in order to install the bottom bolt.
Fronts and tires go on next Wednesday.
Brian

 

[underwhelmed]

UPS dropped off my Bedrug bed mat today. Fits great. So much better on my knees getting around in the topper.

 

[Jhbryaniv]

you might be interested in one of these for a dash cam - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C3KNM8R2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mine arrives next week. It is a tap to draw power from the mirror to power a dashcam or radar detector . . .

That menas there won't be a pesky long USB cable going to the USB port, instead the camera will look like this...

This little cable adapter thing came today.

Installed it while waiting in car line.

Well made, and it includes 3 different short us cables AND a sticker.

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

Thanks for the tip and 20% off right now! Added bonus, their USB cable is 23" long (and has a ferrite core added), I think the GooLoo is 8"! =p

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TKUPIC

These are great jump starters. I replaced my carry bag with a hard (firm) case for more protection and neater storage.

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GBC013-Boost-Sport-Protection/dp/B07C2VZGJY

 

[subquark]

These are great jump starters. I replaced my carry bag with a hard (firm) case for more protection and neater storage.

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GBC013-Boost-Sport-Protection/dp/B07C2VZGJY

Dagnabbit! Here I thought I'd be saving money with @AzScorpion missing .. but no!

Bunch of enablers! =p

(I take no responsibility for my lack of self-control!) =)

That is a nice case (clicks the link & sends Jeff Bezos more $$$). =D

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