P500 Battery charger, jump starter

[Mudder]

Saw this advertised at HF, anyone tried one yet, or a similar type? Seems interesting to take along on the trail, JUMP START, trickle charger, flashlight and phone power. 8 ga. leads.

 

[Deluxe700]

I bought this one last year and it has been outstanding...I carry it with me everywhere the side by side goes. It was about $100.00 on Amazon. It has worked well. FYI

 

[joeymt33]

I've been using the DBPower from Amazon. The only time I've used it was to jumpstart a 50 horse Kubota tractor that was so dead it wouldn't even light up the dash lights. It didn't even have a problem.

They are $60-$70 on Amazon. Has USB outlets and adapters for charging a laptop if needed. Not as powerful as the model mentioned above but 600 amps hasn't been a problem for me.

 

[Mudder]

@joeymt33 , yep, looks like more amps for car use would be better.

 

[joeymt33]

@joeymt33 , yep, looks like more amps for car use would be better.

Well, this one claims to work for up to 6.5l. Not sure as I haven't tried it.

I do know it jumpstarted that dead tractor three times without needing to be charged in between and that includes letting the glow plugs warm-up. I'm sure it would start most cars and pickups. I carry it with me in my truck but haven't had to use it yet. I highly doubt it would start an old 7.3 power stroke.

My buddy has the same DBPower and has a 5.7l Nissan Titan. It jumped that engine easily he says.

 

[ohanacreek]

Well, this one claims to work for up to 6.5l. Not sure as I haven't tried it.

I do know it jumpstarted that dead tractor three times without needing to be charged in between and that includes letting the glow plugs warm-up. I'm sure it would start most cars and pickups. I carry it with me in my truck but haven't had to use it yet. I highly doubt it would start an old 7.3 power stroke.

My buddy has the same DBPower and has a 5.7l Nissan Titan. It jumped that engine easily he says.

NOCO Genius Boost Pro GB150 4000 Amp 12V UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TKSSB8/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Says 10+ liter motors, that's beastly.

 

[Mr_spkr]

Saw this advertised at HF, anyone tried one yet, or a similar type? Seems interesting to take along on the trail, JUMP START, trickle charger, flashlight and phone power. 8 ga. leads.

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Ordered the NOCO GB40 directly from the manufacturer today - use discount code "PROGPERK" for instant 25% savings, no tax and $2.99 shipping!

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Ordered the NOCO GB40 directly from the manufacturer today - use discount code "PROGPERK" for instant 25% savings, no tax and $2.99 shipping!

Do you have the manufacturer website address? Thanks.

 

[Mr_spkr]

NOCO - Lithium Jump Starters, Battery Chargers & More

 

[joeymt33]

Funny we've been talking about this. Yesterday my old '67 Ford with the 352 big block had a dead battery. It wouldn't turn the motor over once. The DBPower started it like it had a new battery!

I'd say everyone needs one of these things. Doesn't matter the brand I don't think. Just get one!

 

[Buford]

I highly doubt it would start an old 7.3 power stroke.

Them stinky, noisy 7.3 power smokes are much better not running.

 

[trigger]

Funny we've been talking about this. Yesterday my old '67 Ford with the 352 big block had a dead battery. It wouldn't turn the motor over once. The DBPower started it like it had a new battery!

I'd say everyone needs one of these things. Doesn't matter the brand I don't think. Just get one!

Joey's right, everyone should have one. I've been carrying a Bestek brand one for about a year. I've jumped my truck a couple of times and my gutter guy's box truck once. He asked me if I had some cables and I told him I had something better, he looked a bit skeptical when I brought it out but it fired it right up. The days of jumper cables are done. Just check the charge occasionally.

 

[Mudder]

@Mr_spkr , thanks for the ($30+) discount code. Just ordered some. This is why I posted this thread, so much good info shared by members. The money saved easily makes up for the donation to this Honda SXS forum.

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

@Mr_spkr , thanks for the ($30+) discount code. Just ordered some. This is why I posted this thread, so much good info shared by members. The money saved easily makes up for the donation to this Honda SXS forum.

Just ordered me one. Thanks to all. Great forum we have here!

 

[trigger]

@Mr_spkr , thanks for the ($30+) discount code. Just ordered some. This is why I posted this thread, so much good info shared by members. The money saved easily makes up for the donation to this Honda SXS forum.

You saved me $40 on the EZ Steer. Never would have thought to haggle an online price but they did it...thanks @Mudder .

 

[rocmar]

Joey's right, everyone should have one. I've been carrying a Bestek brand one for about a year. I've jumped my truck a couple of times and my gutter guy's box truck once. He asked me if I had some cables and I told him I had something better, he looked a bit skeptical when I brought it out but it fired it right up. The days of jumper cables are done. Just check the charge occasionally.

Don't leave it...where it will freeze...
in cold weather....that's there...downfall
...1st hand witness. ...my brothers...cracked
wide open....2015....winter..Jackson Hole..WY
...I do know a charged battery....weathers better
..than a dead...or almost dead one.
Just sayin....

 

[Mr_spkr]

Don't leave it...where it will freeze...
in cold weather....that's there...downfall
...1st hand witness. ...my brothers...cracked
wide open....2015....winter..Jackson Hole..WY
...I do know a charged battery....weathers better
..than a dead...or almost dead one.
Just sayin....

Ordered the NOCO GB40 directly from the manufacturer today - use discount code "PROGPERK" for instant 25% savings, no tax and $2.99 shipping!

Got my GB40 delivered today! Very pleased with appearance and looks like quality.

 

[Mudder]

My GB 40s came too, it fully charged overnight on USB. Better features than I expected. Like the multiple flashlight and bright strobe wig wag patterns, ...and back up cell phone power. Thinking it' would be good for emergency warning signal stranded on trail, road or in hurricane (after watching the rescues on the news). Thanks for the recommendations, much more than a just a jump starter. Tried to upload video, but won't accept iPad .mov file.

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Got mine too. Looks like a good quality product. Charged up in about 3 hrs. Told my wife I got it so she could continue to yak on her cell phone for a few days even if our power was out.

 

[rocmar]

I'm sticking with my...
Big Max....6/1... $50
Jump start...
Air......
Flashlight....
USB......
Air Gauge......
plus...the DumbAss light....
sayin..." your hooked up...Wrong...
HaHa...