Thanks John ^^^
Thanks John ^^^
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Havent started the patrol since mid January so when I went to start it zip, zilch ,zero.,[Optima yellow top]
Grabbed the battery charger , then remembered I brought a jumper starter pack years ago for my wife {Lily}
Its 4 years old never been plugged it in ever.
My volt meter on my gauges showed 10,5 volts.
unwrapped the starter pack hooked it up a POW Patrol started instantly.
Heres the best bit only cost me $55, will be buying another for myself.
Now thats a happy ending he he he
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
10G (11th March 2021)
That's a bit of luck TD.
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threedogs (11th March 2021)
10G (23rd March 2021)
Hadn't run the Patrol for a while so not surprised to find the 4 year old battery too low to start it. Connected the Topdon and it started no problem even doing the 6 second glow process first.
Must say it didn't crank over like a fully charged battery, which is pretty much instant start usually, but maybe turned over twice before firing.
Still beats having to connect a 2nd battery which is in the rear in my case.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
10G (23rd March 2021)
I bought a Noco GB70 2000 amp from Amazon last night for $235. Ebay still have them at $350-$380.
I was looking for a 2nd jump starter to leave in the wife's car and was browsing for another cheaper Topdon V2000 but I much prefer the Noco at that price.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
10G (10th April 2021)
Everyone seems to like these little Lithium jumper packs. Me I have never had any exposure to them.
To my way of thinking they are just something more to carry that I can do without in a touring rig.
Most touring rigs will have aux battery(ies) already. It's not hard to fit a means of paralleling Aux & crank batteries so that the car can be started via the push or turn of a switch should a jump start ever be needed.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
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auxillary deep cycle batteries don't really like being used as a cranker , it can shorten their life . the lithuium starter packs i think are great as many can also be useful for other things . some have torches , and USB and other connections so they can charge phones and cameras . i think someone should build in cardiac defibulators into them .
Apart from having an AGM battery in the rear which, as mentioned, is not ideal as a cranker, it’s not easily accessible so the lithium jump starter is a better option.
I no longer carry jumper leads which weigh about the same anyway.
On a lighter note, I’ve found that as I get older I don’t really need a practical reason to buy something I like..
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
As a regular use for AGM batteries I would agree with you, but if anyone needs regular jump starting they have bigger problems to contend with. For the rare occasion my AGM’s are asked to provide extra load to my crank battery (for starting or for extended winching) they have coped just fine. They are now into their 9th year of use which suggests that an occasional jump start shortening their life is a bit of a myth....... and they also charge cameras, torches,computers, Makita 18v batteries, as well as running a fridge, a freezer, lights, water pumps, etc etc.
It’s about convenience as much as anything, no jumper leads needed, can charge all batteries from a single charger or from solar. Reassuring when travelling in remote areas.
Last edited by Cuppa; 11th April 2021 at 08:12 AM.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. Patrol Sold after 11 years of ownership Replaced with 2006 OKA NT Expedition Truck. Cummins, Allison & lots of goodies
A Nomadic Life (Blog)