What jumper starters do you have?

[HarmeetJohal1]

Hi all we have a 2008 XC90 which as of late has needed an ad-hoc jump start... I normally jump it off the van but I'm not always around to save the wife and we live in a remote area...
Anyway looking for a jumper pack that can deal with a large car like that and also pump tyres if needed... Anyone recommend anything?

Thanks all

[joefraser]

I got my last one from screwfix, has started everything it has needed to so far.

[jagnet]

Wouldn't it be better to just fix the car?

[deggles]

jagnet said:

Wouldn't it be better to just fix the car?

+1

OP, how old is the battery? If it's more than 4-5 years it's probably past its best and recent cold weather could have finished it off.

Continually running with a knackered battery and jump starting will eventually kill other things (alternator voltage regulator usually). Been there, done that.

[HarmeetJohal1]

Battery is about a year old, but think something is causing a drain... The old car has some electronic gremlins
I am hoping to get it to my mechanic but he doesn't have anything till Jan...

[FiF]

RoyPow Portable Car Jump Starter IP66 (Gasoline 8L, Diesel 5L) Battery Booster Power Pack Auto Battery Charger 12V Power Source with Fast Charge Dual USB Dual LED Flashlight https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07R6RDT9F/ref=cm_sw_r...


One of them, though it's only ever been used on other people's vehicles as I look after my battery. Started them all first crank.

It comes with various input and output connectors including a lighter type socket that I use to power a 12v tyre inflator.

[Dave.]

Does it do short journeys and or sit around between uses?

If so, get a battery tender (ctek, etc) and put it on when it's not been used (the long the better, but an overnight session should suffice).

[Gruber]

One of these Clarke jobbies.

Plenty of oomph, packs into a nice neat little case and takes up hardly any room.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-clippjs3-mu...