Halfords Jump Starter and 2.5 van engines
Discussion
Because of lockdowns and weather I've not taken my van (vw t5 2.5 tdi) out for a spin for a while and the battery isn't enough to start her, just a few clickings, it was a new battery mid last summer so I think it's just a bit flat. I use it for "van life" climbing/mtb adventures so thinking there is the chance of leaving lights on in the middle of nowhere I'll get a battery pack that can live in the glove box.
This Halfords Advanced Lithium Jump Starter - Up to 3L from Halfords looks like it should do the trick but it is a big old diesel engine so was hoping for some feedback if anyone else has tried them?
This Halfords Advanced Lithium Jump Starter - Up to 3L from Halfords looks like it should do the trick but it is a big old diesel engine so was hoping for some feedback if anyone else has tried them?
Hmmm...it's weight suggests that it isn't a very large capacity for that price. For example, this one is about the same weight and is only 7800mAh - about the minimum that you need - but is much cheaper, and is a named brand. I would be looking for something nearer 12000mAh at least.
It will undoubtedly cope with a 3.5 5-cyl motor, mine easily started a 2.7 V6 from being almost flat.
Don't forget, as well, that lithium self-discharges at a steady rate and after ~6 months, it will probably be flat, so needs to be regularly charged to cope with the unexpected.
It will undoubtedly cope with a 3.5 5-cyl motor, mine easily started a 2.7 V6 from being almost flat.
Don't forget, as well, that lithium self-discharges at a steady rate and after ~6 months, it will probably be flat, so needs to be regularly charged to cope with the unexpected.
This starts my dads Amazon no probelm at all, stays charged up for yonks in the boot too.
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-maintena...
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-maintena...
firemunki said:
A trickle charger would be good for now, but less useful in the mountains!
If you rely on it that heavily, fit a proper second deep cycle battery and a decent split charge system. The lithium ion jump starters are OK, but they won’t start your old school 2.5 if it’s a flat as a proverbial. I was in the south of a France and through stupidity flattened a 3.2 Ranger. I had one of the biggest lithium jump packs at the time, and thought, what have I got to lose. Well, the solder melted on the leads, and it developed a suspicious bulge. That was the end of that.
A 300W solar panel will recharge your battery in an 'average' day. Direct sunlight isn't essential, maybe not on a wet day in Cumbria, but hey!
Such a panel is too big for most cars but will fit easily on a van roof.
EG https://www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-and-motorh...
John
(no connection, just the first van solar panel I found on Google)
Such a panel is too big for most cars but will fit easily on a van roof.
EG https://www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-and-motorh...
John
(no connection, just the first van solar panel I found on Google)
tapkaJohnD said:
A 300W solar panel will recharge your battery in an 'average' day. Direct sunlight isn't essential, maybe not on a wet day in Cumbria, but hey!
Such a panel is too big for most cars but will fit easily on a van roof.
EG https://www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-and-motorh...
John
(no connection, just the first van solar panel I found on Google)
I think that might take it just a leeetel bit over budget, given that he was talking about £85 originally...Such a panel is too big for most cars but will fit easily on a van roof.
EG https://www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-and-motorh...
John
(no connection, just the first van solar panel I found on Google)
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