Car Jumper/charger recommendations?

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I have two vehicles one Nissan 1.6T and the other a Suzuki 1.2
I want a device that could jump one or both of these cars in an emergency (flat battery).
I’d like the device to have the option to charge the battery as well.

Recommendations and advice appreciated…
 
saflyfish said:
I have two vehicles one Nissan 1.6T and the other a Suzuki 1.2
I want a device that could jump one or both of these cars in an emergency (flat battery).
I’d like the device to have the option to charge the battery as well.

Recommendations and advice appreciated…
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I'd go for something like this

www.geewiz.co.za

Car Jump Starter Power Bank - 12V / 22000mWh (6000mAh) Power Bank

High Power Car Jump Starter 12V Power Bank / Multi-Function Portable Lithium Battery Car Jump Starter Operating Temperature Range: -20 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius Input: 5V/2A/9V2A USB Output: 5V/2.1A Suitable For: Cars, mobile phones, PSP, MP3, MP4, MP5 players, Pocket PC PDAsNot...
www.geewiz.co.za www.geewiz.co.za
 
Speedster said:
I'd go for something like this

www.geewiz.co.za

Car Jump Starter Power Bank - 12V / 22000mWh (6000mAh) Power Bank

High Power Car Jump Starter 12V Power Bank / Multi-Function Portable Lithium Battery Car Jump Starter Operating Temperature Range: -20 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius Input: 5V/2A/9V2A USB Output: 5V/2.1A Suitable For: Cars, mobile phones, PSP, MP3, MP4, MP5 players, Pocket PC PDAsNot...
www.geewiz.co.za www.geewiz.co.za
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The thought of jump starting a car with a usb powerbank ****s with my head, but I have a similar one and it works!

Note this won't charge the battery.
 
Sinbad said:
The thought of jump starting a car with a usb powerbank ****s with my head, but I have a similar one and it works!

Note this won't charge the battery.
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I laughed out loud (literally) the first time I saw one of these. Thought the guy was making a joke. And then the car started... Plenty humble pie for me that day.
 
Speedster said:
I wouldn't by surprised if those are also made in China
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Everything is made in china, just remember they manufacture at different standards. Company like noco ensure that QA is upheld, you don't want to be replacing a battery just because the stupid thing malfunctioned.
 
The_ONE said:
Everything is made in china, just remember they manufacture at different standards. Company like noco ensure that QA is upheld, you don't want to be replacing a battery just because the stupid thing malfunctioned.
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This is just my 2c, everybody's financial position is different and we buy what we can afford when we can afford it :)
 
Waste of money. Just keep the batteries healthy. Replace them every couple of years as you should.

The jumper's battery will go before the car battery as it is never used. Only need it if you need to start other people's vehicles on a monthly basis.
 
RedViking said:
Waste of money. Just keep the batteries healthy. Replace them every couple of years as you should.

The jumper's battery will go before the car battery as it is never used. Only need it if you need to start other people's vehicles on a monthly basis.
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Lol ok
 
RedViking said:
Waste of money. Just keep the batteries healthy. Replace them every couple of years as you should.

The jumper's battery will go before the car battery as it is never used. Only need it if you need to start other people's vehicles on a monthly basis.
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Lithium batteries have good life expectancy.

The older battery boosters are absolute crap
 
The_ONE said:
Add R200 more and get the 2000a version

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Based on the reviews/take-up it looks like almost no one bought the 2000a version lol :ROFL:

What gives??

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I use my Touareg to jump start our other cars and I have these for charging LA batteries...

Optimate 4:

(This is the latest version, mine is old, used on my older classic cars)

optimate-battery-charger.co.za

Optimate 4 Quad Program, TM631, Gold Series: 9-Step 12V / 12.8V 1.25A Sealed Battery Saving Charger & maintainer - Optimate Battery Charger Shop

Description OptiMate 4 Quad Program is the ultimate battery charger for the high technology 12V / 12.8V battery in your adventure, touring, cruiser or performance motorcycle, or ATV, Side by Side and personal watercraft. Ideal for AGM, GEL & STD 12V batteries from 4 – 60Ah & Lithium (LiFePO4)...
optimate-battery-charger.co.za optimate-battery-charger.co.za

CTek MXS 3.8:

(I have the Ferrari branded one but it's basically the same)

www.batteryexperts.co.za

CTek MXS3.8 12v 3.8A Charger - Battery Experts

The MXS 3.8 is an advanced microprocessor controlled battery charger with patented Float/Pulse maintenance for use on batteries from 1.2Ah up to 85Ah. The MXS 3.8 solves a broad range of battery problems and is the ideal charger for everyday use. Features of the MXS 3.8 include diagnosis of...
www.batteryexperts.co.za www.batteryexperts.co.za
 
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