Portable Jump Starter Recommendation

March 05, 2023, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
NOCO is a good one. I have the GB-40. Another SIGforum member has a different brand, tried to start my GMC 3500 truck 5.7L V-8, did not work. My NOCO started it instantly.

MSRP is $125 for this, Amazon is $99, email from WOOT! has it for $79 today.

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Thanks for the heads up. I ordered 2 as gifts.

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March 05, 2023, 10:48 AM

powermad

I just tossed out a few jump boxes, they worked well for a couple of years then crapped out.
A set of heavy gauge 16' cables went back in the trunk, still need to get another box.

We use this one at work to start semi engines, it's a beast.
https://www.amazon.com/GOODALL...&smid=A1AUFI5NHGNZ61

March 05, 2023, 11:03 AM

Expert308

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Originally posted by Nismo:
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Originally posted by V-Tail:
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Originally posted by Expert308:
Are there any of these that are NOT made in China?
I wanted one made in the U.S. Best I could find was NOCO.
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The NOCO Genius chargers and jump starters are designed in the United States of America and assembled in various countries around the world. All product support is based in the United States.
Trying to decipher the NOCO website, I think that design, engineering, sales, support, etc. are U.S. based and actual manufacturing is Hong Kong.

I believe mine says made in Malaysia.

I wound up getting a NOCO GB70, it also says Made in Malaysia. Still not domestic, but at least it's not from China.

March 06, 2023, 08:03 AM

Cookster

After my Audew starter didn’t ‘make it back’ from a ski trip that my wife went on

and I replaced it with a GOOLOO GP4000 purchased from WalMart for $93.00.

GOOLOO 4000A Peak 26800mAh 12V Car Jump Starter

I have not used it yet but the Project Farm guy gave a similar GOOLOO unit (which has a digital display) a strong review.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Cookster, March 06, 2023 09:33 AM

March 06, 2023, 09:14 AM

NavyGuy

This is the one I got.

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