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[5outta6]

Another MicroStart user here.

Which model do you have?  I'm leaning towards an xp-10.....   gas engine truck

[ntsqd]

I'd suggest buying as big as your budget can afford. You're not likely to ever say "I wish this jumper battery had less capacity." You are likely to be thankful that it started your truck when it only had a 1/4 charge.

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Mine’s the XP-1, kept in my 6.0 gasser. I’ve had it for more than a couple of years and works great. But ntsqd makes a good point. Looks like the price difference is about $70 between the “1” and “10”, you’ll have to determine your threshold of pain. 

[BillTheHiker]

What is the reputation of the NOCO brand?/ That is what my local battery shop offers and they said they stock it and have been using it regularly when they get calls to go jump a vehicle. They use the GB40 model rated at 1000 amps.

[Beach]

Don't own a Noco jump starter but my 8 yr old Noco 7200 charger has been excellent. 

[BillTheHiker]

Another issue on jump starters is how to recharge it while I am in nomad mode camping throughout the desert SW for several months boodocking on BLM land. I have read most of these lithium ion jumpers hold a charge for 3-4 months, but I wonder it they have enough left to start a truck after even two months. Any thoughts on this?

 

Think I just found the answer: seems that these devices can be charged with a USB cable and I do have a device for doing that using the alternator while driving.

Edited by BillTheHiker, 11 October 2019 - 04:57 PM.

[ntsqd]

When I used mine to start the CTD it had been sitting for a couple of months after having been fully charged just the once.

[Cosmo_Kraner]

Whateve one they sell at Costco works great. Holds charge a long and jumps a full size truck no problem.

[RicoV]

In recent years I've been sorely tempted to pick up a Noco or MicroStart jumper.  And when I review them online, there'll be a high percentage of satisfied users, but . . . invariably there'll be some 10-20% or so of the reviewers that swear the product will eventually swell up to the point of being a significant hazard, so I back off on ordering one.  So, is this really a thing?  What are my 'real' chances of having buyer's remorse if I were to purchase a Noco or MicroStart or equivalent for long term use?  Thanks,

Rico.

[BillTheHiker]

I have read to not store fully charged, so not sure how well that fits in with having one for emergency. Seems like it needs to be fully charged to last until the emergency happens. Or maybe just keep it around 70 -80 percent of charge, and use an inverter to keep it at that level while camping.