Any Jump Packs That Charge on 110?

ember1205 · 11-20-2023, 04:51 PM

I'm wondering if there are jump packs out there that A) are actually powerful enough to use in the Camaro if need be, B) aren't terribly unwieldy in size/weight, and C) can be charged off of 110V?

Had something happen with the wife's car somewhat recently and don't want her in a situation where she's stuck in the cold after work because the car won't start. That led to me thinking about getting her a jump pack and maybe even one to at least swap back and forth between the Camaro and the truck, but the first few that I started to read about seem to only charge off of the 12V socket in the vehicle... that my truck doesn't have and that my wife's car and the Camaro don't have available because they're being used for device charging and such.

So, what's out that that I could haul into the house once a month or similar to charge overnight as a precaution? Anyone have a recommendation of something to look at that won't break the bank here?

CalgaryZL1 · 11-20-2023, 05:42 PM

Check out the NOCO line of boosters they look like they have 2.1a usb in for charging

ChibbMD · 11-20-2023, 07:08 PM

I swear by these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZZ2W14...ix=battery+jum

Have one in every car used by my family. They stay charged for months (if unused). They'll jump start multiple times on a single charge and they've worked on every V8 vehicle we own. Can also be used for charging devices if needed. I don't even own jumper cables anymore. They also make great gifts. I love these things!

LeonardS · 11-20-2023, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibbMD

I swear by these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZZ2W14...ix=battery+jum

Have one in every car used by my family. They stay charged for months (if unused). They'll jump start multiple times on a single charge and they've worked on every V8 vehicle we own. Can also be used for charging devices if needed. I don't even own jumper cables anymore. They also make great gifts. I love these things!

Thanks for the link! I ordered one.

ChibbMD · 11-20-2023, 08:25 PM

Excellent! I think you'll be real happy with the purchase.

zts_gixx · 11-21-2023, 11:00 AM

These small jump packs are amazing!! I have one and started my Duramax 4 times and was down to 90% charge

ctrlz · 11-21-2023, 11:09 AM

I'm no mathemagician, but 81.4 W / 2500 A = 0.03 V
I know that's peak, but for what? A picosecond?
Saved in my wishlist anyway

Rogueleader_92 · 11-21-2023, 11:17 AM

I got a Duralast branded one from autozone that charges with a USB-C. Don't have a link but I'm sure any auto store would have one that can be charged normally

ember1205 · 11-21-2023, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibbMD

I swear by these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZZ2W14...ix=battery+jum

Have one in every car used by my family. They stay charged for months (if unused). They'll jump start multiple times on a single charge and they've worked on every V8 vehicle we own. Can also be used for charging devices if needed. I don't even own jumper cables anymore. They also make great gifts. I love these things!

Appreciate the suggestion. Looks like they're marked down AND there's a 10% coupon as well. Quite reasonably priced overall. Worth giving it a shot.

Val Walkinshaw · 11-22-2023, 02:34 AM

Bought the NOCO GB70 2000A 8 Liter gas engine jump pack. Nice compact size. Has been awesome for both my vehicles and holds a charge well. If the other one that you bought doesn't work out this is a good option albeit a little bit pricier it's still is worth its weight in gold

ember1205 · 11-22-2023, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Val Walkinshaw

Bought the NOCO GB70 2000A 8 Liter gas engine jump pack. Nice compact size. Has been awesome for both my vehicles and holds a charge well. If the other one that you bought doesn't work out this is a good option albeit a little bit pricier it's still is worth its weight in gold

Thanks for the comments / info. I genuinely hope to never find out whether the other one is any good or not.

Capricio · 11-22-2023, 12:27 PM

No fancy LiPo batteries and larger than these small packs, but an old school Chlore JNC660 has a built in charger/inverter and plugs right into an AC outlet. The battery is replaceable. the cables are beefier gage and longer than most. A bit clunkier than most but it's a proven design, kind of like a 1911 pistol vs a newer polymer sub-compact.

If you go with a small LiPo pack, i don't know what the feature is called, but the ability to draw enough capacitive charge from a "half dead" battery to deliver a jump is pretty cool.

11-20-2023, 04:51 PM	#1
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,647	Any Jump Packs That Charge on 110? I'm wondering if there are jump packs out there that A) are actually powerful enough to use in the Camaro if need be, B) aren't terribly unwieldy in size/weight, and C) can be charged off of 110V? Had something happen with the wife's car somewhat recently and don't want her in a situation where she's stuck in the cold after work because the car won't start. That led to me thinking about getting her a jump pack and maybe even one to at least swap back and forth between the Camaro and the truck, but the first few that I started to read about seem to only charge off of the 12V socket in the vehicle... that my truck doesn't have and that my wife's car and the Camaro don't have available because they're being used for device charging and such. So, what's out that that I could haul into the house once a month or similar to charge overnight as a precaution? Anyone have a recommendation of something to look at that won't break the bank here?

11-21-2023, 11:09 AM	#7
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,558	I'm no mathemagician, but 81.4 W / 2500 A = 0.03 V I know that's peak, but for what? A picosecond? Saved in my wishlist anyway Last edited by ctrlz; 11-21-2023 at 12:04 PM.

11-21-2023, 11:17 AM	#8
Rogueleader_92 Drives: Chevy camaro, Chevy cruze Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Utah Posts: 144	I got a Duralast branded one from autozone that charges with a USB-C. Don't have a link but I'm sure any auto store would have one that can be charged normally __________________ (Previous, totalled, hit from behind 8/2023) Black 2010 Camaro 2LT, RS. 82K miles. Blue 2023 Camaro, 3LT, RS.

11-22-2023, 02:34 AM	#10
Val Walkinshaw L8ap3x Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE MI/ NW OH Posts: 490 View My Garage	Bought the NOCO GB70 2000A 8 Liter gas engine jump pack. Nice compact size. Has been awesome for both my vehicles and holds a charge well. If the other one that you bought doesn't work out this is a good option albeit a little bit pricier it's still is worth its weight in gold __________________ "Manuals win hearts. Automatics win races." 2018 2SS 1LE HBM 6M

11-20-2023, 05:42 PM	#2
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,652	Check out the NOCO line of boosters they look like they have 2.1a usb in for charging

11-20-2023, 07:08 PM	#3
ChibbMD Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 156	I swear by these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZZ2W14...ix=battery+jum Have one in every car used by my family. They stay charged for months (if unused). They'll jump start multiple times on a single charge and they've worked on every V8 vehicle we own. Can also be used for charging devices if needed. I don't even own jumper cables anymore. They also make great gifts. I love these things!

11-20-2023, 08:25 PM	#5
ChibbMD Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 156	Excellent! I think you'll be real happy with the purchase.

11-21-2023, 11:00 AM	#6
zts_gixx Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Kansas City Posts: 24	These small jump packs are amazing!! I have one and started my Duramax 4 times and was down to 90% charge

11-22-2023, 12:27 PM	#12
Capricio Drives: 2000 WS6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 644	No fancy LiPo batteries and larger than these small packs, but an old school Chlore JNC660 has a built in charger/inverter and plugs right into an AC outlet. The battery is replaceable. the cables are beefier gage and longer than most. A bit clunkier than most but it's a proven design, kind of like a 1911 pistol vs a newer polymer sub-compact. If you go with a small LiPo pack, i don't know what the feature is called, but the ability to draw enough capacitive charge from a "half dead" battery to deliver a jump is pretty cool.

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