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Barmybrummie



Member Since: 03 Apr 2021
Location: Somewhere in the valleys
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black
Jump starter pack advice

Can anyone here advise on the best jump starter pack to start these range rovers when stranded? Been stranded once and don't really want to be stranded again. Tried an old jump pack I bought a few years ago but was useless.

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AndyRoo



Member Since: 06 Dec 2023
Location: Gloucester
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Scotland 2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Fuji White

I've never found one that can crank the 4.4 over if the main battery is fully flat, so I keep my old battery fully charged and jump leads strapped down in the boot in an old "Fat Max" plastic toolbox.. Never had a problem & cost nothing at all.

A. Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

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Barmybrummie



Member Since: 03 Apr 2021
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

Thanks Andy. I did read about the noco boost gbx 75 that might be able to do it. The reviews are very good but no mention that they have started a range rover with it. So before I buy a jump pack I wanted to hear of any good reviews from the good folk on here.

Post #699404 3rd Sep 2024 6:59pm
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Inigo



Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 19

United Kingdom 2019 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Corris Grey

I have a Noco boost GB40 that I successfully used to restart an entirely dead 5.0 V8.

Post #699417 3rd Sep 2024 8:08pm
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Barmybrummie



Member Since: 03 Apr 2021
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

I have been looking at the noco but I think someone in here said it didn't jump their 4.4. maybe I could try the biggest power one they do.

Post #699424 3rd Sep 2024 8:42pm
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Inigo



Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2019 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Corris Grey

I sent one back a few years back as I couldn't get it to jump start anything. It may have been user error.

On my current version, there is an extra button to press if the car battery is completely dead. I use it regularly to start a selection of cars, but mostly smaller than a 4.4 diesel.

Post #699428 3rd Sep 2024 9:29pm
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bigbo



Member Since: 07 Jul 2014
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 570

United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

I bought one very like this one...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225879359317?_n...BM6pmBordk

Used it many times on various cars but it can and has started my SC several times. I think I got about 3 starts (when I had a very poorly battery a few years ago) before it needed charging.

I must admit to taking a gamble, as I didn't really expect it to perform well, but turned out to be a good one.

David Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

Post #699431 3rd Sep 2024 11:11pm
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Buellie



Member Since: 28 Jan 2024
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Orkney Grey

This is the one that I bought, superb bit of kit. Shop around for better price though


https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-...81798.html Dec 2011 L322 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Orkney Grey/Sand leather

Post #699724 7th Sep 2024 7:56pm
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Gremlin500



Member Since: 11 Mar 2022
Location: Newcastle, UK
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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Vogue TDV6 Corris Grey

Shocked

Sh*t!

Surely it’s far cheaper to buy a proper quality battery every few years, and maintain your car properly?

I see absolutely zero need for these very expensive devices. Whistle “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

Post #699738 7th Sep 2024 10:57pm
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JayGee



Member Since: 27 Jul 2021
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Orkney Grey

I bought one when I first got my L322 as it seemed to be common knowledge that the battery was a weak area. I also fitted a new battery and since then ( 3 yrs ago) I've never needed to use it apart from starting other peoples cars. Glad I have it though for peace of mind. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

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Fla



Member Since: 26 Nov 2023
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Ireland 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

I also have a NOCO and have jumped the 4.4 when completely dead, as others say go for a bigger one for the sake of the extra few quid. What I like about the NOCO is its small size but I did have to buy the zipped carry case separate. It also acts as a phone, laptop charger and unlike other units, it does not need to be plugged in constantly.

I charge the NOCO, if I don't use it in a few months I give it a top up charge. Its gotten me, friends and random strangers going at the side of the road as I always keep it in the back of the RR

https://no.co/products/power/boost Current yokes
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster
2006 Disco 3
Scoobie GT wagon
Mx5 G Ltd
TT S Line
Pajero JDM Exceed


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Post #699812 9th Sep 2024 8:40am
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supershuttle



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England 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Luxor

Funny enough I also bought a NOCO, one big enough to jump start my car. Why is it funny, I've never used it, most of my neighbours have, my son has and I even helped a damsel in distress with a flat battery on IKEA car park. I do however use my C-Tek when cleaning the car as having all the doors open and the steps deploying in and out while I wash the car is hard on the battery. Share the love (and the NOCO) Rolling with laughter Geoff

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ajac8



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Location: Shakespeares County
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Baltic Blue

I brought one of these three years ago and it has been brilliant. Jumped a flat 4.4 no issues at all. Constantly in use with my two sons being allergic to replacing car batteries but never fails...

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-js1...lsrc=aw.ds 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

Post #699843 9th Sep 2024 6:01pm
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Fla



Member Since: 26 Nov 2023
Location: South west
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Ireland 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

I had something similar to that before the NOCO, it takes a battery similar to a quad bike. What I found with those is they always need to trickle charge where as the units like the NOCO can store a full boost or 2 for months on end. I only recycled my old jump pack recently as it had decided to stop playing ball Current yokes
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster
2006 Disco 3
Scoobie GT wagon
Mx5 G Ltd
TT S Line
Pajero JDM Exceed

Post #699849 9th Sep 2024 7:57pm
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Philip



Member Since: 05 Jan 2010
Location: UK
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2019 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aintree Green

Been happy with the couple of NOCO GB50s I’ve got - as above, they hold charge for a long time and will start most stuff (eg a completely flat 6.6 V8, the old yard tractor etc).

Post #699876 10th Sep 2024 10:57am
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