Power packs

This is ours.

It starts our 2 litre diesel Peugeot no trouble at all and the pack recharges from the mains in minutes.

This make is often only found in trade outlets and I’ve never seen them online.

TW

Amazon and Ebay have them listed but not always in stock!

Once charged how long does it stay charged in order to start an engine or do you regularly top it up?

David

I see that model is now available online, David, although it didn’t used to be. Quite a bit dearer in some cases than the price we paid though!

Other than the initial charge when first purchased, I've never topped up the charge in ours except after using it. It’s been left for 12 months and still started the engine. It has a test button which shows the state of charge so it's probably worth checking that from time to time.

 Could not get one of those, sadly, 'cos I've just been informed my Amazon prime account has been closed unless ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,,,

P.S. / Edit   If you go to visit / collect your Motorhome by car,  and can drive to the front of it, then take a couple of decent jump leads and start it that way.

Most of the cheaper power packs have yet another lead acid battery for you to look after so obviously if you let go completely flat for too long you'll kill it .... 

We take ours with us, Brian, (remember the Altnaharra quip?). It weighs about 7kg though so it may not do for those with very limited payloads.

It has other uses - running a tyre inflator pump or air awning pump or water pump, charging devices via its 12v power outlet socket etc etc.

It has a smart charger built in, so can be left on mains when not in use, plus it has a 3 stage state of charge test circuit.

This isn't a 'cheap' pack compared to a lot and is the type used by many in the motor trade.

#  Ah Yes, I remember It Well #  but I have to admit my 2 berth Ducato is only rated with the lowish weight of 3300 kg, so I'll stick with the jump leads thank you !!

There's always the simple expedient of parking on a hill.

Only if a hill is available and we tend to avoid them when pitching. 🙄

Likewise, not much good for an auto car so not 'always' or 'simple'. 🤔