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01-01-2023, 06:42 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Rhode Island
Posts: 13
THOR #20151
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Jump pack
Need recommendations for right size jump pack for Thor citation on Mercedes chassis with diesel engine.
Thanks.
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01-01-2023, 07:08 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,778
THOR #1469
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What are the cold cranking amps of the chassis battery?
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01-02-2023, 12:50 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Rhode Island
Posts: 13
THOR #20151
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Jump pack
How do I find the number? I looked in manual. Not there. Rv is covered for winter.
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01-02-2023, 01:25 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,778
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandersonh
How do I find the number? I looked in manual. Not there. Rv is covered for winter.
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You have to look at the battery
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01-02-2023, 01:25 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Washington
Posts: 854
THOR #22245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandersonh
How do I find the number? I looked in manual. Not there. Rv is covered for winter.
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Should be on the top or side of battery.
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2021 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - toad
2010 Porsche Boxster(trailered)
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01-02-2023, 03:10 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,379
THOR #7035
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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01-02-2023, 04:04 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,723
THOR #11781
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I've been carrying an Everstart lithium in the toad for almost 10 years. Only used it once, but it worked.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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01-02-2023, 01:31 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Get one from Rugged Geek.
1000 amps: it'll spin over just about anything!
(I think they even have a 2000 amp model now...)
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-07-2023, 07:19 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Synergy SP24
State: California
Posts: 9
THOR #21422
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Jump Pac
My Thor Synergy MB Diesel runs out of starting juice after two to three days; if I don't disconnect the battery (I now have it hooked up to a trickle charger). I've called AAA to come out for a jump several times. They always have a "Booster Pac ES5000 12v 1500 Peak Amps" and it works every time.
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01-07-2023, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Georgetown 31L5
State: Ohio
Posts: 269
THOR #6277
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Here's what I carry with me (in my motorhome while on the road, as well as in my car the rest of the time): "Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC660 1700 Peak Amp". I chose this one based on a tow truck driver's recommendation and their marketing information - "For over 25 years, Jump-N-Carry has been the go-to brand for tow truck drivers, auto mechanics, rescue vehicles, car auctioneers and anyone else in need of a reliable jump starter." I also like the fact that it has a 12 Volt DC Outlet to power accessories.
It keeps a charge for a really long time, and I have helped many a person to jump start their vehicles.
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01-07-2023, 08:17 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,379
THOR #7035
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OP hasn't been back to the Forum since post #3. Hopefully others will benefit from the multitude of good answers.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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01-07-2023, 08:22 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 89
THOR #6051
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Are "jump packs" needed for Diesel vehicles?
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01-07-2023, 09:18 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,379
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by k.maslowski@comcast.net
Are "jump packs" needed for Diesel vehicles?
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Only if they need a battery to start the engine......  
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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01-07-2023, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22E
State: New York
Posts: 322
THOR #12119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Only if they need a battery to start the engine...... |
Yeah you use a hand crank like the early gas engines, but bigger.
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01-07-2023, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2022 Axis 24.1
State: Kansas
Posts: 823
THOR #24565
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
OP hasn't been back to the Forum since post #3. Hopefully others will benefit from the multitude of good answers.
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If it makes any difference.....I'm benefiting from threads like this one. Our Ford Bronco is an energy hog! A few days in the garage and our connected feature starts sending notices that systems are shutting down to save energy. This IS a common scenario with this model vehicle. Never down enough to not start but in a remote locatron, who knows?? Anyway, I've wondered about a jump pak and found this thread interesting!
So thanks!
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01-07-2023, 09:45 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,778
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by k.maslowski@comcast.net
Are "jump packs" needed for Diesel vehicles?
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If you fail to properly maintain the battery and/or allow it to discharge to the point it won’t crank the vehicle.
I’ve had a B&D jump pack for years and it has been used once, to start my zero turn mower after a long cold winter. For the last two years it’s been packed away in a storage room.
If needed, I will call Coach-Net. That’s what they get paid for.
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01-08-2023, 02:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,182
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by k.maslowski@comcast.net
Are "jump packs" needed for Diesel vehicles?
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Small diesels have glow plugs. VW uses 12 amp Bosh glow plugs. I assume Merc uses the same. 72 amp draw for 10 to 20 seconds when it is below 40 degrees ambient. Then cranking a engine with a 16.5:1 compression ratio, thus a group H6 AGM battery. Then there is the anti-gel additive you added last week (hopefully) to raise the cetane rating.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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01-08-2023, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 24TF Compass / Mercedes
State: New York
Posts: 200
THOR #17969
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I carry a NOCO boost GB150 with me in my Mercedes. Have used it once and it had no issue cranking my diesel over with ease.
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01-08-2023, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 898
THOR #17478
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Get one from Rugged Geek.
1000 amps: it'll spin over just about anything!
(I think they even have a 2000 amp model now...)
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Boy they also make a 4500 amp for 10-liter gas or diesel engines. Here is a link to it on Amazon: Rugged Geek Trail Industries has stock. Amazon also has one by Autogen. If you have a diesel this maybe the one for you. Not for the Class A diesels though. I have an older lead acid close cell jump starter that works well for our car and other things. I also have adapters with fuses so it can power anything. It did start my diesel dual battery GME Denali once when the batteries went south.
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