Jump Starter

MilosDad627 · Jul 25, 2023

Can anyone recommend a good portable jump starter? I've seen quite a few online but I prefer to ask here. Thank you!

Jeppo · Jul 25, 2023

I have the Noco GB40. Haven’t had to use it yet but the reviews convinced me it’ll get the job done. During Amazon events, it can be bought for around $60 to $65.

AOSRYJP · Jul 25, 2023

I have the Noco GB150 ($300) and I love it. It starts anything. I also have the Noco Genius 10 ($100) as a trickle charger / desulfator.

viking · Jul 25, 2023

Jeppo said:

THIS!! I have one in every car in the fam. I also have the Big Boy GB150 that'll start my Duramax or Motorhome diesel.

Jeppo · Jul 25, 2023

I also recently bought the Noco Genius 1. Because the ST isn’t driven often and mostly they’re relatively short trips, the battery doesn’t remain fully charged and the vehicle hibernates. I like the idea of maintaining the battery with only a 1 amp charge. So far, the Genius 1 is working perfectly

Jeppo · Jul 25, 2023

For any of you that have hardwired a trickle charger, could you post photos of where you made the two connections?

Cdubya · Jul 26, 2023

Jeppo said:

Edit: See MikeHTally's pick a few post down. That is the proper position for ground...the nut above the BMS sensor.

Jeppo · Jul 26, 2023

Cdubya said:

I read somewhere that connecting the negative directly to the battery takes some part of the vehicle’s monitoring out of the equation and isn’t the preferred method.

Cdubya · Jul 26, 2023

Jeppo said:

Doesn't matter to me if the BMS gets bypassed. I do not use auto-start/stop and am interested in only in maintaining the battery during a long period of inactivity or a shorter period in extreme cold. I also disabled Ford from getting feedback, don't have the car connected to wifi, and disabled auto-update--all to save battery. Haven't had any more issues with deep sleep like I did when the car was new.

Edit: I just looked at my trickle charger pig tail. I have the ground on the nut above the BMS sensor and not the ground of the battery.

Jeppo · Jul 26, 2023

I was just now poking around under the hood. I’m thinking a connection to the positive at the fuse block (driver’s side) and to a nearby frame bolt.

MikeHTally · Jul 27, 2023

Jeppo said:

If you get the DelTran charger (I use the 4.5A on the ST), it'll come with a variety of connectors. Use the short pigtail direct to the battery. I have the charger mounted near the garage door with a 25' extension hanging on a hook outside. When it seems necessary, I pop the hood and route the cable to the pigtail

Cruising68 · Jul 27, 2023

[mention]UNBROKEN [/mention] has a slick setup I copied. Mounted in the plastic in front of the battery. Has an led for charge level too. Do a search on his posts.

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NYPigskin · Jul 29, 2023

The Noco GB40 is all that is needed for personal use. I've had mine for 3 years now and charge it once a year. It barely needs much of a charge.

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