Best Jump Box?

[Blue Bear]

I've settled on picking up a NOCO, just waiting around for the possibility they will do some kind of black friday deal.

The GBX55 seems perfect but if the GBX45 can fit in one of the storage cubbies, I may just go with that. My thought is that if I need a jump, I can just top the jumper box off with either the 120V outlet or one of the USB-C ports after I get the LC running.

Considering our vehicles do not have an alternator, I'm not sure about recharging the 12V after a jump. I used to just leave the car running for an hour or take it for a drive.

I thought I read somewhere that the hybrid battery charges the 12V differently and may require a more specific procedure? Couldn't find anything in the manual about it.

I picked up the GBX 45 for about $100 back in July. In testing by Project Farm, the NOCO GBX 155 came out on top. Given the nature of the hybrid system, I don't see the need for the big brother of the GBX 45 to start up our LC250s.

 

[basicxj]

I picked up the GBX 45 for about $100 back in July. In testing by Project Farm, the NOCO GBX 155 came out on top. Given the nature of the hybrid system, I don't see the need for the big brother of the GBX 45 to start up our LC250s.

I can agree with you, and had my Noco GB70 before we got the Land Cruiser. I do use my GB70 for more than just my vehicle, but suspect when the day comes it will still light up the 12V circuitry and allow a start of the Land Cruiser.

 

[ultane]

….Given the nature of the hybrid system, I don't see the need for the big brother of the GBX 45 to start up our LC250s.

EXACTLY!!!

 

[surfishjoe]

Hi I have been following this thread as I was in the market for a jump starter box. I ended up getting the autowit brand super capacitor style jump starter for about $100 on sale Black Friday. It fits perfectly in its case in the storage box behind the rear seats.

 

[Blue Bear]

The boys over at Torque Test Channel found a way to test jump boxes. The NOCO GBX 55 and Wolfbox come out on top. Based on the testing, the NOCO GBX series is a substantial upgrade over the GB series. Here's the video:

 

[Blue Sky]

NOCO is currently doing their Black Friday sale:

NOCO | Jump Starters, Chargers, Batteries & Inflators

NOCO makes portable jump starters, battery chargers, and power products for cars, boats, motorcycles, and more. Shop Boost, Genius, XGrid, and Air.

no.co

After reading over this thread a few times I ended up buying the GBX45 with the primary reason being that NOCO seems to be an established brand with a very good reputation.

 

[BMFS33]

NOCO is currently doing their Black Friday sale:

NOCO | Jump Starters, Chargers, Batteries & Inflators

NOCO makes portable jump starters, battery chargers, and power products for cars, boats, motorcycles, and more. Shop Boost, Genius, XGrid, and Air.

no.co

After reading over this thread a few times I ended up buying the GBX45 with the primary reason being that NOCO seems to be an established brand with a very good reputation.

I did the same. My main reason for the 45 was that it fits in the cubby in the back (per posts). I was really leaning towards the 55 but as we all know storage is limited and I didn't want to have this piece of equipment taking up space in the toolbox that I'll be using for my emergency kit, requiring an even bigger box.

 

[Blue Sky]

I did the same. My main reason for the 45 was that it fits in the cubby in the back (per posts). I was really leaning towards the 55 but as we all know storage is limited and I didn't want to have this piece of equipment taking up space in the toolbox that I'll be using for my emergency kit, requiring an even bigger box.

Thanks for posting that question BTW, I was going to go with the 55 as well until @Blue Bear noted the 45 would fit in the cubby.

 

[R_che]

The boys over at Torque Test Channel found a way to test jump boxes. The NOCO GBX 55 and Wolfbox come out on top. Based on the testing, the NOCO GBX series is a substantial upgrade over the GB series. Here's the video:

My WOLFBOX 4000A has worked on my V8 (5.7 Hemi) when I left the lights accidentally on while I was off in the woods. The WB MV24 4000A maintained a strong hold on the charger. The initial charge of the 4000 lasted for almost 6 months before I had to use it; it still showed 98% charge pre crank, and it cranked the engine just fine in the (recommended) Boost mode. I'd recommend it as a reliable tool.

WOLFBOX MV24 4000A Jump Starter,12V Car Booster Pack with 65W Quick Charger,LED Display,88.8Wh Portable Jump Starter Battery​

 

[Blue Bear]

Thanks for posting that question BTW, I was going to go with the 55 as well until @Blue Bear noted the 45 would fit in the cubby.

I didn't start my LC for a few days with the nasty weather outside and somehow managed to run down the battery so much that even the locks wouldn't operate. Pulled out the NOCO GBX 45, powered up the LC, and started with no issues. I'm not sure how I ran the battery dead, but the NOCO worked and I had zero issues getting the LC back up and running. Purchased a NOCO Genius 10 to charge the battery back up. The NOCO tests out quite well for charging the deadest of dead batteries. The onething I don't like is that the NOCO doesn't have a voltmeter to show the battery voltage. But, the Genius 10 is small, easy to use, and can be used on a variety of battery types. In addition, the Genius 10 also claims the ability to recondition/restore a battery (but, I'm always skeptical of claims by any manufacturer.)

 

[SJR]

Or carry a Dakota lithium 25aH with connectors. Voltage not surge starting amps

 

[JTP]

Out of curiosity where are most of you guys storing your jump box? Under passenger seat?

Just picked up a Noco gx75 but realized a catch 22 situation where if I store the jump box in my trunk in my diy slide out storage box and I have a dead battery scenario, I won’t be able to access the jump box needed to power the car battery because the car battery has no power to open the trunk lid and hence unable to open the storage box that contains the power supply to jump the car battery that powers the lid.

Just thought it was bit funny to almost have situation where i have a jump box to get me out of the situation having a a dead battery but unable to use it because it because the battery died

 

[EOD Guy]

Out of curiosity where are most of you guys storing your jump box? Under passenger seat?

Just picked up a Noco gx75 but realized a catch 22 situation where if I store the jump box in my trunk in my diy slide out storage box and I have a dead battery scenario, I won’t be able to access the jump box needed to power the car battery because the car battery has no power to open the trunk lid and hence unable to open the storage box that contains the power supply to jump the car battery that powers the lid.

Just thought it was bit funny to almost have situation where i have a jump box to get me out of the situation having a a dead battery but unable to use it because it because the battery died

One possible solution would be to store it in the cubby located just behind the rear seats.......

 

[JTP]

Thought about those little cubbies - unfortunately it’s too big for the one at the back and due to the position of my slide out drawer system I can’t get the front one up. Also have car seat seats in the back so difficult to get the seat seats forward.. I’m sure it easily sits in the seat back pocket of the front seat. I was looking for a little neater spot

 

[EOD Guy]

Thought about those little cubbies - unfortunately it’s too big for the one at the back and due to the position of my slide out drawer system I can’t get the front one up. Also have car seat seats in the back so difficult to get the seat seats forward.. I’m sure it easily sits in the seat back pocket of the front seat. I was looking for a little neater spot

There is a fairly large space under the front seats, that's easily accessible from the rear seat area. Maybe some Velcro wrapped around your jump box with the tooth side out, should secure it to the carpet under the seat and make it easily retrievable when needed.

 

[BMFS33]

Out of curiosity where are most of you guys storing your jump box? Under passenger seat?

Just picked up a Noco gx75 but realized a catch 22 situation where if I store the jump box in my trunk in my diy slide out storage box and I have a dead battery scenario, I won’t be able to access the jump box needed to power the car battery because the car battery has no power to open the trunk lid and hence unable to open the storage box that contains the power supply to jump the car battery that powers the lid.

Just thought it was bit funny to almost have situation where i have a jump box to get me out of the situation having a a dead battery but unable to use it because it because the battery died

The 75 is large. The 45 fits in its case in the passenger side cubbie right by the back seat.

 

[Blue Bear]

The 75 is large. The 45 fits in its case in the passenger side cubbie right by the back seat.

One of the reasons I bought the GBX 45 was that it is the smallest of the jump boxes sold by NOCO. I may not be able to start a diesel in cold weather with it, but that feels like someone else's problem (not that I wouldn't try to help!)

I had my box stored in the cubbie at the rear of the LC. I thought I'd be able to open the lift gate manually, but that didn't work (I should probably check the manual tonight!). So, I crawled in from the back seat and pulled it out with no issue. But, this did get me to thinking that I may need to find a more accessible location for the GBX 45.

 

[ogiamspyc]

I picked up a noco gbx45 to keep in my LC250 and went through the LC owner’s manual as it is my first hybrid and am not sure how to jump it. The manual states to have a car attached to the LC and run the engine for 5 minutes before turning the LC on. Do you need to charge the battery with the noco or can you start the LC without any charge as long as the Noco is connected and ‘ready’!

 

[NoMe cruiser]

I bought the NOCO gb40 last year on black Friday. Paid $70 total. I purchased it mainly for my snowmobile which is a 900 cc, 3 cylinder with no pull start so I kinda needed a jump box. Especially since I almost exclusively ride alone and off the beaten path. The gb40 is slightly thinner than the gbx45 and fits in the dash of my snowmobile. Also, I have read that once the battery on the gbx series is totally drained it is cashed. IDK how true that is???

 

[Blue Bear]

The latest tests on jump boxes from Torque Test Channel. Interesting that GooLoo has released a battery powered unit that heats itself up to improve performance in cold weather. That might be nice if you live in a cold climate, but they did have some issues with getting it to warm up. Maybe a defective unit?