$1,000 is a small price to pay when you have a decent amount of trucks that need batteries. It’s a real helpful tool that pretty much pays for itself. Impressive that it can turn over an engine without any batteries.👍
so you know. starting a car with no batteries requires less power from a jumpbox than a veh. with the batts still attached but drained. the dead batttery pulls the available amps way down, charging
The noco ones are really good too. For semi truck you need something with at least 3000 amps in normal condition. If the battery is completely dead you need something with 5000 amps or more.
Wow very impressive jump box you found there! That’s definitely an item that has to work when you need it to so i would say it’s worth paying up for one that you know you can count on. Great video JC
I have one of those and have been using it for about a year as a heavy truck tech and it is by far the best jump pack I've ever used. Good call and good video!
I'm glad I mentioned that one and I'm even more glad it's working well! It started a C-15 Caterpillar with completely dead batteries. Dash didn't light up with the key on. Also started an MX-13 I was driving with dead batteries in below freezing weather. Dash lit up with that one but the starter wouldn't even engage. Both companies I've worked for owned that model and it worked every time. The one company used that instead of the generator start-all they had. More convenient and worked just as well.
Thanks I’ve been looking for a good jump box, but like you said lots of promises little getty up and go looks like there’s one worth pulling the trigger on 👍👍
Dear J.C. Smith projects family. 👍👌👏 Oh WOW, extremely impressive! To be completely honest: At first I thought that I would never ever spend 1000 USD for a jump starter. But for a business/profession like yours, this thing is obviously extremely helpful and a time saver too. It's freakin' awesome and nearly unbelievable, what this little device is able to do. The manufacturer should definitely donate something to you for showing this to the world. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.
man thank you for doing this video how you did , i have been beside myself trying to figure out the one i need and you helped witth that so big thank you hell yea good video and i subbed
Yup, mind you for 1000 bucks and that neighborhood... should be able to jump a Saturn Five but it looks like a winner for the trucks and such J.C. Thanks for sharing. Nice!
I work for a good size municipality, they bought this same jump pack this past year. They all but got rid of their gas powered jump packs. Jumps from 5 ton dump trucks to 15 ton trucks to backhoes to solid waste trucks to a case 621 loader day to day. Seems to work real well and hold up too. Great vid! Love the channel!
i was just about to build a diesel powered "start all". i was going to use a 19hp yanmar 3 cyl diesel, a 260amp alt, 3 group 31 batteries and 3 sets of cables with 2/0 cables. i was going to build it on a pull wagon with bigger air tire sow i could get it around. i found this and dont see the need now.
I picked one up a couple of years ago at the recommendation of an outside parts salesman because my JNC was getting weak. At first I thought. Yeah right ! theres no way its that good by the way he talked it up. But I have since eaten my words. I have been super impressed by its performance. it has performed flawlessly over and over for my fleet of school buses here in michigan.
time is money....when its frigid cold, i dont want to have to swap out 3 or 4 batteries just to move a truck. only to have to do it again to the next one behind it. only weighs 11 lbs too. easy to keep in the truck and on charge at all times.
I have 2 of the JNC660 boxes. Older one just hit 8 years old and it's doing the same thing yours is. Needs a battery. The new battery for it is $36. Well worth the investment. My newer 660 is going on 3 years and still flawless.
I have the gooloo 4000a , had it over a year. I've used it at least 150 times so far. I've jumped from lawn mowers to a komatsu wa450 with it and it's awesome.
I'm more impressed that the cable on the box can support such amp flow. I'd imagine the clamps getting seriously hot where the spike contact the terminals
I had a service guy bring one of those packs out to jump my really dead, unprimed Detroit 60 when it was 20 degrees and it fired it my truck up like it had brand new batteries. This pack is on my Christmas list.
Very impressive ! I am on my 2nd jnc 660 as a carhauler and love them ! I will say I replaced the battery in the first one and it just wasn't the same and I ended up buying a new box... idk if I just got a bad replacement battery or it had sonething else wrong but they are hard to beat for cars and pickups !
For those customers that like what the JP-12-10000 can do but are not Starting Vehicles larger than 10 Liter Diesels, or are in Geographic locations where Cold Weather Temperatures are not normal the Startall Jump Pack is also available in a 5000 Amp unit the JP-12-5000. We love the honesty and real value of this video as it speaks to the facts without any bias.
I work for a Medium-Size Bulk hauling company with 700+ trucks (International, Mack, Pete) and 19 shops up and down the east coast. We have one of these at each of our shops and they have been working great. They are made by a chinese company called "South King" who resells/rebrands their "SK-JP30", goodall does not manufacture these. They have a 16000Mah, 235.8Wh 14.8V lithium battery. We have one at every shop and they work great. They do go bad, I took apart a broken one and could not find the fault, the battery was good so it seemed to be a board issue. We use ours daily, no issues.
It’s been a journey! Glad you found one that works and one you can rely on knowing it’s going to work. I have 2 jnc 770, don’t like them and will replace with 660s. I noticed you passed 50k subs, congrats!
@@j.c.smithprojects Both eat batteries - had to replace both in 2 years. I charge them to full, but won't light off a lawnmower. The light and USB chargers are offshore level garbage. The 660 is simpler, without the extra electronics.
Hey Mr JC I have the same jump box battery took a crap in it so I found a battery place here in Paducah where I live and put a new battery in it and that things been off some ever since just replaced the battery and that's on the 660 and then I have the bigger one that I used to use for semi trucks I work for a towing company so
I own a small car lot in Arkansas had the same problem over the years i bought countless jump boxes. My son n law is a service Tech for Ford he suggested I get a Tractor Battery on a dolly with a set of cables. It has been a game changer for me I will never go back to Jump boxes.
i had four group 31 semi truck batteries on a cart with 4 sets of 2/0 welding cables as jumpers. worked well but not easy to get around in snow drifts between trucks....this is 11lbs and goes anywhere. it isnt the solution for everyone but it is for me!
I've been using the noco gbx155 and it started my very low truck batteries I was looking into this one they sell at the parts store but alot of mechanics stand by this start all
Very impressive, it would be really interesting if you could get one of the NOCO Brand they’re a really big one that says they can start like anything and compare them that would be the best diesel jump box test ever
thats cute. your comparing your snap on 12/24 jump box to mine with experience using it on a 220 cu inch diesel. try it on the 855 cu in diesels and larger like i have. them tell me again what i should have bought
My JNC660 worked great (cars/light trucks) for about 7yrs and I was definitely bad about charging it regularly. I'm on my second one for about 2yrs now, only brand I'd buy again.
i use to have 3 group 31 batteries paralleled with 3 sets of 2/0 cables on a 4 wheel cart with a 120volt charger. it would usually get them going but it was heavy, big and not easy to move around in the snow.
I have used their products for quite awhile. They have a mobile unit that’s PTO and gas motor driven for 12/24 volts systems. I definitely will have that box on my lowboy. No need to have something cheaper that doesn’t work.
Check curcuits for charging an install new battery that is what i did an saved old dam good jump box cheaper than a new one an work bigger engine to add two jump boxes on
Use your welder set to cv works great and you can adjust the voltage to whatever you need if you have a big diesel machine like the one on my service truck. I've jumped big dozers with completely dead batteries no issues.
@@j.c.smithprojects yea I forget sometimes that I have more then ordinary length leads. I run 200 ft leads in my truck but even with that if you have a bunch of semis stacked in there that's not enough. I don't do too many heavy trucks though as well like you do
I have a much smaller lithium powered jump pack (so... the same technology, just the baby version) and it's mind boggling what it can do. I would never expect it to crank over a commercial engine, but for regular automotive stuff it's pretty hard to beat. I have considered using it in combination with a group 31 battery to try to turn it into a big boy jump box without the big boy price.
Good video. That box is legit! I see your problem, you have way too many trucks! 😄 I have the JNC 660, Have had it for probably 10 yrs, it worked great for years but the internal battery finally got pretty weak so I replaced the internal battery, got the replacement battery from Batteries Plus, I think it was about $60. Be sure to occasionally charge the Jump Boxes and they'll last a LOT longer. If some company wanted to dominate the market, they'd make a HD Jump Box with a built in battery tender so it's always good to go and would probably last almost indefinitely. I recently bought the 30,000 amp Viking Jump Box from Harbor Freight, only about $300, seems pretty legit so far. Most newer vehicles benefit from a battery shut off so the batteries don't drain sitting. My Ram 2500 will kill the batteries in about 3-4 wks of sitting from the ECU doing it's thing. I just put a HD Flaming River Disconnect on my FL80 Dump Truck and it makes all the difference plus I can lock it for security.
your dodge is going dead after just a few weeks, you have a draw that is pulling the battery down or the battery itself is bad. it should be able to go months and months without draining it. 50 miliamp draw is acceptable.
Ive used my jnc 660 for 8 yrs. Till it died i got my coupon out that came with it turned it inwith 45.00 and got another one the case was cracked because i left it on the bumper of service truck one nite went back.found it and used it another 3 yrs till it quit ,started just about everything including desiels still using another one with coupon this time 75.00 replacement cost still running 5yrs later.
i saw that. i dont have anything 24 volt. use to have a freightliner that was 24 volts starter then 12 volt for everything else. if i recall, i replaced the series parrallel switch. it was bad and sending 24 through the entire truck. lights were very bright....for a little while.
Hey Jc I took an old lawn edger and removed the blade and installed an alternator on it. I’m sure you could make a cart with a gasoline alternator and a couple truck batteries, those jump packs are expensive! Have you ever put a meter on these jump packs
i was getting ready to build something similar when i found this. this is far more convenient at only 11 lbs. i have 2 other properties with trucks on them. not easy to transport something that has an engine, alternatior and 3 group 3 batteries.
The JNC has a field replaceable battery. It's a 12 volt 22 amp hour gel AGM battery. Done it two or three times now. Unfortunately the batteries have a finite life expectancy. Replacement is easy peasy.
I must of bought one that was defective because I had two semi trucks that batteries were completely dead and couldn’t turn it over. I had to put jumper cables first then it would work little disappointed since lots of people were claiming it starts trucks with dead batteries. Was always showing E6 code of low voltage did everything stated in instructions and still couldn’t get it cranking and to add on the led light on side doesn’t even turn on aswell
i have found that sometimes it needs to see an amperage draw in order to give a boost. i had a couple that i had to turn the lights in first. then it wouldnt have the error code and worked as it should.
I can’t believe it but that’s $1000 for a jump starter. I’ve been at the same time people want to save a budget on Monday if it was 350 bucks great deal but they figured that a lot a tow truck drivers will make tons of money so they open up at $1000.
Is this John box able to be used for consistent power for example if I needed it on the car for 10 minutes would it still work? Or is it only just the jump the car?
@@j.c.smithprojects , Thanks for the response. I am looking at a few different boxes, one for my truck GMC 5.3 and one for each of my wife/daughter's cars, Corolla. The JNC is one, mainly because I've seen them work and they are made in the US and from what I hear, they have a great warranty and after that runs out, you can simply send it in and they'll service or rebuild it for a lot less than buying a new one. The Good-all just came across my radar and now I'm seeing if I should put it on my list. I don't have any large trucks to start, but I often find myself in situations where it would/could be necessary.
@jmackinjersey1 not exactly true. You can get a refurbished unit for 100 with the coupon but you have to pay for shipping. Currently you can find jnc660s for 135 shipped. End of the day not as great of a deal as they make it sound
if i replace the batteries in the trucks in this video it would cost me over $1500. this is not to keep me from buying batteries. it is to keep me from having to change out batteries just to move a truck when i need to get to one behind it. i replace batteries when a truck is either put into service or is sold. otherwise it is a waste of money putting new batteries in trucks that i am not ready to build yet. i have trucks behind trucks that are behind trucks. this is much faster and only weight 11lbs. it is far more convenient than carrying 8 or 10 batteries to swap out if one wont start.
I see what you're saying. But you gotta pay for quality. He did before and after starts and it performed nicely. JC is a really good guy and I trust his opinion and thoughts on the jump pack. If you have lots of vehicles or trucks you're going to have plenty of dead batteries, or close to dead. This seems like it's great for that.
$1,000 is a small price to pay when you have a decent amount of trucks that need batteries. It’s a real helpful tool that pretty much pays for itself. Impressive that it can turn over an engine without any batteries.👍
i like it so much, i am thinking of buying a second one to leave at one of my other properties.
so you know. starting a car with no batteries requires less power from a jumpbox than a veh. with the batts still attached but drained. the dead batttery pulls the available amps way down, charging
The noco ones are really good too. For semi truck you need something with at least 3000 amps in normal condition.
If the battery is completely dead you need something with 5000 amps or more.
@@acedhtfuninlife7643 You got important information I have been looking for. Where do find the requirements of 3000 and 5000 amps? Please share.
Very honest and impressive test! Thanks for this video!
Wow very impressive jump box you found there! That’s definitely an item that has to work when you need it to so i would say it’s worth paying up for one that you know you can count on. Great video JC
That box is awesome. And with so much junk out there to buy. Thanks for this great video.
I have one of those and have been using it for about a year as a heavy truck tech and it is by far the best jump pack I've ever used. Good call and good video!
I'm glad I mentioned that one and I'm even more glad it's working well! It started a C-15 Caterpillar with completely dead batteries. Dash didn't light up with the key on. Also started an MX-13 I was driving with dead batteries in below freezing weather. Dash lit up with that one but the starter wouldn't even engage. Both companies I've worked for owned that model and it worked every time. The one company used that instead of the generator start-all they had. More convenient and worked just as well.
Thanks for the honest review
Awesome jump pack I want one lol
Nice jump box 👍. Have a great evening
Thanks I’ve been looking for a good jump box, but like you said lots of promises little getty up and go looks like there’s one worth pulling the trigger on 👍👍
Great video J.C.Smith definitely makes a good point about what this jump box can do. Not to mention it's worth what it priced at.
I have the same jnc and it's been a good box for me. Man I'm really impressed with that new one of yours
Thanks for showing us the Jump Boxes. I am in ter market for one for winter!!!
Dear J.C. Smith projects family.
👍👌👏 Oh WOW, extremely impressive! To be completely honest: At first I thought that I would never ever spend 1000 USD for a jump starter. But for a business/profession like yours, this thing is obviously extremely helpful and a time saver too. It's freakin' awesome and nearly unbelievable, what this little device is able to do. The manufacturer should definitely donate something to you for showing this to the world.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Great review 👍🏻. Thanks for sharing
Good video very informative... NICE COLD START REV UPS! LOL😢
Thanks for showing us a in the field cold start. It might seem expensive but it performance outweighs the cost. Thank you for sharing. Have a good day
Have the same jump box. The thing is a beast. Love it.
Wooow works great for a jump start on bigger things.. wow great video
That thing is Impressive
Hello from the Netherlands .
thanks for the video JC .
Sincerely, Hollandduck
man thank you for doing this video how you did , i have been beside myself trying to figure out the one i need and you helped witth that so big thank you hell yea good video and i subbed
i have had it for months now and i would definitely buy it again. considering a second one to leave in my truck.
That’s one awesome jump pack.
Yup, mind you for 1000 bucks and that neighborhood... should be able to jump a Saturn Five but it looks like a winner for the trucks and such J.C. Thanks for sharing. Nice!
That's one hell of a jump pack there J.C! 😧 I need to get one!
I work for a good size municipality, they bought this same jump pack this past year. They all but got rid of their gas powered jump packs. Jumps from 5 ton dump trucks to 15 ton trucks to backhoes to solid waste trucks to a case 621 loader day to day. Seems to work real well and hold up too. Great vid! Love the channel!
i was just about to build a diesel powered "start all". i was going to use a 19hp yanmar 3 cyl diesel, a 260amp alt, 3 group 31 batteries and 3 sets of cables with 2/0 cables. i was going to build it on a pull wagon with bigger air tire sow i could get it around. i found this and dont see the need now.
That is crazy money for me but I do not do what you do. So our needs are very different.
Thnaks for sharing!
Man, this video sure sells the product. It will be the next jump box we purchase for sure. Thanks for sharing the info.
i just started watching your channel. love the towing videos!
I picked one up a couple of years ago at the recommendation of an outside parts salesman because my JNC was getting weak. At first I thought. Yeah right ! theres no way its that good by the way he talked it up. But I have since eaten my words. I have been super impressed by its performance. it has performed flawlessly over and over for my fleet of school buses here in michigan.
Mr JC Thanks for the video. I have been looking for a jump box for big trucks. That beats sitting on trucks for 45 minutes. Stay safe
time is money....when its frigid cold, i dont want to have to swap out 3 or 4 batteries just to move a truck. only to have to do it again to the next one behind it. only weighs 11 lbs too. easy to keep in the truck and on charge at all times.
Thank you for the review the unit was very impressive. You saved a lot of people a lot of time and money
it has been awhile since i made that video but today is 11/14/23 and i still feel the same.
I have 2 of the JNC660 boxes. Older one just hit 8 years old and it's doing the same thing yours is. Needs a battery. The new battery for it is $36. Well worth the investment. My newer 660 is going on 3 years and still flawless.
Badass box!!
Well after watching this video I know what jump pack I'd get if I need 1. Seems to perform really well
This is good for a fleet operator, Bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Good description.
Good job
I have the gooloo 4000a , had it over a year. I've used it at least 150 times so far. I've jumped from lawn mowers to a komatsu wa450 with it and it's awesome.
agree the gt4000a with preheater is a good lithium unit. I like the RESCUE 3000 for lead acid.
I wish you would showcase the real stars of the show. Your trucks. I love those trucks. They'll run forever.
thanks for sharing man!!!! I bought the same snapon box u have absolute junk!!!! thanks for sharing i love your honesty channel...
Nice!
We just got a truck pac es6000 at work, so far its worked well l haven't gotten a really dead truck to try it on yet.
I'm more impressed that the cable on the box can support such amp flow. I'd imagine the clamps getting seriously hot where the spike contact the terminals
I had a service guy bring one of those packs out to jump my really dead, unprimed Detroit 60 when it was 20 degrees and it fired it my truck up like it had brand new batteries. This pack is on my Christmas list.
I’ve used the jnc660 a lot. It does well. If it’s a big diesel, it takes two jnc660 to get the job done.
Very impressive ! I am on my 2nd jnc 660 as a carhauler and love them ! I will say I replaced the battery in the first one and it just wasn't the same and I ended up buying a new box... idk if I just got a bad replacement battery or it had sonething else wrong but they are hard to beat for cars and pickups !
agreed. i didnt think i would like it as well as i did. mine is worth repairing.
For those customers that like what the JP-12-10000 can do but are not Starting Vehicles larger than 10 Liter Diesels, or are in Geographic locations where Cold Weather Temperatures are not normal the Startall Jump Pack is also available in a 5000 Amp unit the JP-12-5000. We love the honesty and real value of this video as it speaks to the facts without any bias.
are you affiliated with this company?
VGG loves his jnc660.
I work for a Medium-Size Bulk hauling company with 700+ trucks (International, Mack, Pete) and 19 shops up and down the east coast. We have one of these at each of our shops and they have been working great. They are made by a chinese company called "South King" who resells/rebrands their "SK-JP30", goodall does not manufacture these. They have a 16000Mah, 235.8Wh 14.8V lithium battery.
We have one at every shop and they work great. They do go bad, I took apart a broken one and could not find the fault, the battery was good so it seemed to be a board issue. We use ours daily, no issues.
WOW a grand for that jump box and they give you those shorty leads that’s crazy
It’s been a journey! Glad you found one that works and one you can rely on knowing it’s going to work. I have 2 jnc 770, don’t like them and will replace with 660s. I noticed you passed 50k subs, congrats!
what is it you dont like about the 770?
@@j.c.smithprojects Both eat batteries - had to replace both in 2 years. I charge them to full, but won't light off a lawnmower. The light and USB chargers are offshore level garbage. The 660 is simpler, without the extra electronics.
understood. i couldnt care less about a usb or the light but i want to battery to last a few years anyway.
Love mine!!!
Cheers JC. I been looking for a good jump pack here in Australia but all I get are flat promises. Hello Mrs JC.
Hey Mr JC I have the same jump box battery took a crap in it so I found a battery place here in Paducah where I live and put a new battery in it and that things been off some ever since just replaced the battery and that's on the 660 and then I have the bigger one that I used to use for semi trucks I work for a towing company so
I own a small car lot in Arkansas had the same problem over the years i bought countless jump boxes. My son n law is a service Tech for Ford he suggested I get a Tractor Battery on a dolly with a set of cables. It has been a game changer for me I will never go back to Jump boxes.
i had four group 31 semi truck batteries on a cart with 4 sets of 2/0 welding cables as jumpers. worked well but not easy to get around in snow drifts between trucks....this is 11lbs and goes anywhere. it isnt the solution for everyone but it is for me!
I've been using the noco gbx155 and it started my very low truck batteries I was looking into this one they sell at the parts store but alot of mechanics stand by this start all
That strudel truck is from my town haha. I did not know you bought it
Very impressive, it would be really interesting if you could get one of the NOCO Brand they’re a really big one that says they can start like anything and compare them that would be the best diesel jump box test ever
This is stronger than the noco 500
@@trackness95 I believe it, and if I ever just have money I’ll buy one of these, your video is flat out awesome it’s showing the power of that thing
I been wondering about the start all jump box. Looks like they are good
I have used my 1224 older Snap on Jump pak to start a 4-53 Detroit with a 4D battery several time a day at between 10 degrees an 35 degrees.
thats cute. your comparing your snap on 12/24 jump box to mine with experience using it on a 220 cu inch diesel. try it on the 855 cu in diesels and larger like i have. them tell me again what i should have bought
I see Warren over at Western Truck and Tractor repair use this one all the time on all manners of heavy equipment.
1000 dollars is a lot but I have over 300 into my heavy duty booster cables. This peaks my interest
i think ill give this thing a shot, i got a truck with their gas jumpstart system but this is much more convenient
My JNC660 worked great (cars/light trucks) for about 7yrs and I was definitely bad about charging it regularly. I'm on my second one for about 2yrs now, only brand I'd buy again.
7 years on one battery is pretty good. i loved mine. been looking at battery options lately.
I use a group 24 battery and made my own cables . It does everything i need.
i use to have 3 group 31 batteries paralleled with 3 sets of 2/0 cables on a 4 wheel cart with a 120volt charger. it would usually get them going but it was heavy, big and not easy to move around in the snow.
That thing seems to work pretty awesome! I'd like to try that against my Noco GB155. I've not had great luck with their products or warranty dept.
Bad luck with Noco?
Yeah I would love to see that
I have used their products for quite awhile. They have a mobile unit that’s PTO and gas motor driven for 12/24 volts systems. I definitely will have that box on my lowboy. No need to have something cheaper that doesn’t work.
i was about to build one before i found this.
@@j.c.smithprojects
Are you going to put longer leads on it?
batteries for the JNC aren't bad. i just put two in mine a few months ago. they kinda suck to take apart
The dealership I work at has them on sale for around 750 this month
Jc i saw one of those in the parts house International
My semi has never cranked as fast as it did Hooked up to this thing..
Check curcuits for charging an install new battery that is what i did an saved old dam good jump box cheaper than a new one an work bigger engine to add two jump boxes on
been wanting a jump box for a while only need one to start gas engines
Use your welder set to cv works great and you can adjust the voltage to whatever you need if you have a big diesel machine like the one on my service truck. I've jumped big dozers with completely dead batteries no issues.
the reason i wanted a jump pack is sometimes these trucks are 4 and 5 rows wide and 5 or 6 deep. cant get a truck close enough to jump
@@j.c.smithprojects yea I forget sometimes that I have more then ordinary length leads. I run 200 ft leads in my truck but even with that if you have a bunch of semis stacked in there that's not enough. I don't do too many heavy trucks though as well like you do
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I have a much smaller lithium powered jump pack (so... the same technology, just the baby version) and it's mind boggling what it can do. I would never expect it to crank over a commercial engine, but for regular automotive stuff it's pretty hard to beat. I have considered using it in combination with a group 31 battery to try to turn it into a big boy jump box without the big boy price.
Is it noco gbx 155?
@@acedhtfuninlife7643 Naa.. It's one of those with a million different names, but all made in the same shell. Mine is branded as DB Power.
Just a sniff of ether will also make those engines start better if they will crank.
either has no lubricant qualities. it dries the cylinder walls. great way to score a cylinder wall. then you will be using either to start it forever.
I’ve heard good things about the noco as well. The jnc660 is great for lawns mowers and small cars.
youre silly. I jump diesel pick ups multiple times per week with a JNC 660
@@livewithnick you can have mine then. It won’t unless it’s 80 degrees out. Noco smokes it every-time
@@dscapes1091 you want my address? Lol
@@dscapes1091 I’ve got a brand new NOCO GBX155 that won’t even charge 🤷♂️
Good video. That box is legit! I see your problem, you have way too many trucks! 😄
I have the JNC 660, Have had it for probably 10 yrs, it worked great for years but the internal battery finally got pretty weak so I replaced the internal battery, got the replacement battery from Batteries Plus, I think it was about $60. Be sure to occasionally charge the Jump Boxes and they'll last a LOT longer. If some company wanted to dominate the market, they'd make a HD Jump Box with a built in battery tender so it's always good to go and would probably last almost indefinitely.
I recently bought the 30,000 amp Viking Jump Box from Harbor Freight, only about $300, seems pretty legit so far.
Most newer vehicles benefit from a battery shut off so the batteries don't drain sitting. My Ram 2500 will kill the batteries in about 3-4 wks of sitting from the ECU doing it's thing. I just put a HD Flaming River Disconnect on my FL80 Dump Truck and it makes all the difference plus I can lock it for security.
your dodge is going dead after just a few weeks, you have a draw that is pulling the battery down or the battery itself is bad. it should be able to go months and months without draining it. 50 miliamp draw is acceptable.
that's pretty impressive. is it a capacitive discharge or does it have a battery in it?
I never looked that deep into it but at the amperage they claim, it cant be a battery and still be 11 lbs.....so i think.
How big is your engine size on the pickup truck?
is about time to look into NOCO.....
had theirs....wont do what this does.
Ive used my jnc 660 for 8 yrs. Till it died i got my coupon out that came with it turned it inwith 45.00 and got another one the case was cracked because i left it on the bumper of service truck one nite went back.found it and used it another 3 yrs till it quit ,started just about everything including desiels still using another one with coupon this time 75.00 replacement cost still running 5yrs later.
i didnt get any coupon with mine.
Wounder if those work in any car truck etc do they still sell them??
They sell the ones that have the 24 V they work pretty good for the 3 batteries in school busses they do real good
i saw that. i dont have anything 24 volt. use to have a freightliner that was 24 volts starter then 12 volt for everything else. if i recall, i replaced the series parrallel switch. it was bad and sending 24 through the entire truck. lights were very bright....for a little while.
Hey Jc I took an old lawn edger and removed the blade and installed an alternator on it. I’m sure you could make a cart with a gasoline alternator and a couple truck batteries, those jump packs are expensive! Have you ever put a meter on these jump packs
i was getting ready to build something similar when i found this. this is far more convenient at only 11 lbs. i have 2 other properties with trucks on them. not easy to transport something that has an engine, alternatior and 3 group 3 batteries.
@@j.c.smithprojects 10/4 appreciate the thought out response
The JNC has a field replaceable battery. It's a 12 volt 22 amp hour gel AGM battery. Done it two or three times now. Unfortunately the batteries have a finite life expectancy. Replacement is easy peasy.
i will replace the battery. it worked well and would be convenient to have for other things.
@@j.c.smithprojects get the battery from Amazon. Best price.
For a thousand dollars it better work. Good investment for people who have a lot of trucks and work on a lot of diesels.
tell me you have not spent a good amount on something. only to be disappointed with its performance.....
I must of bought one that was defective because I had two semi trucks that batteries were completely dead and couldn’t turn it over. I had to put jumper cables first then it would work little disappointed since lots of people were claiming it starts trucks with dead batteries. Was always showing E6 code of low voltage did everything stated in instructions and still couldn’t get it cranking and to add on the led light on side doesn’t even turn on aswell
i have found that sometimes it needs to see an amperage draw in order to give a boost. i had a couple that i had to turn the lights in first. then it wouldnt have the error code and worked as it should.
Two 8 batteries and you can boost any diesel truck and charge them of your vehicle also
i cant move them around as easy as this 11lb jump box!
The best one is a free one that works
some of us arent looking for hand outs. we pay our own way.
You should have bought the Snap On 12 /24 old Snap On like the one you showed.
if snap on was better i would have. it isnt and i dont need 24v
Where's the link to buy one
I can’t believe it but that’s $1000 for a jump starter. I’ve been at the same time people want to save a budget on Monday if it was 350 bucks great deal but they figured that a lot a tow truck drivers will make tons of money so they open up at $1000.
the same GYS is 1000 Amps
Try a noco Gbx 155
Is this John box able to be used for consistent power for example if I needed it on the car for 10 minutes would it still work? Or is it only just the jump the car?
no. it will time out and shut off. it would then have to be turned off and back on again.
Hey just dropped the big bucks to get one. A year later is it still holding up? Its total overkill for but im tired of crappy jump boxes
i use it very often and i still think it was the best purchase i could have made.
The snapon is good for lawnmower
That’s about it
I was pissed off to
it was a let down. rarely disappointed by snap on but this was a loser for me.
Just cuz you pay more doesn't make it a better tool
Great looking jumper box but the price think there could be half price what you paid
i have no problem paying the price for quality. THIS IS QUALITY!
I see this is a year old now, so I'm wondering if you ever sent the JNC back to get the rebuild done to it?
no. i never did. this jump box does everything i need. i am still as happy with it now than i was when i first got it.
@@j.c.smithprojects , Thanks for the response. I am looking at a few different boxes, one for my truck GMC 5.3 and one for each of my wife/daughter's cars, Corolla. The JNC is one, mainly because I've seen them work and they are made in the US and from what I hear, they have a great warranty and after that runs out, you can simply send it in and they'll service or rebuild it for a lot less than buying a new one. The Good-all just came across my radar and now I'm seeing if I should put it on my list.
I don't have any large trucks to start, but I often find myself in situations where it would/could be necessary.
@jmackinjersey1 not exactly true. You can get a refurbished unit for 100 with the coupon but you have to pay for shipping. Currently you can find jnc660s for 135 shipped. End of the day not as great of a deal as they make it sound
but its $1000. it better work
how many batteries can you buy for that?
(I know its more portable than batteries/jumper cables...but still)
if i replace the batteries in the trucks in this video it would cost me over $1500. this is not to keep me from buying batteries. it is to keep me from having to change out batteries just to move a truck when i need to get to one behind it. i replace batteries when a truck is either put into service or is sold. otherwise it is a waste of money putting new batteries in trucks that i am not ready to build yet. i have trucks behind trucks that are behind trucks. this is much faster and only weight 11lbs. it is far more convenient than carrying 8 or 10 batteries to swap out if one wont start.
I see what you're saying. But you gotta pay for quality. He did before and after starts and it performed nicely.
JC is a really good guy and I trust his opinion and thoughts on the jump pack.
If you have lots of vehicles or trucks you're going to have plenty of dead batteries, or close to dead. This seems like it's great for that.