A big lead -acid sealey job worked for me when the 2.5l diesel needed a start. But it's massive. So for ease of storage in the vehicle I have a lithium one, also sealey I think. It's not small, probably rugby ball ish size case, but smaller than the lead acid one.Been a while since I checked so this is a good reminder to get it out and check it's charge level.
+ 2 for the Noco units.
Due to the dumb ass design decisions by Ford, its all too easy to flatten the battery on my Kuga when camping (cannot turn interior lights off so they ALLÂ come on for 15 mins at each door opening, remain on when boot is open (often as be have a dawgie) and of course each time a door is opened all the computers boot up too then also run for 15 mins in anticipation of driving off. As do the tail lights and front marker lights.Â
9 months into the 3rd battery in 7 years, the AESS never enables even after long runs, telling me this battery is not perfect either (decent Varta battery).Â
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So I have a Noco GB70 tucked under the driver seat. .used it twice so far, got the engine restarted no problem. Cables are short on the unit + decent size + croc clamps are beefy, so no concern of overheating them.Â
Mrs now has one in her car too as a back up as on occasions her car is parked up 100 miles from home for a few days unattended.Â
Not cheap, but no regrets (should have got one sooner in fact).
