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Old Nov 27, 2022 | 04:00 PM
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I keep a Noco GBX75 in the frunk.
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I keep a Noco GBX75 in the frunk.
That is a powerful model. Going to consider, was looking at Noco GB50
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Old Nov 27, 2022 | 05:01 PM
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FYI - Amazon has the Noco line on sale now for Black Fruday/Cyber Monday.
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FYI - Amazon has the Noco line on sale now for Black Fruday/Cyber Monday.
‘Thank you, going to pull trigger on one, not sure the one you got or the one I mentioned.
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I keep a Noco GBX75 in the frunk.
Does it fit in one of the pockets or you store on the floor of frunk
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Here you can drop 35 lbs and have a built in jump starter and a battery with lifetime warranty....

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/h6-...avity-agh660rs
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Does it fit in one of the pockets or you store on the floor of frunk
I keep it in a NOCO case that just sits on the floor of the frunk. It would probably fit in one of the pockets easily if I didn't have the storage case as well.
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How long do the NOCO jump starters hold a charge when stored in the trunk?
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How long do the NOCO jump starters hold a charge when stored in the trunk?
I have a GBX45 in my wife's Outback that has been there for over a year and still shows full charge. I check it every couple months. The Outback is parked outside year round on the driveway vs the C8 in the garage.
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I ordered a GBX55 today
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I also ordered a GBX55 today. Was convinced by this thread.
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You Known what Happens With Lithium Batteries FIRE !! I would not ride around with a Lithium Battery in my New C8 Corvette !!!
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They're OK as long as they are not made by Tesla.
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Originally Posted by wrecker3
You Known what Happens With Lithium Batteries FIRE !! I would not ride around with a Lithium Battery in my New C8 Corvette !!!
So you're saying you don't have a cell phone that you keep in your pocket all the time? Or a smart watch on your wrist?
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Originally Posted by wrecker3
You Known what Happens With Lithium Batteries FIRE !! I would not ride around with a Lithium Battery in my New C8 Corvette !!!
Typically a fire happens while charging or getting physically damaged by impact. No worries.
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