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Whats the best emergency kit for the snow??
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dave4x4
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The light sticks are a good idea.
If you want a strong folding shovel get a military one. I bought an ex Dutch army shovel that also acts as a pick. Dirt cheap.
You might think about getting hot cans - tin of stew or something that automatically heats up when you pull the actuator.
I also carry car emergency stuff. EAS cable, small notebook, air compressor + EAS spares. Box is now too valuable to take!
If you want a strong folding shovel get a military one. I bought an ex Dutch army shovel that also acts as a pick. Dirt cheap.
You might think about getting hot cans - tin of stew or something that automatically heats up when you pull the actuator.
I also carry car emergency stuff. EAS cable, small notebook, air compressor + EAS spares. Box is now too valuable to take!
stopover
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Well done Bix, your a professional. Have learn't a lot from that. One thing I always take all year round is a Sealey power pack, it can (acording to the instructions) start a car with a flat battery 30 times! I don't think its up to that but mighty close. With a p38 it a godsend.
dave4x4
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Will it start a diesel?
The brand the AA use can strike a derv with 2 working glow plugs in -18c. Not sure the brand but they are very good.
Datatek
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Modern Cree Led torches are useful too, incredible range, long battery life and will also flash SOS automatically for about 20 hours.
stopover
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Yes, have done many times. Connect the power pack and leave it for five minutes before starting is best. My 4.6 goes straight away but, when I can, I leave it connected for a minute or two to help the alternator. It has never failed to start my car. You know what Range Rovers are like: example very early 5am start loading the car for a weekend away with all the doors open for fifteen minutes, jump in and try to start - click, click, click but have trusty Sealey and a minute later on the way!
The one I have is: RoadStart 12v 1600 Peak Amps - there are several different models and shop around for price as some places charge (no pun) a lot.
Code: RS102 Sealey RoadStart® Emergency Power Pack 12V 1600 Peak AmpsComposite case with integral battery clip storage hoods and carry handle. LED battery condition and charge indicators. Test cycle button gives true battery indication. 230V Charger with automatic power cut-off prevents damage to battery whilst charging from the mains. Fitted with 12V power socket that will accept any 12V device with a cigarette lighter type plug. Supplied with mains charger and double plug adaptor for in-car charging.• Cable & Clamp Length: 1mtr.
• Produces in excess of 1600 Peak Amps.
• Composite case with integral battery clip storage and carry handle.
• LED battery condition and charge indicators.
• Fitted with 12V power socket that will accept any 12V device with a cigarette lighter type plug.
• Supplied with mains charger and double plug adaptor for in-car charging.
• Model No. RS102• Composite case with integral battery clip storage and carry handle.
• LED battery condition and charge indicators.
• Test cycle button gives true battery indication.
• 230V Charger with automatic power cut off prevents damage to battery whilst mains charging.
• Fitted with 12V power socket that will accept any 12V device with a cigarette lighter type plug.
• Supplied with mains charger and double plug adaptor for in-car charging.12V RoadStart® Emergency Power Pack 1600 Peak Amps
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