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48 AMP HOUR URBAN AGM DUAL BATTERY & JUMPSTARTER-

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BA2 Urban 48 A/H Battery Pack

FREE SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA

This portable dual battery powerpack is ideal for weekends away. It can run a 55l 12Volt fridge,freezer for 2 days plus 12volt lights

NEVER HAVE A FLAT BATTERY AGAIN!

Charge status at the push of a button

Thumper 48 A/H AGM Battery System

Full Dual Battery Wiring System

Super High Quality Jumper Leads

Everything you need is included.

Made in South Australia.
2 YEAR WARRANTY!

Normal Price - 499.00 AUD
+ Shipping (inc. GST in Australia)

URBAN 48 A/H - INSTALLATION & SPECIFICATIONS

How to Install.

Installation is easy: From the Isolator pictured above attach the RED wire to the (+ Positive) terminal of your main battery, the Black Wire needs to be attached to the body of your vehicle.

(The BLUE wire goes to the accessories switch or wire, this is the one that makes your radio etc, turn on when you switch on the ignition. (If you don't know where this is an easy solution is to install everything else then take your vehicle to the local Auto Electrician who will wire it in for you which is a very very simple job for them and shouldn't cost more than $20.

Run the long black cable to the back of your vehicle or wherever you want the Urban Battery, attach the black wire to the body of your vehicle, mount the socket & plug your Urban Battery into the socket.

Plug in your fridge into the cigarette socket in the Urban.

You are finished! EASY!
Of course if you need help you can call us anytime night or day as we know how it is when you are on a mission to get your new toy fitted.

Specifications:

Weight -

Width - 250mm

Depth - 190mm

Height - 270mm

Battery Test Function

2 x Cigarette socket outlets

Will charge from flat in 2- 3 hours via included 20 amp charge kit.

Will run 55 Litre Fridge for approx 2 days.

Everything you need is included in the kit.

30 A/H, 60 A/H, 75 A/H & 105 A/H Models are available in our STORE!

FREE SHIPPING - 2 YEAR WARRANTY!

COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

The Urban range is used as a portable Dual Battery System for vehicles which cannot fit a dual battery system under the bonnet. The unit offers the versatility of a dual battery system, which can be separated from the vehicle and used as a portable battery bank that offers the capability of spike protected jump-starting.

What Type of Batteries are used in the Urban Range

The battery packs consist of the latest AGM cells; Absorbed glass mat. These cells are completely maintenance free so they require little to no attention. Simply charge and use. The AGM batteries allow for not only deep cycling but they additionally allow for cranking ability. The cells like to charge at a voltage rate between 13 – 14 Volts, which means that they are fully capable of charging via the supplied vehicle charging kit.

Will they leak or spill?

No. The AGM batteries completely sealed batterys, meaning that you will not have to worry about the cells leaking acid, fuses, gases or any nasty odours. Due to the fact the batteries are completely sealed, it allows for the batteries to be stored on any one of their sides – even upside-down while working to full efficiency!

Can I store the unit in a non-ventilated area, such as under a bed?

Yes. Considering that the batteries are completely sealed it means that the batteries do not require a ventilated area for storage. This results in the perfect battery to have stored in an ‘out of the way’ area such as under a bed in a caravan or under a vehicle’s seat, even in a draw in the back of 4WD!

Can I use Solar Panels to charge my unit?

Yes. Solar panels can be used for charging and/or maintaining the Urban battery packs. Keep in mind that solar panels that are rated at 10 watts or higher must be regulated when connected to any type of battery. This will prevent the solar panel from over-charging the battery and potentially causing damage.

Check out our the Split Fold Briefcase Solar Panel which is perfect companion for the Thumper.

Will it run my fridge?

Yes it will and many other appliances also! One of the main accessories in which people use the Urban range is for the running 12/240Volt compressor type fridges. As the batteries are deep cycle it allows for the running of accessories even while the battery is charging through vehicle charging, Solar or even 240 Volt!

We do not recommend running gas fridges for prolonged durations due to the high power draw (approx 12 + Amps per hour).

How long will the Urban battery last while running my appliances?

The duration of time that the Urban battery packs will last with running accessories such as a fridge largely depends on the amp draw of the appliance in question.

For example: a fridge with an average draw of 1 amp per hour would run for 30 hours.
To work out the size you need simply multiply the average amp per hour draw of your fridge by the amount of hours you want your fridge to run for. Take into account that if you are driving a little every day your unit will be recharging i.e 1 hour of driving you will have put 25% charge back into your battery.

Feel free to call us anytime for help choosing the correct battery size.

Can I use inverters for 240 Volt appliances?

Yes. We now offers a range of ‘Inverter – units’, which allows for the units 12 Volt power to be converted into 240 Volts to allow for the running of 240Volt appliances. The Inverter units come in a variety of sizes ranging from 60AH with 300 watts at 240 Volts through to 90 AH with 1,000 watts at 240 Volts. These units will allow for the running of appliances such a laptop computers, recharging phone and camera batteries to even running TV’s, DVD players or even powering tools such as drills and 4 inch angle grinders!

Will the Urban start my diesel?

For High cranking we recommend out THUMPER range of batteries which have a higher cranking rate .

Click here to see them.

Can I charge straight from my vehicle’s alternator?

Each of the Urban units that are sold are included with with an ‘In car charging kit’ that corresponds to the size of unit that is purchased.

These kits allow you to recharge the unit straight from your vehicle’s alternator with an approximate recharge time between 2 – 4 hours (depending on your vehicles alternator). These kits have been designed for the Urban range to include an ignition – activated isolator which allows you to isolate your unit for the running of your accessories once your vehicle’s ignition is off. This means that your Urban unit will charge Via your ‘In car kit’ when the ignition is on (even if you are discharging the unit) and will be separated from your vehicle’s main battery once your ignition has been switched ‘off’ – you’ll never flatten your vehicles battery while running your accessories again!

Is jump-starting my vehicle safe?

YES! Jump – starting with the Urban range is perfectly safe for both the unit and your vehicle. The Urban range is completely ‘spike protected’ which means that you will not incur any of those nasty voltage spikes which could potentially fry a vehicle’s internal circuits and cause you thousands of dollars in vehicle repairs.

What is the life expectancy of the batteries used?

The AGM cells used in the Urban range have a life expectancy between 5 – 9 years. The life of the Urban range largely depends on the method in which the unit is charged. Over 10 years on the market has proved that the life expectancy of the units increase when the units are charged via the provided ‘In car charging kit’. When the unit is not in use (discharged regularly), the best method of maintaining the battery is leaving the unit connected to its ‘In Car kit’. This maintains the battery and aids in prolonging the life of the cells used in the battery pack.

What is the warranty of the Urban?

The Urban offers a 2-year warranty from the date of your purchase.

What do I do when my cells in my unit die?

Although the Urban range offers a 2 year warranty and has a life expectancy between 5 – 9 years… We offer our customers the chance to have their unit repacked when the cells do eventually die out! Once a customer has paid for a repack we offer our customers a new 2-year manufacturer warranty on the unit from the date of repack.

240 Volt Charging

Only use fully regulated automatic battery chargers to charge your Urban unit. Do not exceed 30% of the unit’s capacity (eg 48 AH Urban use a maximum charger of 14.4 Amps).

Can I charge my unit and discharge it at the same time?

YES! This is the perfect way to use your power pack. Each socket on the unit can be used to discharge or recharge the unit. (We do not recommend charging the unit straight from a vehicle’s cigarette socket, as the unit will never reach full charge).

Can I recharge my unit straight from my generator?

Yes, in most cases. BE CAREFUL not to let the voltage exceed 14.5 Volts or damage will occur to the unit and you will void your warranty. We recommend putting a regulated battery charger between the generator and your unit to ensure that no voltage spikes occur.

What is an Amp Hour?

Amp hour is the rated capacity of the unit. If a unit holds 60 AH and you discharged the unit using a fluorescent light that draws 1 Amp per hour the unit would last for a duration of 60 hours before needing recharging.

Where and how are the Thumpers units made?

The Urban range is proudly South Australian made and owned. Each unit is hand made from start to finish to produce the best portable dual battery system with the highest cranking ability available on market!

What is the difference between the Thumper 30 AH & 48 AH in your store & the Urban 30 AH & 48 AH ?

The Thumper and Urban range use the exactly the same batteries and design.
There are a few distinctive differences between the two models.. they are as follows:

1
The Urban uses wing terminals for jump starting and 240 Volt charging. The Thumper uses a 175 Amp Anderson connector. The Major difference here is that the Thumper does not receive as much of a voltage drop through the Anderson connector as what the Urban does through the Wing terminals - so cranking ability is higher in the Thumper.

2
Internally the Urban consists of Standard size cabling and the Thumper uses heavier internal cables .. this means that again the Urban receives a slight voltage drop through the lighter cables which results in less cranking ability and a slightly slower recharge time than what the Thumper unit does.

3
The Urban uses an LED indicator gauge that gives the customer an indication of the battery's voltage level, where as the Thumper uses an LCD digital display meter in which gives the customer a precise reading of the battery's voltage.

4
The Urban range is protected via glass fuses, where as the Thumper range consists of resetable heavy duty circuit breakers - eliminating the need to carry fuses.

5
The Urban range offers x 2 cig socket outlets, where as the Thumper offers x 2 Hella or Narva type sockets and x 1 cigarette type socket.

Overall the main difference between the two different models is the cranking ability and slight difference in speed of recharge.

Why would I choose the Urban model over that of the Thumper models?

As stated above - the only real difference between the two models is that of the cranking ability and the recharge rate.
We have found in the past that many campers that are looking for an excellent deep cycle battery and only really want the cranking ability in emergency situations ( not in an everyday circumstance ) then this is when the Urban range is perfectly suited.

The urban range will still offer consumers the chance to successfully and safely jump start vehicles but its primary use is that of a deep cycle purpose. Many consumers who are looking to run an average 40 - 50 Lt Compressor type fridge tend to opt for the option of the Urban range as these units will allow the running of these size fridges for 1 - 2 1/2 days respectively.

If you are looking for the perfect partner to couple up with your fridge for the weekend away then the Urban range is a perfect alternative to the dual battery system - with the added bonus of cranking!

The Urbans still comes with its set of heavy duty Jumper leads for jump starting and its suited In Car charging kit that will allow the unit to recharge within 2 - 3 hours of driving.

FEEL FREE TO CALL US ANYTIME FOR HELP.

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