Print Page Setup Profile Login
Section Image

GPS battery

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 19:49

Member - Bob S (VIC)

I have a Magellan Explorist 400 GPS. I have heard that if I am using it in my vehicle using the cigarette lighter as an external power source, then I should remove the battery in case of power surges.
Firstly, is this correct? Has anyone ruined their battery by not removing it?
Secondly, if it is correct, then how do I charge my battery if I am nowhere near a 240 source?
Thanks everyone
Bob
Back to Forum
Thread Watch Alert Moderator FAQ
ThreadID: 58275 Replies: 2
Views: 395 FollowUps: None
This Thread has been Archived
Thread Summary
AnswerID: 307224   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 20:51

Sand Man (SA) replied:

Bob,

You would be unlikely to get a power surge via the vehicle battery and alternator, so I wouldn't be too worried.

Bill.

Click Image to Enlarge
HooRoo !


I'm diagonally parked in a parallel Universe!
Reply 1 of 2
AnswerID: 307233   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 21:19

Member - graeme W (WA) replied:

Have an xl explorist that only has double a batteries but never remove them while plugged into the car system.Their maps are the best i think but the latest ones are not as good ,a lot of stuff has been taken off them for some reason.

Cheers Graeme.
Reply 2 of 2
Activities Index
Beginners Intro. to Windsurfing at Balmoral Beginners Intro. to Windsurfing at Balmoral
Sydney - NSW
On Sydney Harbour's premier beach, you will be taught a series of techniques to guarantee that you w
7 Day Mitchell Plateau Adventure 7 Day Mitchell Plateau Adventure
Broome, The Kimberleys and North-West WA - WA
This is the best way to see all the highlights of the Gibb River Road plus the breathtaking panorama
Cooking Class/Party for 8 Cooking Class/Party for 8
Sydney - NSW
Learning should always be this much fun!
WICKED CLUB CRAWL Party Tour and Club Crawl WICKED CLUB CRAWL Party Tour and Club Crawl
Gold Coast - QLD
Looking for the night of your life in Surfers Paradise?
4WD Blue Mountains Adventure Tour 4WD Blue Mountains Adventure Tour
Blue Mountains - NSW
Travel by 4WD to the Blue Mountains.
2 Day 1 Night Fraser Island 2 Day 1 Night Fraser Island
Brisbane - QLD
Explore Fraser Island on a two day 4WD adventure.
2 Hour Helicopter Adventure - Whitsundays for 2 2 Hour Helicopter Adventure - Whitsundays for
The Whitsundays - QLD
Be left breathless as your panoramic flight takes you over all the high spots in and around the beau
Great Ocean Road day tour Great Ocean Road day tour
Melbourne - VIC
Join us for a day tour along the Great Ocean Road.
Exciting Jet Boat Charter! Exciting Jet Boat Charter!
Gold Coast - QLD
Experience the buzz of a Gold Coast extreme jetboat ride for you and up to 13 friends!
Romantic Picnic and Seaplane Flight for 2 Romantic Picnic and Seaplane Flight for 2
Sydney - NSW
Flying along Sydney's exquisite northern beaches sets the scene for a very special day.
Book Now - Things To Do