If I check it often can I keep it in my car trunk or not? Have to be kept plugged in mostly? Need for winter emergencies.
811338
We leave plugged in most of the time but it holds a charge indefinetly unplugged. I hope it helps.
811339
The manuals for these typically say "Recharge after each use as well as at least once a month even if not used". I've had a similar one for 10 years and by following that it still works well. Beware that if this is cold from being kept in the car, it will perform much poorer than being brought out of a warm building (yet it may still help enough to get you going).
811340
Yes, you can keep it in your trunk. I would check it once in a while just to be sure it hasn't lost charge. Works great for me........ Good luck.......
777381
I have owned several and they are safe to leave unattended on my houseboat in the winter, but always plugged into a grounded wall socket. They pull too much voltage to plug into a cigarette lighter i would think. could drain your battery very quickly and maybe even short out the heater.
1634506
Unless you leave the car parked for weeks at a time this will not be an issue. The draw from this device is very low. You will need to turn the device off then back on to resync with your phone, however. I always just turn mine off when I get out then back on when I get in. Again however no need to worry about your battery.
1790863
Yes, you leave it plugged in all the time. I have had the unit for four months and it has been working fine. I have not had a problem with my car battery since I installed it. Hope you have the same results.
1733551
No- It needs plugged into an outlet. It is also several inches thick (a little hard) & prob. would not work well in a car anyway.
1914382
This is more to maintain a 'healthy' battery while in storage. You may need a new battery if it's weak from cold weather.
1784674
Technically you can, but I surely would not leave the device in the car when not in use. The swings in temperature may melt the device and/or damage the battery.
412198
It has a physical on/off switch, so it'll stay on if you leave it, but won't turn on automatically. It has an internal battery, so there's really no reason to keep it off unless you car's staying parked for a while.
2087705
You can leave it plugged in, I however hardwired mine to my battery and fused it with an inline fuse. Works great and the one thing on the far right socket just an FYI it is designed for a cigarette lighter and the other ports work great for accessory chargers and more.
1691797
yes, it should be left plugged into your cigarette lighter at all times. then when you turn the car on it starts recording, when you turn the car off it stops
1665360
I use it all the time in the car while we are moving, but for camping, unless you can recharge your battery, it needs the adapter for electric use. Car battery would only last a short time.
579711
We bring it in every time, but it would be fine in the cold if you remove the battery. It isn't good for in the snow, but works fine if parking lots have been plowed well.
2105226
I keep mine plugged in all the time but it may not be necessary. I love mine!!
1969661
Tony, per my experience yes--you can plug it in to the car if necessary, provided you have an outlet such as a cigarette lighter or aux power plug in the car. When I purchased my lantern it came with the car adaptor plug stored in the base of the unit. It is great to have as an emergency prep kit for snow, storms, etc. where you may find yourself stranded or in a vehicle waiting for assistance.
1046633
It is a good to keep in the house and car., but do not batteries compartment screwed on tight because the battery might run down.
1012836
I have kept it in in my car in cold winter for 4 months without recharging and it still had full charge on it when I checked
1744116
It can stay in your car for emergency use. They suggest charging the unit after each use. The booklet says charge every 30 days and the machine suggest charging every 60 days. I leave it in the car all the time. When I have to use it,. . I recharge after each use. I also charge between 30 and 45 days of being idle. When it has not been used, it charges real fast.