Charge the pack FROM the car? Deciding between a number of these, and have a Q. Does anyone know if any of the PACKS can be charged inside a car from the cig lighter? Obviously, the charging car would need to be running, and it'd charge slowly. But for a snowplow or tow truck, it might be really great to keep it in the car and charged at all times -- rather than removing every few months to charge it up.As you can tell, trying to avoid the dreaded situation where you need it and it's run down, or forgot to charge it after the last jump. TIA. Charge the pack FROM the car? Deciding between a number of these, and have a Q. Does anyone know if any of the PACKS can be charged inside a car from the cig lighter? Obviously, the charging car... » Read More Charge the pack FROM the car? Deciding between a number of these, and have a Q. Does anyone know if any of the PACKS can be charged inside a car from the cig lighter? Obviously, the charging car would need to be running, and it'd charge slowly. But for a snowplow or tow truck, it might be really great to keep it in the car and charged at all times -- rather than removing every few months to charge it up.As you can tell, trying to avoid the dreaded situation where you need it and it's run down, or forgot to charge it after the last jump. TIA. « Show Less
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Tigs, it will only overcharge from a direct connection to the cigar lighter socket if your vehicle's voltage regulator is faulty. Your vehicle's voltage regulator also keeps your car's starting battery from overcharging.
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Well your post is old, but I figure I would still post a response. The Booster Pac does charge from the DC (Cig lighter) but you have to monitor it because you can overcharge. They recommend an AC charge though. You can read the manuals and see more details on the company's website. http://www.cloreautomotive.com/
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The car needs to have a battery that you can draw power from consistently. If you can run chargers, you can likely run this. It's connected directly to the battery, so it shouldn't be any issue. Mine is hooked from the battery, with the cord threaded under the hood through the dash area up by the steering wheel, on the farthest left side. I mounted it there, and I got a better switch for mine. In fact, mine can be run even with the car off, because batteries can power things if they are directly tapped in.
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Technically yes, the system runs on its internal battery so plugging it into the cigarette lighter will charge it. I found what I have to do is leave my Bluetooth on my phone in the "on" position all the time, and turn this off when I get out of the car. Then when I return to the car, turn it on and my phone automatically connects. A bit of an annoyance but it beats all the other wires hanging around and the feedback I used to get from them.
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yes, it plugs into the cig. lighter but if you have it charged up from home there's a like walking mode you can select & it works. You wouldn't want to rely on this mode, I don't think for a long trip. I havn't tried it myself so I'm sorry that I'm a bit sketchy with my answer.
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It's custom there is no way to charge it other then when it's plugged into your cigarette lighter. I only use it in my car & it charges when I have it plugged in. Unfortunately my car only charges when the car is running whereas some cars will charge when the key is not turned. This Garmen cannot be charged with a USB connector. Newer models may be able to but this one doesn't.
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The unit runs off your car's battery when you attach the cable that comes with it to the cigarette lighter. I believe it charges during this use. I think you can use it without the cable for about two hours--good for when you take it with you on a walking tour. There is a USB cable you use when you want to download changes to the map. I don't know if the unit gets charged at this time as well. The unit comes with both cables and a window mount. I ordered a weighted "pillow" mount so I could hide the unit from potential thieves when not in use. That mount sits on my dashboard and doesn't move while I'm driving. Some states have regulations regarding the mounting of the unit on the windshield. The unit runs off your car's battery when you attach the cable that comes with it to the cigarette lighter. I believe it charges during this use. I think you can use it without the cable for about two hours--good for when you take it with you on a walking tour. There is a USB cable you use when you want to download changes to the map. I don't know if the unit gets charged at this time as well. The unit comes with both cables and a window mount. I ordered a weighted "pillow" mount so I could hide the unit from potential thieves when not in use. That mount sits on my dashboard and... » Read More The unit runs off your car's battery when you attach the cable that comes with it to the cigarette lighter. I believe it charges during this use. I think you can use it without the cable for about two hours--good for when you take it with you on a walking tour. There is a USB cable you use when you want to download changes to the map. I don't know if the unit gets charged at this time as well. The unit comes with both cables and a window mount. I ordered a weighted "pillow" mount so I could hide the unit from potential thieves when not in use. That mount sits on my dashboard and doesn't move while I'm driving. Some states have regulations regarding the mounting of the unit on the windshield. « Show Less
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This product can't be charged at all. It doesn't light up on it's own like a flashlight or rechargeable light - it has to be 'plugged into' one of the Goal Zero power packs, or you can use the adapter that comes with it to plug into your vehicle cigarette lighter.
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There is a cord that that connects the unit to the cigarette lighter in your car. There is a built in battery which is charged thru that cord. no need for a separate charger.
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I honestly wouldn't. It would take a lot of the battery from the car. And/or not get enough to run the system properly which I'll cause shortages soon after or start to run hot because it's pushing itself harder. To go on the safe route go to a truck stop and get a car port that is a wall adapter. I would think you would be ok for the simple fact that it's a portable gaming device but at the same time. If I was meant for a car it would of came with a car charger. Good luck
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I wouldn't. When your car isn't running it doesn't charge and I would think there's a possibility it might discharge. You can get a good, full charge by plugging it into a USB port on your computer for about 3-4 hours and the charge should last about a month
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i do not recommend pluging into car lighter plug. the unit draws too much power. it comes with clips to hook directly on car battery terminals. they do come smaller and can be plugged into lighter but they have less power (watts). figure out hqw many watts you draw and add 20 percent more and buy a power inverter with that power draw. you can not draw more power than the inverter puts out or the power inverter will blow. these power inverters are great when power goes out. you can run 25 watt floresent bulb for over a day with them on a mid size charged car battery, or even a tv. you do not need to keep a generator running all the time. i have two car batterys charged all the time if power goes out. i also have portable solar pannels 12 volt to charge batterys. this is a hobby for me.
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It does not come with a cig charger plug. Due to the amount of power this unit will draw I don't recommend using a cig charger plug either. The specs say that it will draw up to 14 amps. That's too much for cig lighter wiring. Direct wire to battery is ideal.
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I'm not sure I understand the question but I can tell u I have no problem charging this light in my car. I am not able to charge anything in my civic if the car is not running. The cigarette lighter has no power if the car is off. Perhaps your car is the same way and that's what the issue is.
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The battery is an SLA (sealed lead acid) battery that can be charged. It lives under the seat but it doesn't look like most batteries. It is surprisingly small. It is about 1.5 inches thick, 6 inches tall, and about 5 inches wide. It is mounted horizontally. Now if you can find it, you can charge it but I would not charge it while it is connected to the mower. You might damage the charging circuit in the mower. The question here is why does it need to be charged. That is as much a statement as it is a question, thus no question mark. The battery should remain charged as long as the charging circuit works. If you let it sit all winter and it is low, it might be okay. I would go ahead and charge it. But if the battery is weak or wont start the mower after it has been charged, it is bad and you need a new one. The point I am getting at is when a starting battery needs to be charged, you should look very closely at that battery and the charging circuit. The one good thing is a battery that small is not expensive so if it IS bad buying a new one won't nail you in the wallet. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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I'm not sure what you mean. If you're asking if it will still work without the car being either on or on accessory, every car I've ever been in does maintain power to the cigarette outlet even when the car is completely off. If that doesn't work, just turn your car on accessory and it will work fine. You just turn the switch on the invertor on. I'd recommend turning the interior lights off in your car while doing this or run the cord through the window to prevent running the battery dead. If you do that, you won't have a problem with your battery going dead, not even close.
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If you buy the cigar lighter adapter from battery tender and place it on the dash or rear deck inside the car, that will work the way you want. You can just leave it hooked up all the time. If you use the supplied clamps it will almost certainly fall off the battery terminals while you drive. Not Good.
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I have not yet hardwired mine in yet, so using the Cig Ltr plug, I find when I plug it in, it starts to record on it's own. Eventually I will connect it to the Cig Ltr Plug wiring, which in my Hyundai is only hot with the Ignition on. (It does run on 5VDC though, so I will use a 7805 somewhere in the circuit.) SO, to answer your question, it depends if you remove power from it when you park. I also find that if you turn it on manually to run it off the internal battery, then, of course, you have to turn it off, manually. I have not tried switching over to vehicle power from battery power with it on. I have not yet hardwired mine in yet, so using the Cig Ltr plug, I find when I plug it in, it starts to record on it's own. Eventually I will connect it to the Cig Ltr Plug wiring, which in my Hyundai is only hot with the Ignition on. (It does run on 5VDC though, so I will use a 7805 somewhere in the circuit.) SO, to answer your question, it depends if you remove power from it when you park. I also find that if you turn it on manually to run it off the internal battery, then, of course, you have to turn it off, manually. I have not tried switching over to vehicle power from battery power... » Read More I have not yet hardwired mine in yet, so using the Cig Ltr plug, I find when I plug it in, it starts to record on it's own. Eventually I will connect it to the Cig Ltr Plug wiring, which in my Hyundai is only hot with the Ignition on. (It does run on 5VDC though, so I will use a 7805 somewhere in the circuit.) SO, to answer your question, it depends if you remove power from it when you park. I also find that if you turn it on manually to run it off the internal battery, then, of course, you have to turn it off, manually. I have not tried switching over to vehicle power from battery power with it on. « Show Less