- Dec 28, 2011
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Before removing the battery from the MH so that I could replace it with a new one, I spoke to Phantom Tracker and told them of my plans and to expect a "power down" alert and to ignore it.
Replaced the battery today, three days later, and had an alert from Phantom. Called them and explained what was going on and the lady duly checked the computer and agreed all was ok and working.
Now for the info bit.
The lady explained that by removing the battery for three days I probably wasn't covered by my insurance as I had disabled all of the security devices. She even implied that it is not unknown for thieves to bring their own batteries to jump start these things and drive off with them. She said that I should keep a spare battery for emergencies. Yeah, right, I'm gonna do that when I already have another two in the leisure department. Light bulb moment ensued.
The question now.
Is it possible, and has anyone done it, to make a simple device that can be connected to the vehicle and leisure batteries to power one or the other in the event of a sudden battery failure like I suffered ? Something like jump leads with a switch on them, but permanently fitted.
I know the duff battery would drag the good one down, but if it got you out of a problem situation it would be worth it. Plus I would have left the old battery on until I was ready to fit the new one as the leisure batteries were still charging.
Fire away with nice simple answers please.
Even the pi** taking ones.
Replaced the battery today, three days later, and had an alert from Phantom. Called them and explained what was going on and the lady duly checked the computer and agreed all was ok and working.
Now for the info bit.
The lady explained that by removing the battery for three days I probably wasn't covered by my insurance as I had disabled all of the security devices. She even implied that it is not unknown for thieves to bring their own batteries to jump start these things and drive off with them. She said that I should keep a spare battery for emergencies. Yeah, right, I'm gonna do that when I already have another two in the leisure department. Light bulb moment ensued.
The question now.
Is it possible, and has anyone done it, to make a simple device that can be connected to the vehicle and leisure batteries to power one or the other in the event of a sudden battery failure like I suffered ? Something like jump leads with a switch on them, but permanently fitted.
I know the duff battery would drag the good one down, but if it got you out of a problem situation it would be worth it. Plus I would have left the old battery on until I was ready to fit the new one as the leisure batteries were still charging.
Fire away with nice simple answers please.
Even the pi** taking ones.