Obd Gps Tracker

[Stewart J]

Thinking of fitting a self monitored gps tracker, after researching various options a OBD unit appeals simply plug in and away you go. Anyone gone this route or have any advice. I would fit an obd 2 extender cable between socket and unit to allow positioning away from dash and any electronic fields.

 

[M1ke]

I looked at the ODB tracker and decided that for the extra £40 it wasn't worth it. Have a look at my post directly after your post on this section regarding trackers.

 

[Stewart J]

Saw your post Mike thought of going that route last year and the EBay link is still saved as an option. The OBD unit does interest as its easily installed/moved to another vehicle, it is self charging and will send diagnostic fault codes etc. I await input from other more knowledgeable funsters. ;-)

 

[buckby]

I looked at one and I thought I would rather put a drain on the leisure batteries rather than the vehicle battery especially in winter

 

[M1ke]

I looked at one and I thought I would rather put a drain on the leisure batteries rather than the vehicle battery especially in winter

Same here. I have wired my tracker directly into my leisure batteries which I trickle charge with a solar panel.

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[Stewart J]

Have 100 w solar with smart charger so the potential drain wouldn't be an issue as unit has a built in battery so would only need a minuscule amount of power.

 

[M1ke]

Have 100 w solar with smart charger so the potential drain wouldn't be an issue as unit has a built in battery so would only need a minuscule amount of power.

50 milliamps I believe.