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cnote6                    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 07-14-2001 04:37 PM
    
I wanted to take my Kat out today and the battery uas DEAD and the charger was at work. Have any of you had this problem with your KAT? I have bought 2 Batteries in one year. ------------------ |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 07-14-2001 05:06 PM
yep, the battery on the Black died at being one year old to the day. I charged it and so far no problem. ------------------ |
SPCL-T POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Portland, Maine, USA |
posted 07-14-2001 05:20 PM
Mine has died twice; but, both times were after winter (4-5 month) storage. I use my radio a lot at shows, so I know that this put a large drain on the charging system. I'm sure that we all drive the car only short distances, which doesn't give ample time to recharge the battery. I've never had a problem when I go on long road trips, which is to say something more than across town or around the block. I've actually driven my car over 1000 miles in less than 24 hours a few times. ------------------ |
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ben Prowler Junkie From:Bradenton, FL |
posted 07-14-2001 05:24 PM
My business partners battery died as well -- It was replaced under warranty one year after he purchased the Prowler..... -Ben ------------------ |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 07-14-2001 05:34 PM
Most pickups have that problem.  |
Mike Krehel POA Site Supporter The World's Quickest Prowler (11.65 sec) and Administrating Kat Personal ScrapBook From:United States |
posted 07-14-2001 10:19 PM
Here's what I've installed on all of my cars. This charger is extremely convienent, since it is mounted in the car next to the battery using an existing hole. Whenever I don't plan on driving the car for a while, I just pop the hood and connect an extension cord to the charger. The charger is electronic and fully automatic and is about $35.00 from Walmart. The part number is WM-1-12A and the brand name is now EverStart (used to be Schumacher). ------------------ |
jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA |
posted 07-14-2001 10:27 PM
Great Idea,,, my car never sits that long tho to use,, but a great way to be safe ------------------ |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 07-14-2001 10:30 PM
Mike - couldn't you just buy one unit and wire in parallel to all ten cats?? Just kidding........... |
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cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 07-15-2001 12:33 AM
Good idea Mike!! Please send one to CWS LOL!! ------------------ |
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neal POA Site Supporter DC Certified Prowler Tech From:dallas,tex. u.s.a. |
posted 07-15-2001 08:25 AM
chris, are you still in warranty under the 3/36 . the factory battery is a maint. free battery. doesnt seem to hold up well. the replacement battery chysler offers does better. |
Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 07-15-2001 08:38 AM
My battery was dead after this past winter storage. I charged it in the spring and it has been fine ever since. I went ahead and bought one of the chargers that Mike recommended for next year. ------------------ |
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cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 07-15-2001 10:15 AM
Neal, I bought the 7yr/50k from Lance. Does that count? ------------------ |
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NHCAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hooksett NH USA |
posted 07-15-2001 10:33 AM
I use battery tenders on my cars when not in use. I used to have batteries die all the time, I have cars that have batteries that are 5 years old and no proplems. Just when you get back if you are not going to use the car for a couple of days just plug it in. It will not over charge the battery, Pepboys carry them and the charges are $59.95 hope this helps. ------------------ |
Pirana Prowler Junkie From:The Amazon River @ DFW |
posted 07-15-2001 10:40 AM
Has happened twice, but I always leave the keys on the car and have actually left it on ACC (all the way back) by mistake. ------------------ |
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Daryl Prowler Junkie From:Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
posted 07-15-2001 02:57 PM
Mine also died after winter storage and the dealer replaced it under warranty. |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 07-15-2001 07:39 PM
Have never had a problem with my battery, even with winter storage. We use the Battery Tenders on the cat, truck, Jeep, pontoon boat, tractor that are in storage for the winter....no problems!  ------------------ Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat! |
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