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PaulW
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Another thing that Ford does is it goes into deep sleep after parking for several days. It disables a large number of parasite loads. All to keep the
battery at a higher level than otherwise. The gadget that does this is called a battery monitor (or similar). It attaches to the battery where it
monitors battery state of charge. It also controls the alternator via the ECU to lower the output when the battery state of charge is adequate. The
result it a fractional improvement in fuel economy.
All this gadgetry in my opinion is not as good as the Jeep solution of a small battery dedicated for the parasite loads.
Quote: Originally posted by bajaric  | On the late model f150's if the battery is low the first thing it does is inactivate the engine auto-shutoff (fuel saving function), then it starts
showing a message that says "System off to save battery" so you have plenty of warning the battery needs replacement soon.
My 2016 also has dashboard tire pressure display all 4 tires and alarm if a flat is sensed. I don't know if airing down would set off the alarm
because I never air down tires, generally my truck 2016 F150 is light and nimble on dirt roads, sand, not so much, so I just don't go there..
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PaulW
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Jump Start Device
| Quote: Originally posted by PaulW | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN8A2nIMUWA[/rquote
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Here is the latest for those that have not got one yet.
Audew 2000A Peak 20000mAh Car Jump Starter for All Gas Engines or Up To 8.5L Diesel Engines with LCD Power Display
$92,49 free shipping
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bajaric
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Just to reiterate, I got a Interstate lithium battery jump starter a couple of years ago. I do not know if Interstate actually manufactures their own
batteries, more likely piggy back on some production facility and slaps their brand on it. Anyhow, when it was new it was awesome! It jump started a
350 cu in V8 on my old truck with a stone dead battery that I pulled out of the scrap pile.
Two years later, I had not kept it fully charged, and it only worked for about one second, but after I gave it a good long charge it worked great.
These need to be charged frequently. Nice little item to have for back up also to charge electronics with the USB port.
[Edited on 6-12-2020 by bajaric]
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Update on this thread: After 4 years my Interstate Lithium Battery jump starter went kaput. It swelled up and stopped working. I got maybe 20 jumps
out of it.
So this time I got a Vector 1200 amp "Professional Power Station" at Home Depot, about $145. This has a 12-volt lead acid AGM battery. In addition
to clamps for jump starting it also has an air compressor, 500 watt a/c inverter that will power a small drill or flat screen TV on ac/power, and a
USB charger. It is a little big and heavy but I like it better than the Lithium thing. Time will tell how long the battery will last but if it goes
dead it can be replaced without junking the whole unit.
[Edited on 5-4-2023 by BajaNomad]
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Good bump. I have one on my boat. Just incase we anchor out too long and forget to turn off the stereo/electronics.
My kid used it about 3 months ago to jump start his car.
Take it with me in the boat, truck, and RZR.
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I went back to the start of this thread, and the "Type S" unit that I mentioned was over two years old then and is still functioning as designed!
A couple of months ago, a wet, heavy snow fall took out trees and power lines all over our county. A couple of retired sisters that have property
next to mine lost power for almost two weeks!
They also lost their back-up generator for a few days, so I took my charger out to them and they were able to keep their phones, and I-pad charged up
until the repair guy got there.
I repeat what I advised two years ago, pull them out and charge them up once in a while, even if you haven't used them. Mine is over five years old
now, and has been used quite a few times.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | I went back to the start of this thread, and the "Type S" unit that I mentioned was over two years old then and is still functioning as designed!
A couple of months ago, a wet, heavy snow fall took out trees and power lines all over our county. A couple of retired sisters that have property
next to mine lost power for almost two weeks!
They also lost their back-up generator for a few days, so I took my charger out to them and they were able to keep their phones, and I-pad charged up
until the repair guy got there.
I repeat what I advised two years ago, pull them out and charge them up once in a while, even if you haven't used them. Mine is over five years old
now, and has been used quite a few times. |
Great story. Thanks for sharing AK.
They do hold the charge for a long time.
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