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donny dog Member Since: 23 Nov 2016 Location: yorkshire Posts: 772 |
I'd say it would be fine after a 100 mile drive. I've left mine longer in similar circumstances. I believe it uses less electricity when double-locked, but I may be wrong on that. However, I always leave mine double-locked for security. I don't leave it in access height either, as I have that disabled on the dealer's recommendation having deployable side steps, and it's still been OK. (I know I could enable it, but it never strikes me). |
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Thu Sep 14 2017 1:14pm |
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DrRob Member Since: 23 Feb 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2011 |
Park up, double lock and enjoy your holiday
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Thu Sep 14 2017 2:10pm |
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JOCK55 Member Since: 01 Sep 2015 Location: INVERNESS Posts: 415 |
I had this problem before and after waiting for 3 hours for AA to turn up (no LR Assist in this part of the world), decided I would do something more positive about it. So I purchased a NOCO Genius Boost HD GB70 2000 Amp 12V UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter, from Amazon. Small piece of kit, RETAINS a charge (for months and months) and has enough power for 40 starts, or so they claim. Have used it twice, once again at the airport and recently when my neighbours Mitsubishi Pajero had a flat battery. You can also use it to boost boats or other battery started equipment. It is REALLY powerful for its size, and despite being a bit pricey, worth it for the peace of mind.
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Thu Sep 14 2017 5:09pm |
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squizzel Member Since: 13 Jun 2013 Location: wednesbury Posts: 190 |
When my dad had this car it would sit for 6 weeks at a time without being started, then 1st turn of the key it would start. Short trip to the hospital (5 miles each way) and it would sit for another 3 to 4 weeks. I would have it for a couple of weeks then to run round, never had a battery problem.
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Thu Sep 14 2017 8:26pm |
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Bill Portland Member Since: 01 Feb 2017 Location: Dorsetshire Posts: 387 |
Got back to Gatwick yesterday morning to find the car waiting for me in the valet parking area, all ready to go.
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Mon Oct 23 2017 6:19am |
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Tim in Scotland Member Since: 30 May 2005 Location: Driving along in my automobile Posts: 17476 |
I have recently found out how to connect up My Maplin solar trickle charger to my L494 after 6 years of not being able to trickle charge batteries on my FFRR, 2 Evoques and my current RRS. I put a post in the L494 section with photos showing how to get around the dead sockets when the power is off. This is the panel I use, it is more than enough to trickle charge the battery if the car is not under cover - it needs very little daylight too.
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Mon Oct 23 2017 7:20am |
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