10-14-2021, 10:27 AM
(10-14-2021, 08:56 AM)Coke6pk Wrote:(10-13-2021, 06:14 PM)jeffster Wrote: Some older model cars you need to keep car in accessory to use the radio -- and it can be a battery drag. So while there is always a way, it's not always the smart thing to do, especially if you're going to be doing it for a long time.
As for you situation, likely an anomaly. Similar things have happened to me, nothing to do with medical, but similar situation. And yes, people literally forget about you, and it's frustrating as hell, especially when you see late arrivals get service before you.
@Dan, yes, technically I could have used the acc switch to keep the radio going, but then I'd be draining the battery, and my hybrid wouldn't run on battery between tents.
Coke
I have a friend with a Tesla - he kept the radio on for too long the one time, and couldn’t get the car started, and needed a boost. This is a car without an engine or starter, but it does run everything else on the 12v battery, which needs to provide sufficient power to run the car.
Car that are from the late 80’s and back, didn’t have the same ‘battery run-down protection’ and you could start the car even if the battery was almost dead. Now you just get ‘clicks’.