Batteries for Colorado 400t

[+DorkX2]

I have a Colorado 400t and want to buy the car mounting kit

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11408

 

What batteries would be best to install in the unit? Does the car adapter cahreg the internal batteries while it is plugged in, or is it just used to power the unit when plugged in? I want to buy some rechargeable batteries for the unit, but want to make sure I buy the best ones and ones that will charge with this adapter.

 

Thanks!

[+macroderma]

I have a Colorado 400t and want to buy the car mounting kit

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11408

 

What batteries would be best to install in the unit? Does the car adapter cahreg the internal batteries while it is plugged in, or is it just used to power the unit when plugged in? I want to buy some rechargeable batteries for the unit, but want to make sure I buy the best ones and ones that will charge with this adapter.

 

Thanks!

 

If it is like other Garmin units it will power the unit while connected, instead of the internal batteries

 

It will not charge the batteries

[+LifeOnEdge!]

I have a Colorado 400t and want to buy the car mounting kit

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11408

 

What batteries would be best to install in the unit? Does the car adapter cahreg the internal batteries while it is plugged in, or is it just used to power the unit when plugged in? I want to buy some rechargeable batteries for the unit, but want to make sure I buy the best ones and ones that will charge with this adapter.

 

Thanks!

 

The mount kit will power your GPS unit, but it won't charge the unit with rechargeable NiMH batteries.

 

I use the Energizer Car Charger that comes with four 2500 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries, a standard power supply/cord for home use, and a cigar lighter plug/cord for use in a vehicle.

 

I have recently purchased four Duracell 2650 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries. These came with an instant $2 rebate that I expect is a result of the newer pre-charged NiMH batteries they have recently brought to market. I bought a set of these from Best Buy. They have less capacity and are rated at 2000 mAH but don't lose charge nearly as fast as the other, standard NiMHs do.

 

Do you need 12 batteries to run one GPSr? Probably not a good idea. To work at maximum capacity, these batteries need to run through 10 - 15 full charge/discharge cycles before they peak. The more batteries you use, the longer it takes to cycle these to full potential. On the positive side, using 8 batteries will last twice as long and give you twice the service as using 4 batteries.

 

I think you'd be happy with 4 pre-charged NiMHs. Since you'll need a charger, I would buy the Energizers and the car charger, simply because that charger charges more slowly and is less harmful to the batteries it charges. Speed = Heat = damage.

[+DorkX2]

I have a Colorado 400t and want to buy the car mounting kit

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11408

 

What batteries would be best to install in the unit? Does the car adapter cahreg the internal batteries while it is plugged in, or is it just used to power the unit when plugged in? I want to buy some rechargeable batteries for the unit, but want to make sure I buy the best ones and ones that will charge with this adapter.

 

Thanks!

 

The mount kit will power your GPS unit, but it won't charge the unit with rechargeable NiMH batteries.

 

I use the Energizer Car Charger that comes with four 2500 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries, a standard power supply/cord for home use, and a cigar lighter plug/cord for use in a vehicle.

 

I have recently purchased four Duracell 2650 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries. These came with an instant $2 rebate that I expect is a result of the newer pre-charged NiMH batteries they have recently brought to market. I bought a set of these from Best Buy. They have less capacity and are rated at 2000 mAH but don't lose charge nearly as fast as the other, standard NiMHs do.

 

Do you need 12 batteries to run one GPSr? Probably not a good idea. To work at maximum capacity, these batteries need to run through 10 - 15 full charge/discharge cycles before they peak. The more batteries you use, the longer it takes to cycle these to full potential. On the positive side, using 8 batteries will last twice as long and give you twice the service as using 4 batteries.

 

I think you'd be happy with 4 pre-charged NiMHs. Since you'll need a charger, I would buy the Energizers and the car charger, simply because that charger charges more slowly and is less harmful to the batteries it charges. Speed = Heat = damage.

 

Can you link me the one that you use or recommend? Thanks!

[+LifeOnEdge!]

Batteries: http://www.duracell.com/products/rechargeable.asp

 

As for the charger, I have seen one recently at Best Buy. I just looked on the Energizer website and do not see the car charger any longer.

[+g-o-cashers]

I've always bought Maha chargers and PowerEx batteries from these guys.

 

I'll have to say that my next purchase may be the Eneloops or similar (which they also sell).

 

GO$Rs

[+DorkX2]

I am still having trouble finding the exact ones I should buy. So the 2600mah batteries and a car charger for the batteries and a car mounting kit for the unit itself?

 

Thanks so much for the help!