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05-24-2011, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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Cuda 350 s/map
Anybody own a Cuda 350 s/map? I just got one and want to know if there is a way to tell how much juice is left in the battery? Does it give a low battery warning? Can't find anything in the owner's manual.
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05-25-2011, 09:00 AM | #2 |
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I've only had mine for a few months and I haven't found anything either. I haven't had any problems with it going down with a little 12v after 6+ hours of use either. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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05-26-2011, 09:58 AM | #3 |
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Yeah, just want to know how many trips I can get out of a charge. My old Cuda could get about 4 trips. I'm sure the GPS burns a bit more power, just not sure how much.
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I have had 12+ hour days with full usage of the FF/GPS all day and it never shut off on me. I'll have to check the battery voltage after one of those long days OTW. |
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05-27-2011, 04:19 PM | #5 |
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Hey Ed, not sure about 12 volt batteries, but I know 6 volt batteries last longer if stored with a full charge. So I always store both 6 and 12 volt batteries fully charged. If an unexpected trip comes up you won't have to worry about your battery.
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05-27-2011, 04:27 PM | #6 |
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Cuda 350 s/map on a 12v 7amp battery lasted me about 18-24 hours total run time. That thing ran forever.
Lowrance HDS-5 only lasting 6-8 hours. Just upgraded to a 9amp battery and expect to get 10 hours. If you are running a b/w unit you should get plenty just like the old cuda/350. It's when you go color that you get much less run time. The GPS and sonar are relatively low power compared to the screen. I don't remember a voltage overlay but you should take a look in the settings and see if you can add it. |
05-27-2011, 09:29 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the tips.
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