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Power to the trunk!
Lamonster did a nice video on how to turn on the power to the trunk with the key off. Just wondering if anyone else has done it and and if there are any downsides to it? I'm not a electrical guy by any stretch though this seems like a easy mod. If you're charging your phone for instance, with the machine off, any danger of draining the battery?
Thanks in advance for any opinions and thanks for the video Lamonster!
2014 RT-SE6
Akrapovic Sport Touring 3C Silencer
High Mount Third Brake Light
Kuryakyn Black ISO Motorcycle Grips
LaMonster Spyderdock
LED’s everywhere!
Russell Day-Long w/ Backrest
Seal Floorboards
Spyderpops Bump Skid
Spyderpops KOTT Grill (Keep Out The Trash)
Squared Away Alignment
Riding taught me why dogs stick their heads out the window!
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Just takes moving a fuse if I remember
Once the fuse is moved, the outlet is "Hot" with key off as you mention. I use the outlet to plug in my small battery trickle charger - works great at keeping a full charge on the battery.
Don
Did own: 2008, Red, SE5 - and 2010, Black, RT-S Premiere Edition Number 670
Now Own: 2014 Black RT-S SE6
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Originally Posted by Don in E Texas
Once the fuse is moved, the outlet is "Hot" with key off as you mention. I use the outlet to plug in my small battery trickle charger - works great at keeping a full charge on the battery.
Don
That's exactly what I had in mind and maybe charging phone as well. No issues draining the battery?
Thanks Don!
2014 RT-SE6
Akrapovic Sport Touring 3C Silencer
High Mount Third Brake Light
Kuryakyn Black ISO Motorcycle Grips
LaMonster Spyderdock
LED’s everywhere!
Russell Day-Long w/ Backrest
Seal Floorboards
Spyderpops Bump Skid
Spyderpops KOTT Grill (Keep Out The Trash)
Squared Away Alignment
Riding taught me why dogs stick their heads out the window!
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No problem unless you leave something charging with Spyder not running and run down your battery.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
No problem unless you leave something charging with Spyder not running and run down your battery.
Cruzr Joe
Would it be fair to say that just because it is 'hot,' it will not run the battery down, as long as you don't leave a phone or some other accessary plugged in charging with the engine off?
2014 RT-SE6
Akrapovic Sport Touring 3C Silencer
High Mount Third Brake Light
Kuryakyn Black ISO Motorcycle Grips
LaMonster Spyderdock
LED’s everywhere!
Russell Day-Long w/ Backrest
Seal Floorboards
Spyderpops Bump Skid
Spyderpops KOTT Grill (Keep Out The Trash)
Squared Away Alignment
Riding taught me why dogs stick their heads out the window!
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Originally Posted by martiniman
Would it be fair to say that just because it is 'hot,' it will not run the battery down, as long as you don't leave a phone or some other accessary plugged in charging with the engine off?
I have an alarm system, Sena BT headset charging and Sena BT transmitter on full time. All drawing power when the Spyder is parked. The battery will last 5 to 6 days before runs down enough I cannot start it anymore. So if you want to plug your phone in to charge it for an hour without the Spyder running that is no problem. If it is there for a week, that's a problem.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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Originally Posted by martiniman
Would it be fair to say that just because it is 'hot,' it will not run the battery down, as long as you don't leave a phone or some other accessary plugged in charging with the engine off?
That is correct.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Thanks Billybovine and Cruzr Joe! Appreciate it!
Ride safe!
2014 RT-SE6
Akrapovic Sport Touring 3C Silencer
High Mount Third Brake Light
Kuryakyn Black ISO Motorcycle Grips
LaMonster Spyderdock
LED’s everywhere!
Russell Day-Long w/ Backrest
Seal Floorboards
Spyderpops Bump Skid
Spyderpops KOTT Grill (Keep Out The Trash)
Squared Away Alignment
Riding taught me why dogs stick their heads out the window!
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