Can I run my GPS V on 24V?

[Foto John]

Just a quickie............ As I don't want to blow my GPS V up, I just wanted to make sure I can run it on 24 V in my truck?

Cheers

John

 

[Rob Farmer]

John,

I thought the auxillary circuits (fag lighters, Radio/CDs etc) in trucks were 12V, but if they are 24V I wouldn't put a GPS on it, your battery terminal is likely to push 30V when the engine is running. If you get stuck I'll run up a cheap stepdown circuit for you.

 

[Greg Masters]

The GPS V will take up to 35vDC.

If all else fails, read the manual!!!

Greg

 

[Foto John]

Thanks............Rob, most trucks have an inverter from 24V to 12V nowadays, though they're of the BWM size sockets.

Greg.............D'oh, though it's up in the attic, I thought I'd seen that somewhere............just wanted to check for sure!
Thanks .........you saved me a visit into the attic !

 

[Ming]

if in any doubt John use the same power as your mobile in the truck that is probably already on a dropper.

 

[thesmithy]

Buy a dropper to be safe its cheaper than a new GPS.