Does anyone use a rechargable battery in their GPS unit? The magellan 315 seems to go thru a set (2) batteries every 13 hours?

thanks

 

I have a lowrance globalnav 212 that with rechargable batteries average 8-10 hrs per set .So far I'm quite satisfied with the performance.They don't last quite as long as regular but they have paid for themselves in a relativly short time.Hope this helps

 

Thewall,

Which brand do you use? What is the better brands for rechargeable batteries?

 

All the ni-cad batteries that I'm familiar with are 1 1/4 volts as opposed to 1 1/5 volts for alkalines. The life is shorter & performance technically less.Some gps units advise against using ni-cads. Lithiums may be a better way to go. Radio Shack carries lithiums

 

I have a Eagle explorer and a Garmen GPS III+ that eats the batt's up fast, I use 2 differnt rechargeable types:
1. Ray-O-Vac Rechargeable Alkaline @ 1.5 volts $12.00 for a 4 pack
2. Energizer or Ray-O-Vack Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride but they are only 1.4 volts and $12.00 for a 2 pack..
the hydride hold there charger longer though, and half the cost of li-ion

 

If the 12 volt power adapter cord is an option on your unit definetly buy one. It may be a little spendy but pays for itself quickly. I use one on my Garmin all the time. I leave it on morning till night while riding. The batteries stay fully charged and ready for use if I should need to unplug it.

 

The ones I use are panasonic,I've used them for a long time but I think nickle metal hydride are probably the best now.