Power source for fish finder/GPS on wheeler

[Toba]

I have a graph/gps on my boat that I would like to use on the wheeler to get more use out of it and I think it would be nice to have the larger screen when using the gps. It is an Eagle 642 color with internal gps. I think I need a 12v cigerette adapter for it to hook up either to the 12v plug in on the wheeler or hook up to a 9amp vex battery. What are the pros and cons to this set up? Also how does this type of unit work in the cold weather? Thanks for the help.

[Eric_Kruger]

you should be fine hooking it up either way, Ive seen a ton of the open water units mounted to machines the last few years. Im sure each has its quirks in some way but I dont think you can go wrong with a bigger screen.

[leech~~]

I met a guy on Mill lacs two weeks ago that had a big Lowr, mounted between his handle bars and it was very cool to see such a nice big lake map right in front of you. If you have a battery for elc start you should be able to run a cig plug off of that. I did that on my Dual sport bike to run my XOG on my handle bars and it works really nice!

[Korynta]

If you have a cigarette lighter on the wheeler use it. If you dont, make sure the one u get is fused just in case. The only con i can think of is youd be way to mobile and id b a little jealous.

[MinnGuy]

I installed an extra wiring harness for the GPS running to the back rack where an extra battery is. The big screen and lake chip is nice. No problems with the cold in 3 years. Originally I tried a cig lighter but the plug would come loose and I'd have to wait for it to restart.

[deadduk]

I have a graph/gps on my boat that I would like to use on the wheeler to get more use out of it and I think it would be nice to have the larger screen when using the gps. It is an Eagle 642 color with internal gps. I think I need a 12v cigerette adapter for it to hook up either to the 12v plug in on the wheeler or hook up to a 9amp vex battery. What are the pros and cons to this set up? Also how does this type of unit work in the cold weather? Thanks for the help.

Toba--I just added my HDS 8 to my 2003 Polaris 700 and I found that the cigarette lighter will only provide power while the key is in the "ON" position, so I just added a vexilar battery for power supply, otherwise it will shut down as soon as you turn off your machine.

Good Luck!

[TruthWalleyes]

I run my 898cSI off a 9ah vex battery. Portable so it can be on the truck dash, hooked up to my sled, or on the forewheeler. I've got a ram mount attached to my sled (not snowmobile). Works quite well.

[pljllo]

Have my 522i on a Gentz blue box with a vex battery.

Bungee it to my front rack and take in the fish house when fishing.

[Toba]

How long will a vex battery last with a unit like that? Is it comparable to running a regular vex or marcum?

[JP Z]

Have my 522i on a Gentz blue box with a vex battery.

Bungee it to my front rack and take in the fish house when fishing.

This is exactly how I have my 332 mounted. Just on a blue Genz box then I can move it from the front grate to the house easy.

[pljllo]

I never compared battery life between my vex and 522i.

I can turn disable the the GPS when fishing to extend battery life.

My unit has a indoor setting for this.