How long can a Prius sit with no charging?

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  1. CathyR

    CathyR New Member

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    We are thinking of Prius for our vacation home. It would have to sit in the garage for maybe 4 weeks sometimes while we are away.
    Would that creat any problems battery or otherwise?
    Thanks!!

    Cathy :unsure:
     
    #1 CathyR, Jun 25, 2007
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Shouldn't be a problem with a good 12V battery. If you want to be safe, turn off the SKS by pushing the button under the steering wheel.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Jun 25, 2007
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Definitely turn off the SKS. Leaving it on for four weeks would be pushing it.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Jun 25, 2007
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    Maybe you could use either a charger designed for long storage charging or add a solar panel charger that'll do the same thing.
     
    #4 aaf709, Jun 26, 2007
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    Well, mine was supposedly left sitting in a garage for 2 years, and it's still working like a charm.
     
    #5 alexstarfire, Jun 26, 2007
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    Gotta say, don't know what you do for a living, but I'd be looking for a $5000 used compact if I needed a car at my vacation home. A $25-30k Prius sitting, unused, more than it's used...hard to justify on a 2 physician household budget.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alexstarfire @ Jun 26 2007, 12:38 AM) [snapback]468124[/snapback]</div>
    ...after the 12V battery was jumped or replaced, you mean :_>
     
    #7 richard schumacher, Jun 30, 2007
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