Can this product plug into a car outlet so not to drain the battery on long road trips?
885005
This product can be charged just like any other mobile devices using a 5V charger. A typical car mobile phone charger with micro USB connector cable can be use to charge P2R-100.
1652103
I have not tried that but as long as you keep the USB port dry, Im sure it will be fine. I keep mine on the dashboard of my car where it charges my phone and AA batteries.
1528373
I've not used in the car outlet. I have only used to plug into the wall.....battery pops in the device, plugs into wall.
1739627
Yes, if I understand your question correctly, via the cigarette lighter adapter, but they recommend that for the best lifespan of the rechargeable battery that it be charged most often with a wall outlet.
439959
Yes. This cord is useful for a portable cooler that can be plugged into the cigarette lighter receptacle in your car while you are driving, and then connected to the male cigarette plug in the cooler in a motel while the 110v is connected to the wall socket. We have used it many times so as to keep medications and food cool while on a trip.
827801
You can plug this into a wall outlet, not to the cigarette lighter in a car.
1665362
We have left it plugged in to our car for up to 6 hours without losing power for the car. I also have the electrical plug in so I can plug it in overnight at motel rooms. Have never tried it overnight on the car battery. Some cars will shut off the battery after a certain length of time so you would want to check on that before you set out on a trip. Hope that this helps. We have found that if you place a frozen bag of water or ice in the cooler it also helps keep items colder on hot days. I some times double bag it so as to prevent leaks. I don't use the blue ice packs as they take up to much room.
2165265
YES. Although I've never used this while charging in a car, I don't see why that form of use/charging would be any different from use/charging while at home (i.e., plugged into an AC wall outlet). I routinely use this while it's plugged-in and charging. Although it seems to hold a charge for MANY days, if not months, when not in use.....I most often have not used it in a while, so that when I do use it, I charge it at the same time so that by the time I'm finished...it's also fully charged. Hope this helps.
1159792
That depends entirely on your car. The outlet in your car determines whether power goes to the device or not. Not the device.
1931274
If you have an AC outlet in your vehicle you should be able to do it. I would recommend having the vehicle running, so as not to drain your battery. It only operates on AC.
1784674
Technically you can, but I surely would not leave the device in the car when not in use. The swings in temperature may melt the device and/or damage the battery.
2231309
In theory, you could leave it on and have it come on with your car's power, but it would drain the unit's battery after you turn off the car if you leave the switch turned on, and that's probably not a good idea long term. I turn mine on and off when I use it.
884816
Depends on if the 12 volt outlet is constant or switched. If it is always on when the car is off and you will be away from the car for more than a few hours it should be unplugged as it has a minor current draw.
1528837
I've used it the entire time of driving however just to be o the safe side I would not leave something plugged in it overnight. Expecially if you have an older battery.
2005671
If I charge this and leave it in my car, as back up, will it drain faster under particular conditions?
1958031
Actually my husband uses it in his car, and he does tend to leave it plugged in. I myself don't recommend it.
1421622
I do not know from personal experience the answer and we did not leave it plugged in at night but depending on the temperature in the car the unit holds a cool temperature very well and we often left it for 6 to 8 hours disconnected because I had a borrowed car and was afraid it might draw down the battery. We really liked the unit. It is ideal for a road trip.