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Grant

07-25-2011 @ 6:13 PM

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Again, my sincere thanks to everyone who provided their comments and recommendations.

See you at Auburn.

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07-25-2011 @ 7:56 AM

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The GPS will work on the lower voltage, it is the FM receiver in the Traffic information system that requires the 12 Volts.

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07-24-2011 @ 9:52 AM

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TomO, I have no idea which GPS you have or the other brands you have checked out, but all I can tell you and others here is that the electronics in most of these systems is designed to work on a voltage as low as 5.0 volts DC, negative ground. The output of my Droid cell 100-240 volt wall mount charger is 5.1 volts DC. I have a Garmin nuvi 260w GPS that works perfectly on 6v negative ground. The internal electronics in this GPS is designed to work on a DC voltage as low as 5.0 volts. I have been using my GPS and my cell phone for the last 2 years on 6V DC negative ground. I will be glad to demonstrate to anyone going to Auburn who cares to see how this works in my '35 Ford V8 with its stock 6V system.

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07-24-2011 @ 8:16 AM

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The FM traffic information receiver on my GPS requires 12 volts to operate. I checked several other brands and they also require the 12 volts.

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07-23-2011 @ 6:15 PM

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There is a misconception about using a GPS and powering/charging a cell phone in a car that has a 6V system. I use my Garmin GPS and charge my Motorola Droid cell phone on the stock 6V system in my '35 fordor sedan. All you need to do is set up a cigar/cigarette lighter socket with negative ground and a positive to center pin contact. I do this with a jumper cable that has a male plug on one end and a female receptacle on the other end. This jumper cable is connected so that I have 6V negative ground going to the GPS and my cell phone. This means I do not have to carry any type of converter, inverter, or separate 12V battery to power my GPS or charge my cell phone. Works for me.

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07-22-2011 @ 3:04 PM

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Hi, Lou. Both Dale and I are pleased to hear that you and Debi are going to Auburn. We look forward to seeing you there. St. George was a lot of fun last year.

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07-21-2011 @ 11:48 AM

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Grant, you and Dale have a safe trip down. Debi and I look forward to seeing you both again. LouB.

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07-20-2011 @ 9:48 PM

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Most relaxing route --- get thru Minnesota and take US 61 along the Mississippi River into Iowa and then connect with US 30 across Ill and Indiana.
Take the Lincoln Highway to Auburn.
Done it 4 times --- relaxing, mininal truck traffic, plenty of places to stop and have a roadside lunch, and plenty of gas stops.
Why pound the daylights out of your car on the interstates.
Most of US 30 is four lane divided in Indiana also.
Have a safe one.

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07-20-2011 @ 7:22 PM

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Grant,

Since Tom hasn't seen this yet, I'll answer. The Lincoln Oasis is a rest stop/service plaza on I-80 in Illinois, about 4 miles from the Indiana border.

Ken

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Be sure to bring a fully-charged cell phone and a copy of the latest club roster. Bring extra motor oil of the type you use and a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water.

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