can you leave it in a car during the hotter months?
1436988
I have not tried that, but you may not leave it in the car if the temperature is too high. The external materials may support high temperatures but not sure about the battery and other internal components
254577
No. Not at all. I had mine outside in an average if 70 degree heat and the cover rotted right off my car. I contacted the company and although it says it's fine in mild weather they don't recommend it for outside. Apparently this happens a lot as the customer service person knew exactly what I was talking about. Terrible product.
1717723
Not exactly sure what you are asking. It CANNOT be used in hot areas of the vehicle such as under the hood/engine compartment. As far as keeping heat out of your vehicle from proper door/floor installation, I would say maybe a little bit as there is now an extra layer or two between the vehicles interior & Exterior. Probably not much insulation from the cold. However, it would not really be a noticeable difference to the driver.
930422
no it will not hurt your phone if anything your phone will run better as it is kept cooler. if you have your display on while you are drivingchances are your phone will run hotthe air conditioning will help keep it cool
790751
We have left this in the truck in mod hot temps (80s) for several weeks w/o a problem, but when it started getting into the 90s, we brought it inside. I don't trust it for a long period of time in extended heat.
246615
You can leave it outside, but I do turn mine over to avoid freezing which does not allow it to work during that part of the year.
463244
You can keep it in your car, but realize that cold temps will make it much weaker if and when needed. Keeping it charged is the biggest factor in making it last, so keep that up if you want it to have a chance at working.
873749
No. It's made of aluminum and plastic, save for the bolts. Having said that, I don't leave it on my car all year around anyway. I live in a sunny climate and the sun would degrade the plastic. A sub-zero winter would also weaken the plastic. It's light enough to deploy when you need it.
829427
I wouldn't leave any of my electronic devices (laptop, phone, etc) in a car for hours in either the cold or extreme heat. Not only can this affect the device, but it will also affect the battery life. This product definitely isn't designed to protect against extreme temperatures. Its main function is to prevent your laptop's external casing from being scratched while it is inside a backpack or other carrying case.
905030
I've never put a thermometer on it but I live in Arizona and it has always kept it cool enough to not go bad. Of course in the hot months you can't leave it in the car of course you shouldn't eave anything in a car here in the summer. Lol
2103798
You can put it anywhere in the car. I have not damaged it from the sun with it sitting on my dashboard, I wouldn't worry about it. I have had it for a few years already...
179704
I left it in my car (I live in florida) and it was at least 105°. A week later, I used to put out an engine fire. I think it depends on the duration.
905779
If you mean would the heat damage it, I doubt it. However I always hide mine in the glove compartment to deter thieves. Because of the detachable magnetic mount it's easy to leave the suction cup attached to the window but remove the actual unit.
2190280
Yes; temperatures that high could possibly damage internal components in your radar detector or damage the plastic housing because it is a vary soft; I would take it out, or put it in a shaded place when you are not using it car/ truck.
548023
I don't think you have to worry about environmental temperature affecting it. A lot of what I've written I've left inside my car in really hot temperatures and it's been fine. The only time the ink has disappeared was when I wrote on my pizza box, then I put it in the microwave later, all of the ink was gone haha
2188842
Yes. The battery in the unit is quite temperature stable and this is true of similar starter batteries. The unit's charging system is temperature sensitive, hence it has a cooling fan. But, it is doubtful a user would be charging the unit in the trunk on a hot day. (That said, I would allow a hot unit to cool before recharging.) I have left similar units (same brand, different model) in the tool box of a truck for long periods and never noticed any difference in performance during use.
1338895
Sure, as long as you don't install it. I take mine out and use it in a rental car now and then.