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    Do the USB ports receive power when on battery only?

    We're planning on installing the Level Mate Pro Plus in our Imagine 2670MK. The Level Mate has a USB power jack so your not always replacing the CR2450 battery.

    Are the USB ports in the camper powered when on battery only?

    Thanks,

    Dave
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    They are, but do remember to turn off the LevelMate or it'll be a parasitic draw on your house battery, which is may expensive than a bulk pack of button cells!
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    Do the USB ports receive power when on battery only?

    Quote Originally Posted by caswelld View Post
    We're planning on installing the Level Mate Pro Plus in our Imagine 2670MK. The Level Mate has a USB power jack so your not always replacing the CR2450 battery.

    Are the USB ports in the camper powered when on battery only?

    Thanks,

    Dave
    Did you already buy it?

    the batteries are literally pennies and likely only need changed every year at the worst
    Ymmv but I like the idea of it tucked in my front bay out of sight and without cords

    I thought I read a post somewhere that the USB were only hooked up through shore power. Easy enough to check that. I am never not on shore so I don’t know


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    We expect to take delivery the 3rd week of July.

    That's a good point on cheap batteries. Also, the newer model has a longer battery life and auto shut off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NB Canada View Post
    Did you already buy it?

    the batteries are literally pennies and likely only need changed every year at the worst
    Ymmv but I like the idea of it tucked in my front bay out of sight and without cords

    I thought I read a post somewhere that the USB were only hooked up through shore power. Easy enough to check that. I am never not on shore so I don’t know


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    Try buying one locally. Often $7 but rarely stocked. It was a bad design choice when 3AA or AAAs would have been fine and much easier to find.
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    I can't walk in to a store around here that doesn't have them next to the register; Ralph's, Home Depot, RiteAid, Autozone; and varying different sizes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by offtohavasu View Post
    I can't walk in to a store around here that doesn't have them next to the register; Ralph's, Home Depot, RiteAid, Autozone; and varying different sizes.
    Plenty of different sizes here too...but not the ones the LevelMate needs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by caswelld View Post
    We're planning on installing the Level Mate Pro Plus in our Imagine 2670MK. The Level Mate has a USB power jack so your not always replacing the CR2450 battery.

    Are the USB ports in the camper powered when on battery only?

    Thanks,

    Dave
    Yes, my USB ports are powered from the battery when disconnected from shore power.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NB Canada View Post
    Did you already buy it?

    the batteries are literally pennies and likely only need changed every year at the worst
    Ymmv but I like the idea of it tucked in my front bay out of sight and without cords

    I thought I read a post somewhere that the USB were only hooked up through shore power. Easy enough to check that. I am never not on shore so I don’t know


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    I checked the price, $9.00 for 20 Cr2450 batteries Also the new model is easier on batteries, the older model burned through batteries fairly quickly. I think I'll delay with any USB hookup & see how it works.

    Thanks to all for the comments.

    Dave
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    Do the USB ports receive power when on battery only?

    Quote Originally Posted by caswelld View Post
    I checked the price, $9.00 for 20 Cr2450 batteries Also the new model is easier on batteries, the older model burned through batteries fairly quickly. I think I'll delay with any USB hookup & see how it works.

    Thanks to all for the comments.

    Dave
    I think you will be much happier

    I tucked mine above the drivers baggage door

    Out of sight and safe

    A simple reach in once ready to back in and turn it on

    My LevelMatePRO just takes 2032 batteries which are literally less than 10 cents each


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