Was this HH Karoo 2 supposed to come with a battery? If so, what is the optimum battery size?

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Linda A Drake

• August 13, 2023 16:52

I looked through all the info on the website and have contacted HH directly and all we can get from them is under 5V and 2.5 amps

So there are a lot of choices here, so what are people using and what is working the best as I see a lot of discussion regarding the battery not lasting very long but maybe that is for the Karoo 1...

 

Have had it over a month and still not using it because been away biking but not able to get a definitive answer from anyone on this, so community can you hel0??

 

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  Johnny Pugh

  • August 14, 2023 11:51

  Hi Linda,

  The Karoo 2 has a built in battery. I usually charge my Karoo 2 by using the supplied USB cable that is connected to a USB port on my home computer. Here is an article with more information.

  https://support.hammerhead.io/hc/en-us/articles/360058770653-Karoo-2-Charging

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  Miha Markic

  • August 16, 2023 09:34

  all we can get from them is under 5V and 2.5 amps

  That's charging data, not battery's. The built in battery lasts around 10hrs for me, which in my case is enough.

  What exactly are you asking?

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  Mike Fritch

  • August 23, 2023 11:26

  Hi Johnny,
  If all else fails read the instruction!
  I have been charging with USB C <> C and a iPad plug. I haven’t had problems with the battery, but will change to the HH recommendations.

  Linda:
  I assume you are talking of daily riding with the battery and not it’s overall life,
  I have around 6.5hrs, possibly 7 but have never ridden it fully down.
  That’s using all GPS; 3 data screens + map screen and 5 sensors. However, I have screen display at 80% to be able to see the screen in the sun and with sunglasses. That is a known battery drain on all GPS devices. I also have SIM card loaded which uses battery as well.
  I do not think under any circumstances you will get the HH touted 14hrs,

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