Range AFM/DFM disabler vs my battery

GN2018 · January 29

Looking for real world experience about the Range disabler and its draw on a battery in our trucks. I just bought a Range module and am wondering how long it would have to be without me driving my truck before it would drain the battery enough to keep it from starting the truck. Being retired, there are certainly times when I don’t drive my truck every day, but I don’t think I’ve ever gone three full days without driving my truck unless I’m out of town in my other vehicle. Does anyone think I have anything to concern myself with for that amount of time? Their web site claims the power draw is minimal but the package says to remove the module if you aren’t going to drive your vehicle for a few days. Assuming a healthy fully charged battery, what’s a good estimate of how long the truck can sit without draining to battery to the point of not being able to start the truck? Thanks.

diyer2 · January 29

Get a battery maintainer, problem solved.

I have 3 of these, haven't had one fail.

https://www.yuasabatteries.com/accessories/chargers-accessories/3-amp-automatic-battery-charger-maintainer/

GN2018 · January 29

5 minutes ago, diyer2 said:

Get a battery maintainer, problem solved.

I have 3 of these, haven't had one fail.

https://www.yuasabatteries.com/accessories/chargers-accessories/3-amp-automatic-battery-charger-maintainer/

It would be easier to just unplug the Range module than to set up a battery tender every time I parked my truck. The problem with both solutions, is that I’m not sure when it will be that my truck sits for a day or three without being driven.

Edited January 29 by GN2018

Z45 · January 29

Newer models go to sleep when vehicle is inactive. I had my last truck parked for over 5 days and it started right up, no indication of run-down battery. But you should ask Range for their answer. Word of caution, be careful buying used. Its an electronic device and they are constantly updated and you have no way of knowing if the device is working properly for your year, make and model.

Edited January 29 by Z45

GN2018 · January 29

19 minutes ago, Z45 said:

Newer models go to sleep when vehicle is inactive. I had my last truck parked for over 5 days and it started right up, no indication of run-down battery. But you should ask Range for their answer. Word of caution, be careful buying used. Its an electronic device and they are constantly updated and you have no way of knowing if the device is working properly for your year, make and model.

Just bought it. Delivered yesterday. Bought directly from Range.

Bikerjon · January 30

13 hours ago, GN2018 said:

Just bought it. Delivered yesterday. Bought directly from Range.

Don't worry about it all. I used a Range disabler on a 2021 Trail Boss w/5.3 and regularly left it parked for 5 or even 7 days because I ride my Harley every day. Put it in and don't be concerned about it.

johnnyquick · January 30

8 hours ago, Bikerjon said:

Don't worry about it all. I used a Range disabler on a 2021 Trail Boss w/5.3 and regularly left it parked for 5 or even 7 days because I ride my Harley every day. Put it in and don't be concerned about it.

THIS, I have a Pulsar on one truck and the disabler on anther and frankly I never even thought about it and have never had an issue I go sometimes a couple months without starting the one with the disabler.

The little led's can't possibly drain much at all.