Would it be possible, and what would the caveats be of subscribing to 2 different tracking companies simultaneously?
Related to May an insurer dictate what tracking company I subscribe to?. I am considering subscribing to another tracking company that i am happier with in the meantime.
Subscribing to multiple tracking companies
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Re: Subscribing to multiple tracking companies
No issues other than double payments and an extra load/draw on the battery which could become an issue as the battery gets older.
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Re: Subscribing to multiple tracking companies
Thanks Mars.
The premium for CarTrack is included in my insurance premium. I am still the one paying for it obviously, but to be honest, TuffStuff's premiums are not that bad.
Regarding the draw, how bad is it? I am going to install a 2nd battery so I might as well connect the 2nd tracker to that?
The premium for CarTrack is included in my insurance premium. I am still the one paying for it obviously, but to be honest, TuffStuff's premiums are not that bad.
Regarding the draw, how bad is it? I am going to install a 2nd battery so I might as well connect the 2nd tracker to that?
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Re: Subscribing to multiple tracking companies
It is very difficult to say as I do not have the specs of the systems. What I can tell you is that I have a Netstar installed and then insured through Discovery where they required the installation of a second system which serves as a tracker but also monitors driving behavior. Between the two systems my new Varta battery was almost killed in two years. I took the discovery unit out and the battery will now last a weekend without driving. I will still need to replace the battery.
Using the second battery is an idea. Perhaps some of the more knowledgeable guys on dual systems can add some insight here.
Using the second battery is an idea. Perhaps some of the more knowledgeable guys on dual systems can add some insight here.