Dual source heated vest
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Dual source heated vest
I got one of these on sale at a dealer in the US, now it dosen't work on battery and I'm told by the local dealer they've had problems with them...anyone else? I'd sure like it to work on battery so I could have vest heat off the bike. Had a Gerbing one and it did work but got wrecked...
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From: Dallas, TX & Santa Fe, NM when I can find the time....
Gerbings is coming out with some new stuff. Just talked with a rep at a Motorcycle Show here in Dallas Friday night and they now have a motorcycle jacket that you can plug in while riding and you can also buy a battery pack (replaces the back armor in the jacket) for "walking around". The jacket retails for around $299 (unless she was mistaken) and she did say the battery pack option was spendy at around $150. I was pretty impressed with the jacket as far as looks/features. The one I saw is NOT on their website yet. They had a full size range for guys to try on but the women's was still a prototype, so I'm guessing it's yet to be released. I'm real interested in this option for my needs.
In my research, I've seen a new (to me) brand "EXO2" that looks to have dual options.
Anyway, I'm also interested in what the gurus here turn up.
In my research, I've seen a new (to me) brand "EXO2" that looks to have dual options.
Anyway, I'm also interested in what the gurus here turn up.
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I got one of these on sale at a dealer in the US, now it dosen't work on battery and I'm told by the local dealer they've had problems with them...anyone else? I'd sure like it to work on battery so I could have vest heat off the bike. Had a Gerbing one and it did work but got wrecked...
To the OP, thanks for letting me vent. Hope you get your battery/vest issue straightened out.
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Now I've been thru 2 vest's and also bought a Milwaukee jacket; 1 vest works and out of 3 batteries for it one discharges to "7" from "9" quickly, then there's no output; another has cracked open on the seam (poor glue job) and the third is OK...as far as the Milwaukee jacket; it worked for a couple of weeks and now turns off if you move; it'll stay on if it's just hanging (a test)...this technology is definately not ready for prime time. As far as warranty; Gerbing's is life time and that's OK, BUT the warranty won't do me no good when I'm freezing my butt off outside at -20!!! I will keep watching for this crap to improve 'cause I could really use this stuff in my line of work AND on my bike...
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Now I've been thru 2 vest's and also bought a Milwaukee jacket; 1 vest works and out of 3 batteries for it one discharges to "7" from "9" quickly, then there's no output; another has cracked open on the seam (poor glue job) and the third is OK...as far as the Milwaukee jacket; it worked for a couple of weeks and now turns off if you move; it'll stay on if it's just hanging (a test)...this technology is definately not ready for prime time. As far as warranty; Gerbing's is life time and that's OK, BUT the warranty won't do me no good when I'm freezing my butt off outside at -20!!! I will keep watching for this crap to improve 'cause I could really use this stuff in my line of work AND on my bike...
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Haven't had a chance to use the HD vest on the bike; it's winter way up here...the problem on both the HD and the Milwaukee battery powered clothing seems to be in the electronic switch; would probably work if it was just "on" or "off" instead of different levels/lights...
The one HD vest is working on battery on a few snowmobile rides...what a difference! Very nice when you arrive at the ice fishin' hut and can wear it inside while the fire builds! They have to fit snug to transfer the heat...
The one HD vest is working on battery on a few snowmobile rides...what a difference! Very nice when you arrive at the ice fishin' hut and can wear it inside while the fire builds! They have to fit snug to transfer the heat...
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I got one of these on sale at a dealer in the US, now it dosen't work on battery and I'm told by the local dealer they've had problems with them...anyone else? I'd sure like it to work on battery so I could have vest heat off the bike. Had a Gerbing one and it did work but got wrecked...
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Why did you need a different controller to use while connected to the bike? The dual source vest has a 3 position temperature controller in the left pocket. There is a male and female plug that comes off the controller. Plug the temp controller female plug into the vest male plug, and then the temp controller male plug into the battery harness female plug. Granted you only get 3 settings compared to custom settings that you'll get with the "purchase separately" **** controller, but you'll save $60 and have some adjustability. Am I wrong... did I miss something?
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Why did you need a different controller to use while connected to the bike? The dual source vest has a 3 position temperature controller in the left pocket. There is a male and female plug that comes off the controller. Plug the temp controller female plug into the vest male plug, and then the temp controller male plug into the battery harness female plug. Granted you only get 3 settings compared to custom settings that you'll get with the "purchase separately" **** controller, but you'll save $60 and have some adjustability. Am I wrong... did I miss something?