The Trouser Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I'm going camping for a couple of weeks and so will be leaving the Zed idle for that period of time - does anyone have any advice about what precautions I should take? Already suggested is to leave the handbrake off as it may stick depending on weather conditions. Anything else? Thanks TT. Quote
Jp606 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Nope, that's all that's needed really. I only use mine at weekends and sometimes don't get a chance to use it at all so it can sit for a couple of weeks and I've never had a problem. I do keep it under a cover however, but that's to keep the bodywork clean. Quote
KyleR Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 2 weeks is nothing, it'll be fine. Different if it'll be sitting for months, then you may need to take precautions. Quote
JetSet Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 This time of year you don't really need to do anything for a 2 week gap. Mine often goes 10-14 days sitting on the drive. Pete Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Give it a big hug if your that way inclined....otherwise it might pine. 2 Quote
HaydnH Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 My advice would be to the engine off! Leaving idling for that long makes no sense at all! Seriously though mine sits for longer than that all the time, as long as your battery is healthy you'll have no issues. 1 Quote
Flex Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 If you do hug her make sure no one is watching or record it and put on here Quote
chubbster Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Top tip - don't announce to the whole online world that you're going away for 2 weeks in the near future. Ooops, too late. Personally I'd disconnect the battery if you can put it in a garage. I didn't do this and my battery was flat as a pancake when I came back last week after a fortnight away. Quote
Richie94gts Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 My battery also struggles with around 2 weeks and I replaced it fairlly recently! Quote
4RE Leather Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Is this another Candid Camera thread? Quote
leonk Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I'm going camping for a couple of weeks and so will be leaving the Zed idle for that period of time - does anyone have any advice about what precautions I should take? Already suggested is to leave the handbrake off as it may stick depending on weather conditions. Anything else? Thanks TT. Without doubt, leaving it for two weeks not moving or running would be absolutely disastrous, causing untold and irreversible damage! Just drop it off with the keys at mine and I'll make sure it doesn't stand idle. Oh remember to fill the tank, an empty tank can be harmful too. 3 Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) I'm going camping for a couple of weeks and so will be leaving the Zed idle for that period of time - does anyone have any advice about what precautions I should take? Already suggested is to leave the handbrake off as it may stick depending on weather conditions. Anything else? Thanks TT. Without doubt, leaving it for two weeks not moving or running would be absolutely disastrous, causing untold and irreversible damage! Just drop it off with the keys at mine and I'll make sure it doesn't stand idle. Oh remember to fill the tank, an empty tank can be harmful too. Stop fuelling the flames. Everyone knows you cover it with a soft blanket and leave magic playing on the radio. Or in SMD's case. Sing it a lullaby before leaving Edited September 1, 2014 by 4RE Leather Quote
Rock_Steady Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) I drove mine this weekend after letting it sit for 2 months. No probs what so ever, no flat battery and no sticky hand brake. Just a lot of rust on the discs which soon came off after some spirited driving. Edited September 1, 2014 by Rock_Steady Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Don't forget to send it a postcard.. Quote
The Trouser Posted September 1, 2014 Author Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks everyone - the battery is only around 18 months old so I'll leave it connected. Cheers TT 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks everyone - the battery is only around 18 months old so I'll leave it connected. Cheers TT It will be absolutely fine. I have left mine in a Airport car park for over two weeks in Winter and it was perfect started first time. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Cover it from front to back in Vaseline Quote
Mrzed Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Mine sits in the garage for long periods of time, getting the time coupled with good dry driving weather is a challenge nowadays so she sits for 2 weeks at a time, I choc it and leave the hand brake off, make sure the tyres are inflated to top pressure and every month I put the battery on float for 24hrs and that's about it........had no problems yet. 1 Quote
The Trouser Posted September 20, 2014 Author Posted September 20, 2014 Well after being idle for 2 weeks it started up no problems Drove the Zed 250 miles to a campsite in Devon and left it parked in a shady spot for 2 weeks. After the return leg (so a 500 mile round-trip) I noted that the average speed was 41 mph at 36 mpg - not bad for a 10 year old Zed 2 Quote
Fodder Posted September 21, 2014 Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks everyone - the battery is only around 18 months old so I'll leave it connected. Cheers TT It will be absolutely fine. I have left mine in a Airport car park for over two weeks in Winter and it was perfect started first time. I too left mine for a couple of weeks in an airport carpark but all wasn't well..... It was one of the coldest two weeks and my door locks were frozen solid when I got back to it Op glad all was well Quote
Dicky Posted September 21, 2014 Posted September 21, 2014 My batt was flat after a 2wk Hol so measured the current drain with the alarm activated at 0.7A. So as far as I can see if the batt is a 52A/hr it will be flat in 52/0.7 = 74 hrs, not very long Quote
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