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Because my car isn't. Cranking, that is. Dead battery. Grr. It's only 7 months old. But I have let it run down three times including last night, when I apparently left the light on in the trailer after packing. And that will pretty much kill it. Which is probably why it won't take a jump from my battery starter.
(I haven't left K's house yet, so no worries that I'm stranded on the road somewhere.)
So I need a new battery. AAA would probably bring (sell) me one, but not the top of the line super expensive extreme usage one I've now decided I need, given the rough roads, trailer, and various electronic devices that I keep charging from the car - laptop, iphone, ipod. I'm looking at the Diehard Platinum, since it seems to get good reviews from users and I can get it at Sears. Once K gets home from the vet and can give me a ride...
So much for my tearful farewells and grand and glorious exit. I suck at letting go of things.
On the bright side, I got an oil change yesterday and Monday had a proportional brake controller installed in the car to run the trailer brakes when the car brakes. It's awesome, braking going downhill with the trailer feels much more secure.
So now I get a little more puppy time with my Bessame.
2 hours ago
Definitely go for the DieHard. I always had them in my cars when I lived in MN and they never failed me. Just be glad your battery failed before you left & not after.
ReplyDeleteDid I remember to tell you that I had to get my battery replaced just a coupla days before that trip to eastern Oregon? Aren't you glad I did it? :)
If one tearful goodbye is good, two is better. Bessie and I are happy to have you another night.
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