My 6 year old Trik-L-Start developed a nickel-sized bump on the left front face of the box. :( That, coupled with the fact that my 8D chassis battery (lead-acid) wouldn't turn over the starter after sitting 3 months while being plugged in continuously to 50 amp shore power suggested to me that the Trik-L-Start wasn't charging any longer. >:( After leaving the Boost switch on for about 3-4 minutes the engine started easily. Therefore, today I installed a new Ultra Trik-L-Start. Hopefully this will address the issue. Has anyone else had experience with Trik-L-Start's cratering after several years?
Howdy Don,
I had a Trik-l-Start fail on my previous SOB after two years. I installed one on our current FT and not had any issues.. I do carry a spare.
Good Luck, Dave A
edit: Forgot to mention the one on the FT is over three years old.
Yup - I get about 5 years out of them...
I might have to look into getting a new one now that you mention it. Mine is 5 years old as well.