Member Contributer doubled Posted March 30, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've purchased a heated vest from a good member of this forum. Now I need a controller. The powerlet looks like a good deal, but then I started thinking, maybe I should get a dual controller in case I get heated gloves one day? So do I go single or dual? Are heated grips better than heated gloves? Thanks, in advance, ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz06i Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I would recommend the dual controller. It never hurts to have the extra outlet incase you get other item. I picked up the dual one even though I only run gloves that are heated. That's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer i3v4 Posted March 30, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've purchased a heated vest from a good member of this forum. Now I need a controller. The powerlet looks like a good deal, but then I started thinking, maybe I should get a dual controller in case I get heated gloves one day? So do I go single or dual? Are heated grips better than heated gloves? Thanks, in advance, ---David Get the dual - you WONT regret it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted March 30, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2011 Another vote for dual...however, you have a less than ideal situation for adding gloves since you have a vest. The beauty of having a jacket liner with arms is that is so easy to hook up the gloves to the sleeve pigtails instead of running that "Y" harness thru your gear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have a Gerbings liner and gloves with a single controller. It works well enough, but sometimes I wish I had the dual. If I bought it all separate "new" instead of as a package "used," I would have bought the dual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted March 30, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have a Gerbings liner and gloves with a single controller. It works well enough, but sometimes I wish I had the dual. If I bought it all separate "new" instead of as a package "used," I would have bought the dual. Yep, I'm always fiddling with the temps for jacket liner and gloves separately...need a lot more heat to my hands on the VFR than when I'm on the ST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted March 30, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have a dual controller ...remote and no wires. Based on my recent winter tour, gloves/liners are a must for sustained riding at about 35 or below. Grips would be the first thing I would buy and then add gloves/liners for lots of very cold weather riding. Rig on my VFR...still doing tests to see if it can handle the electrical load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer doubled Posted March 31, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks to each of you. I don't know about the y cord thing...it sounds cumbersome. Since I didn't get the full liner (should have consulted you guys first), maybe it's best to forgoe the heated gloves and go with the heated grips. I rarely ride below +10C (50F). ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MuddDawg Posted March 31, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Never say never.. Dual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted March 31, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks to each of you. I don't know about the y cord thing...it sounds cumbersome. Since I didn't get the full liner (should have consulted you guys first), maybe it's best to forgoe the heated gloves and go with the heated grips. I rarely ride below +10C (50F). ---David You can never forget your heated grips!!!!!!!!!!! Heated grips are a must for touring. They would be perfect for 50 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I love my gloves, even though I missed the whole winter this year. I have heated grips, but generally I only use them when I get into unexpected cold....and then I death grip the bars to stay warm! I use the Powerlet dual controller of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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