Steve,
You just got great equipment--a VP2+ with 24hour FARS! Congratulations. Too bad--Davis just announced a VP3 that will begin selling April 1, 2017. The VP3 has a color console that can communicate to your computer using Bluetooth technology, an 8 inch rain collector, an enhanced heater in the rain collector and an easily swappable (i.e., plug-in) Super Cap!
Ok. I lied. No VP3 yet and my guess is the replacement to the VP2, if ever issued by Davis, will not be called a VP3 rather something different like "Super X by Davis." Until then, we just keep the Davis line a chugging, irrespective of its faults and idiosyncrasies! It is still the best product out there for the non-professional like most of us that post in this Forum!