Which trickle charger do you prefer?
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Which trickle charger do you prefer?
During the nasty weather months of January and February, I plan to leave my car safely in the garage for weeks at a time, perhaps longer. I'm looking into getting a trickle charger to keep the battery ready to go.
Which one do people like? Battery Tender Plus? Battery Tender Jr.? Other? What are the things to consider when purchasing a trickle charger?
TIA,
Don
95 C2 Cab
Which one do people like? Battery Tender Plus? Battery Tender Jr.? Other? What are the things to consider when purchasing a trickle charger?
TIA,
Don
95 C2 Cab
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Just an outlier likely, but a friend boiled over two batteries using the factory charger. Not sure what he switched to. I use the Battery Tender Jr and have had no issues.
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How do you hook them up....are you able to use a plug to the cigarette lighter? Or...do you have to run the plug under an open hood...? I need to pick one of these up.
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Battery Tender Plus here as well. Have used them for years. Made by a company called Deltran. Hook up to battery and has a lead that plugs in to the charger. Can't cross connect or overcharge.
I have the Plus model. Here is the link: http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-1-25a.html
Mike
I have the Plus model. Here is the link: http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-1-25a.html
Mike
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Been using Battery Tenders on my bikes forever. Got a Porsche for my 993 and will probably switch to BT Plus now that I know Mike used one (note past tense.)
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I had a Battery Tender Jr. die an early death and I am slow to forgive. I use the Porsche one with the cigarette lighter plug. So easy. Close the passeger door right over the thin wires, doubtlessly causing untold amounts of damage to both wires and door seal.
^^ Nice Dick Trickle reference. ^^^ Best race car driver name ever. I think he even smoked in the car! I also like the name Willie T. Ribbs.
^^ Nice Dick Trickle reference. ^^^ Best race car driver name ever. I think he even smoked in the car! I also like the name Willie T. Ribbs.
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I grabbed this Black & Decker one. They are pretty cheap and get the job done. I think you can pick one up at HD. It has the quick connect stuff too.
http://www.blackanddecker.com/Produc...roductID=15572
http://www.blackanddecker.com/Produc...roductID=15572