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Title: Trickle charger
Post by: TonyS on March 24, 2020, 01:55:35 AM

I searched and didn’t find a very recent thread on this-Any recommendations on a nice trickle charger?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Trickle charger
Post by: Mike S on March 24, 2020, 02:04:32 AM

I use the Battery Tender 2 amp charger/maintainer

Title: Re: Trickle charger
Post by: ericisback on March 24, 2020, 03:49:29 AM

Quote from: TonyS on March 24, 2020, 01:55:35 AM

I searched and didn’t find a very recent thread on this-Any recommendations on a nice trickle charger?

Thanks.

My favorite:

CTEK 40-206 MXS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CD44RQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LlyEEbK7YJ4M3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CD44RQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LlyEEbK7YJ4M3)

Title: Re: Trickle charger
Post by: KurtS on March 24, 2020, 02:30:48 PM

I don't use one. I disconnect and then charge in the spring.....
Actually, for the past few years, I don't even disconnect. The key-off loads are about zero, just the clock (which stop working after a month or so).

Title: Re: Trickle charger
Post by: william on March 24, 2020, 03:01:26 PM

http://www.granitedigital.com/saveabattery.aspx

Best charger I have ever had. Hook it up in September. Keeps the battery at 13.9v until May. Unhook it and go. 9 years old, still works great.

Title: Re: Trickle charger
Post by: z28z11 on March 24, 2020, 05:36:37 PM

I suggest going solar, inexpensive, lot of them have desulfator capabilities, low voltage with sensing capabilities to keep from overcharging.

Bought mine from Northern a long time ago, you can use it on multiple vehicles with a larger unit. I actually keep it inside my garage in a southern facing window, no weather worries.

Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: Trickle charger
Post by: TonyS on March 24, 2020, 05:57:03 PM

Thanks guys. I will look into these suggestions and come up with something.