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TonyS

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Trickle charger
« 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.
Tony

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Re: Trickle charger
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2020, 02:04:32 AM »
I use the Battery Tender 2 amp charger/maintainer
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Re: Trickle charger
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2020, 03:49:29 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
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Re: Trickle charger
« Reply #3 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).
« Last Edit: March 24, 2020, 03:42:31 PM by KurtS »
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Re: Trickle charger
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Trickle charger
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: Trickle charger
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2020, 05:57:03 PM »
Thanks guys. I will look into these suggestions and come up with something.
Tony