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What battery tenders do you use

My area costco has the battery tender plus on sale for 30.00. I want something I can mount I the engine bay and leave it. What does everyone use.
 
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Get one that desulfates the batteries. I use this one, although there are others that work well. Check Amazon too. (99 reviews.-4.8/5 customer satisfaction)

http://www.batteryminders.com/batter...r-on-sale-now/
 
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Did you mount it to your truck? And do you only have to hook it two one of your batteries?
 
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I don't have it mounted. It's small enough so it lays next to the battery when not in use. You only have to hook it to one battery, and it charges both. I alternate between batteries...no particular reason, that's just what I do. Whatever you get, make sure it's a maintainer, not a charger. You want it to maintain roughly 13.8 volts, and NOT charging constantly and boiling the sulfuric acid out.
 
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I don't have it mounted. It's small enough so it lays next to the battery when not in use. You only have to hook it to one battery, and it charges both. I alternate between batteries...no particular reason, that's just what I do. Whatever you get, make sure it's a maintainer, not a charger. You want it to maintain roughly 13.8 volts, and NOT charging constantly and boiling the sulfuric acid out.

Thanks for the pictures looks like a good product
 
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I've used the $5.99 specials from harbor Freight for app. 10 years and have had no problems and zero failures on the el cheapo chargers. I also use them on the agm's on my 5th wheel battery's with no problem. I've had no reason to buy anything more sophistcated.
 
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Do you use this one http://m.harborfreight.com/automotiv...ner-99857.html


Or something different.
 
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Slim Wall Mount Battery Charger

I had to go look and see what you're using. All I found for $5.99 is a AA battery charger. You got a remote control truck? LOL

all that matters is it works I guess, can't argue with success.




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I've used the $5.99 specials from harbor Freight for app. 10 years and have had no problems and zero failures on the el cheapo chargers. I also use them on the agm's on my 5th wheel battery's with no problem. I've had no reason to buy anything more sophistcated.
 
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Niether one of the ones you guys posted are it. It usually goes for around $7.00 bucks but they occasionally put out coupons for $5.99. Laugh but I've had good luck and not spending big bucks. I don't think I've ever tried to steer anyone wrong here.
 
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I don't think I've ever tried to steer anyone wrong here.
Nope, you haven't. Always been helpful...everyone is sharing what works for them.
 
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http://m.harborfreight.com/automotiv...ger-69955.html

That's the only other one in the range
 
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Automatic Battery Float Charger

That's the only other one in the range
I use these for my ATV batteries, haven't had a problem with them the 3 years I've had them.
 
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Automatic Battery Float Charger

That's the only other one in the range
I couldn't get it to open.
 
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Might have to click on the post it's self if your on you phone. I've been having trouble this morning opening links


http://m.harborfreight.com/automotiv...ger-69955.html
 


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