Just wondering, is there a good place where I can tie in a battery tender to the block warmer? I want to make it so I have one plug to run both.

 

I would suggest getting a Y extension splitter and putting both cords inside the truck with the y sticking out. I wouldn't suggests tapping into the block heater cord.

 

yeah that would be alot of current draw for a single plug...

just use 2 plugs.

 

Your ASE cert speaks volumes...thanks!

 

i use a surge protector power strip.
i plug the block heater and battetry maintainer into it, turn it on, then run the power cord of the surge protector outside the truck to behind the bumper.

 

Battery tenders don't draw much current at all. Tapping one in to the block heater plug is fine. Here's how I did mine:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ater-plug.html

I included a switch so that I can disable the block heater, but still use the trickle charger.

 

sorry to hi-jack the thread but what battery tender would be the best to use? is a cheap one as good as a expensive one?

 

Schumacher makes good products. Make sure it is weather proof if you plan to leave it on the truck.

 

I got this one mounted right behind the grill. It has made starting the truck so much easier. I use a Y-plug on my extension cord when I need to use both the heater and charger.

Batterytender.com - Home of All Your Charging Needs Waterproof 800

 

Pretty slick!

 

Deltron makes the "battery Tender". The last time I ordered any they had two models, a 1.25A and a 0.75A. I don't know of any others, never needed too.