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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Will a trickle charger charge both batteries, when connected to one battery?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Yes it will cause they are connected together.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Yes, because the batteries are connected in parallel, if they were connected in series then a 12 volt charger would not work.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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and there are no stupid questions at FTE bud unless ur trying to make ur truck smoke
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bearman113
Will a trickle charger charge both batteries, when connected to one battery?

Yes, they will both charge together, but remember that they may not 'hold' a charge together. Meaning when charged they will both show the same voltage. But if you charge them seperately (unconnect both and charge seperately) and then check the final voltage, it is a good chance they will be at different levels. But.... when putting both back on the truck and connected together, the 'lowested' battery (it may have a cell going bad) will pull the other batt down closer to its' level.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Sure, but it will be like filling a bathtub with an eyedropper....just sayin
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Thanks, the reason I asked is because it looks like I'm going to have to spring for two new batteries and I don't want them to freeze up this winter as I won't be driving the truck that much
 
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