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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Question Charging both batteries?

I've never had a vehicle with two batteries before so i'm not sure of the proper charging procedure.

So How do I go about charging the batteries in my truck with one charger? At what amp (40,20 or 2) should I set the charger? Do I charge them one at a time or both at the same time? If charged at the same time, which battery gets the + lead and/or which battery gets the - lead?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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I've never had a vehicle with two batteries before so i'm not sure of the proper charging procedure.

So How do I go about charging the batteries in my truck with one charger? At what amp (40,20 or 2) should I set the charger? Do I charge them one at a time or both at the same time? If charged at the same time, which battery gets the + lead and/or which battery gets the - lead?
When charging a battery, disconnect both leads from each battery and charge them seperately for best results.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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