Battery Tender
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i ain't rite
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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From: Lexington,Ky / Owensboro
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?
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Schumacher makes good products. Make sure it is weather proof if you plan to leave it on the truck.
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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.
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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.
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.
