c3s2010c6

Hey all, long time since my last post. The reason for this one is it will be my first time since retirement to leave my great state of Texas in the summer for 5 weeks this upcoming summer and renting a condo in Colorado where it is considerably more comfortable weather wise then here. My question is I will be leaving my 2010 corvette in our 3 car garage but am fearful of leaving the car without charging it's battery for that long of a time. As a result of this concern I bought a battery tender from the NCM ( am a lifetime member) but have never used one before and was wondering if I should be concerned with using it for the 5 weeks while we are away from the house. The garage will get rather toastee during the late afternoon but will cool off over night and most of the mornings will be okay. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks all!

dvilin

Should be no problem at all. I have mine hooked up all the time when I am not driving the car and when I am in Florida for the Winter. Hook it up and enjoy your time away.

Dave S

Shouldn't be a problem....I leave my battery tender hooked up for several months during the winter. Admittedly colder than in TX, but should be OK.

michaelinmech

Have never heard of any problems with either long term use or use in hot climates. I personally have mine connected to all vehicles rear round, except for daily driver, including lawn tractor, 4x4 and Corvette - no issues.

mcandrew67

I sometimes go 5 weeks or more without driving mine and it's on the tender all the time when I am not driving it. I'm in FL and if you weren't sure it gets pretty hot here too
Never had an issue

topper7788

What everyone else said!!!

c3s2010c6

Much appreciated all the responses, I feel much better about using the trickle charger this summer while away.

Al Gumby

Hate to be picky, but in the interest of good communication...a "trickle charger" is different than a "battey tender". If you use a trickle charger as you described, you'd have problems. If you'll be using a battery tender, no probs.

Chip A

The Battery Tender is what is known as a float charger. A trickle charger never turns itself off and will provide a low amp charge that will boil off your electrolyte and ruin your battery if not watched. About the quickest way to kill a battery is to overcharge it dry. I will say that it is possible that the newer trickle chargers may have an auto-off feature, but you want a float charger that will monitor battery charge levels and charge on a as needed basis.

c3s2010c6

Al, thanks for the terminology correction as the device I purchased from the NCM was a battery tender, not a trickle charger as I have in my title. Since it is a "tender" I feel I'm good to go with putting it on the battery when I leave for 5 weeks this summer. Thanks!