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How about plugging the cig. extension into the outlet located in the trunk of the C7 instead of using the cig. lighter port.
If you haven't purchased the optional C-Tek charger from the factory, Isn't that still connected to the battery in the trunk and therefore could be used as a charging port.
That's confusing. The only place to plug a tender in is in the hatch area/trunk of the c7. That power port is designed to accommodate a battery tender. I'm not sure what you mean.
That's confusing. The only place to plug a tender in is in the hatch area/trunk of the c7. That power port is designed to accommodate a battery tender. I'm not sure what you mean.
I disconnected the alligator clips from my battery maintainer and purchased: 12V Cigarette Lighter Plug to SAE Quick Release Adapter Extension Charging Cable, to connect into the trunk battery port. My question is: Does the trunk port remain connected and functional to the battery, if I didn't buy the optional C-Tek from GM?
I disconnected the alligator clips from my battery maintainer and purchased: 12V Cigarette Lighter Plug to SAE Quick Release Adapter Extension Charging Cable, to connect into the trunk battery port. My question is: Does the trunk port remain connected and functional to the battery, if I didn't buy the optional C-Tek from GM?
I'm thinking there are some confusing issues here. Just to make sure: A couple of key points: 1.) The rear connection is permanently connected. The cig port in the cab turns off when you turn off the car. That's why you want to use that rear connection. 2.) The CTEK is a competent maintainer that costs $100 from GM, but you can buy the exact same thing from elsewhere for about $60. The only difference is that it doesn't have a Corvette logo on it. 3.) Other brands are even cheaper. The key point is to get a 'maintainer' instead of a charger. With a plain charger you risk over-charging. A maintainer will take you up to ideal voltage, then stop.
I'm thinking there are some confusing issues here. Just to make sure: A couple of key points: 1.) The rear connection is permanently connected. The cig port in the cab turns off when you turn off the car. That's why you want to use that rear connection.
That's what may be a surprise to former C6 owners (including me) used to using the port up in front of the console.
I'm thinking there are some confusing issues here. Just to make sure: A couple of key points: 1.) The rear connection is permanently connected. The cig port in the cab turns off when you turn off the car. That's why you want to use that rear connection. 2.) The CTEK is a competent maintainer that costs $100 from GM, but you can buy the exact same thing from elsewhere for about $60. The only difference is that it doesn't have a Corvette logo on it. 3.) Other brands are even cheaper. The key point is to get a 'maintainer' instead of a charger. With a plain charger you risk over-charging. A maintainer will take you up to ideal voltage, then stop.
Good info, thank you. I do have a BatteryMinder Plus which I have used for many years. It has kept another battery alive for over 15 years.
I am a believer in this technology.
How about plugging the cig. extension into the outlet located in the trunk of the C7 instead of using the cig. lighter port.
If you haven't purchased the optional C-Tek charger from the factory, Isn't that still connected to the battery in the trunk and therefore could be used as a charging port.
I disconnected the alligator clips from my battery maintainer and purchased: 12V Cigarette Lighter Plug to SAE Quick Release Adapter Extension Charging Cable, to connect into the trunk battery port. My question is: Does the trunk port remain connected and functional to the battery, if I didn't buy the optional C-Tek from GM?
Yep, it's just like you connected directly to the battery! Here is a pic from when I replaced the battery this past summer. You can see the negative receptacle wire connected directly to the negative battery terminal. Positive comes through a always "hot" fuse.
Some have felt the need to connect directly to the battery-no reason!
Small Wire on Stud of Negative Terminal is From Receptacle
As I close the trunk and put a car cover on for the 5 months the car is off the road no way do I want my tender modual inside the car.
Been using a tender on 4 different Vettes now and I put the box on a old plastic milk crate a foot behind the car and run the wirees in and close the trunk--NO PROBLEM! I used a Schumacher tender for my 98-05-07.
I got a Chevie one when I bought the car and that is the one I'm using on my 15Vert, the Schumacher now goes on my stored boat battery
I leave one window slightly open and run the cord out the window. Not fond of leaving the tender inside for several months. Don't like having the cord compressing the trunk gasket either.
I leave one window slightly open and run the cord out the window. Not fond of leaving the tender inside for several months. Don't like having the cord compressing the trunk gasket either.
Done it for years, (3 different Vettes) it is a non issue. Does no damage to either the cord or the car.
I leave the windows down under the car cover for the 5-6 months the car is stored. We have a very tight garage under the house and do not have a rodent problem.
We still have a couple feet of snow, along with a lot of sand and salt on the road, but hopefully by the middle of April at the latest car can come out and play. ( I live in the mountains of Northern NY.)
03-16-2017, 07:43 PM
Battery maintainer idea
