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Jan 20, 2008 | 01:40 AM

RedRckC5

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Battery tender

Question.....Do I really need a battery tender/trickle charger if I drive my car twice/three times a week? Looking at the charger that Chip sells for my dad (he drives his once/twice every 3 weeks) and maybe for me, but I drive mine every chance I get.

Jan 20, 2008 | 01:43 AM

DeeGee

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I'd say not if it comes out that often. I never bothered when mine was a DD even when it sat in the garage for a week when I was away on business.

Mind you in the heat of the Vegas Summer I wouldn't expect the battery to last much longer than average. 125 degrees killed my OEM battery after only 8k miles

On second thoughts it was just an AC Delco

I hook mine up if its going to sit longer than a week

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Jan 20, 2008 | 02:01 AM

mark man

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No i would not worry about it. I have it on mine but look were i live.

Jan 20, 2008 | 07:02 AM

RonJ

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No i would not worry about it. I have it on mine but look were i live.

RonJ ...

Jan 20, 2008 | 08:26 AM

dougbfresh

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What does it hurt do keep it on?

Jan 20, 2008 | 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRckC5

One for your Dad will do

I'd love to sell you two, but if you drive it 2-3 times a week, I would think you would be fine for your car

Peace
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Jan 20, 2008 | 08:43 AM

MIKE-C5

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What about the Black and Decker Battery Tender! !

Jan 20, 2008 | 08:57 AM

madmatt9471

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Originally Posted by MIKE-C5

What about the Black and Decker Battery Tender! !

They are good and it does as it says it TENDS the battery and keeps the charge good!

Our Vettes for some reason or another will draw juice when they sit and a tender is a good idea!

Thanks,Matt

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Jan 20, 2008 | 08:59 AM

4 KRUSIN

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Driving 2 or 3 times a week should be enough to keep your battery fresh as long as they are not short drives. Short drives may not keep it in tip top condition.

Jan 20, 2008 | 10:59 AM

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Ettev01

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Just installed a battery butler on mine last week. Seems to be fine. My battery, Red Top Optima usually goes dead in 4 weeks. I don't drive it too much.

Jan 20, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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C5Bagger

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Is there a special conection [battery Tender] for a side mount battery and if so where would a guy get one,

Jan 20, 2008 | 02:11 PM

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WetteVette

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Driving 2 or 3 times a week should be enough to keep your battery fresh as long as they are not short drives. Short drives may not keep it in tip top condition.

I only drive mine two or three times a week. Because they are usually short drives, I keep the battery on a "tender" in between.

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Originally Posted by C5Bagger

Is there a special conection [battery Tender] for a side mount battery and if so where would a guy get one,

You could use the supplied alligator clamps or just buy the connector that plugs into the auxilliary power supply in the center console. Much easier than having to open and close the hood all the time.

Last edited by WetteVette; Jan 20, 2008 at 02:15 PM.

Jan 21, 2008 | 12:03 AM

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RedRckC5

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Originally Posted by Willfulone

One for your Dad will do

I'd love to sell you two, but if you drive it 2-3 times a week, I would think you would be fine for your car

Peace
Chip

Going to talk my dad into getting your charger. He goes out of town for a stretch and would not let me run his vert while away!

By the way, how easy is it to install and how safe? I do not want to blow up the garage. I have seen others for cheaper, but I think I will persuade him to get yours.