What is currently the best battery tender
11-05-2011, 03:28 PM
#22
Drifting
I've been using one bought at Harbor Freight for six years on my race car and Vette with excellent results. Cost-effective (under ten bucks when on sale), good quality, all the features of more expensive units, and recommended.
11-05-2011, 03:47 PM
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how do you rest the battery tender cables against the front quarter panel--do you leave a towel or something underneath 'em and drape the rest over the side? does the hood light come on if it's cracked just a tad??
if anyone could post some pics of how they set their up that would be appreciated. i just picked up one this a.m.
if anyone could post some pics of how they set their up that would be appreciated. i just picked up one this a.m.
I use battery Tender's on both the harley and the vette.
I use a rag over the fender and I have the under hood light unpluged so no worry, it is easy and the connector is in the front by the openning.
if anyone could post some pics of how they set their up that would be appreciated. i just picked up one this a.m.[/quote]
11-05-2011, 04:25 PM
#26
You will get a few answers here on this one.
I like the Ctek 3300, It is small, Durable and it works........ I believe this comes with a coard you can hook to the battery with a quick disconnect to drive the car.
Has options on it for different batterys and you can get different hook-ups cords, Very user friendly.
Mr.Bill
I like the Ctek 3300, It is small, Durable and it works........ I believe this comes with a coard you can hook to the battery with a quick disconnect to drive the car.
Has options on it for different batterys and you can get different hook-ups cords, Very user friendly.
Mr.Bill
Easy to use and 0 problems. Same battery since 2003 and it is on the charger from November to May before going back on car. 
11-05-2011, 04:55 PM
#27
Race Director
harbor freight has a tender for about 5 bucks. it works great on all my cars, trucks, toy hauler, ATVs, and anything else with a battery, no need to pay all that money for a piece of equipment that is so minor in its function. i have about 8-10 in use at this time in my garage.... do get mislead on paying for all these overpriced tenders....jmo...
11-05-2011, 05:01 PM
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
harbor freight has a tender for about 5 bucks. it works great on all my cars, trucks, toy hauler, ATVs, and anything else with a battery, no need to pay all that money for a piece of equipment that is so minor in its function. i have about 8-10 in use at this time in my garage.... do get mislead on paying for all these overpriced tenders....jmo...
My battery is worth a lot more than 5 bucks, I don't mind spending the money for one that is proven with protection
11-05-2011, 11:25 PM
#30
I've used a Battery Tender Jr. for several years and just plug it into the cigarette lighter socket. No wiring involved and the hood light is not an issue. The cord is long enough to wrap around the steering wheel reminding me not to back out of the garage with it hooked up.
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11-05-2011, 11:41 PM
#31
Melting Slicks
I've been using one from Schumacker for two years now with no problems at all. Before then, my battery was always going dead if it sat for any length of time. Now, I know it will start every time I hit the key.
