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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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A switchable Utilitech plug strip was added to a Bayco ceiling recoil extension cord and a CTEK 4.3 charger was tywrapped to the plug strip. A 6 foot long fused BNC cable is routed under the wiper cover and attached to the passenger side wiper arm to allow charging without opening the hood. The CTEK 4.3 remembers the last battery type selection so it's easy to lower the charger, plug in the BNC and switch on the plug strip. Since the charger is suspended in the air it's easy to see the led status indicators. The wiper arm BNC holder was machined from aluminum but the cable could have been tywrapped to the arm instead.



Charging port with dust cover closed.




Charger connected to port.





Overhead view of car being charged.
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 11:03 AM
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Nice job!
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 12:41 PM
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Looks like an IV for your car.
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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Good job and looks like that will work just fine.
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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Looks like an IV for your car.
Pretty much is.
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Old Sep 5, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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Well that's some great engineering. Good job.
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Well that's some great engineering. Good job.
Great thought and execution!
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Um...make sure to unhook before leaving! I actually found it easier to just drive mine.
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Originally Posted by Fast one
A switchable Utilitech plug strip was added to a Bayco ceiling recoil extension cord and a CTEK 4.3 charger was tywrapped to the plug strip. A 6 foot long fused BNC cable is routed under the wiper cover and attached to the passenger side wiper arm to allow charging without opening the hood. The CTEK 4.3 remembers the last battery type selection so it's easy to lower the charger, plug in the BNC and switch on the plug strip. Since the charger is suspended in the air it's easy to see the led status indicators. The wiper arm BNC holder was machined from aluminum but the cable could have been tywrapped to the arm instead.



Charging port with dust cover closed.




Charger connected to port.





Overhead view of car being charged.
Nice set up!
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Old Aug 24, 2018 | 11:39 AM
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Very keen!
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Looks like a very nice setup.
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Old Aug 26, 2018 | 11:43 AM
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Very nice piece of work. I also use a CTEC but use a quick disconnect which means I have to open the hood which I like to say is my pre-flight.
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