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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Are these battery doctors you plug in the dash a good thing for winter storage?????
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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I've never heard of "battery doctor", but if you're looking for a BATTERY TENDER by DELTRAN CORPORATION, read this...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1563227766
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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For a great unit.... www.harborfreight.com

in the search box type in battery float charger...

Should be under $10 NO Corvette tax

I have 3, my brother 2 and I know of at least club members that also use them
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Why not simply remove the battery and put a trickle charger on it when u want to use it in a month or 2 ?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by knowledgefreak
Why not simply remove the battery and put a trickle charger on it when u want to use it in a month or 2 ?
Maybe to avoid reprogramming key fobs? And to prevent dragging the battery in and out of the car.
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