2002 C5 storage
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2002 C5 storage
Have a C5 Z06 that I use primarily for the track. It is stored in an enclosed trailer in a field with a bunch of cows guarding it. No place to plug it in so considering a solar battery tender. Seems pretty straight forward, and can get the parts to make sure it does not overcharge. Any experience with these? I have multiple plug in tenders at home for other cars and motorcycles and they work great. Also is there any reason/advantage to disconnecting the battery during storage? The car can sit for 3 weeks at a time in the summer and maybe 3 months in the winter. In the winter I will move something else to the trailer so I can work on the car during the cold months...
Appreciate your thoughts
Jeff
Appreciate your thoughts
Jeff
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Jeff, if I were you I'd just remove the battery and store it indoors. If the car will be in the trailer at all especially in a field I'd make sure the trailer hasn't any holes in it....those critters can get into a 1/4 inch hole !!...always treat your tank with a gas stabilizer too...probably the only thing you might have to worry about in the spring is having to do an "idle relearn" !!
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Have a C5 Z06 that I use primarily for the track. It is stored in an enclosed trailer in a field with a bunch of cows guarding it. No place to plug it in so considering a solar battery tender. Seems pretty straight forward, and can get the parts to make sure it does not overcharge. Any experience with these? I have multiple plug in tenders at home for other cars and motorcycles and they work great. Also is there any reason/advantage to disconnecting the battery during storage? The car can sit for 3 weeks at a time in the summer and maybe 3 months in the winter. In the winter I will move something else to the trailer so I can work on the car during the cold months...
Appreciate your thoughts
Jeff
Appreciate your thoughts
Jeff
