Battery question
Melting Slicks
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From: Woodland CA
Racer
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From: Nothern Illinois
I do the same thing. It works great.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
You are damaging the battery any time it discharges at all. Even a daily driver battery will not last as long as a battery left on a tender 24/7. Yes, a new battery will not completely discharge in less than 3 weeks but you are severely damaging the battery if you repeatedly let it almost completely discharge and then bring it back from the verge of death. You will get a 3 year life (very typical here) vs. the 7+ year life you could get if you kept the battery charged all the time.
You're killing your battery if you let it sit for weeks at a time.
Safety Car
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Either outlet works fine. I use the center console outlet because that's where I store the adapter.
And I leave the lid open as a reminder to disconnect it before driving away.
Just make sure you don't crimp the cord -- it should move easily when the door is closed.
