PSU_Vette

I am in the process of finishing up my Corvette's winterizarion. I hooked up the battery tender, but I am not sure if the hatch will close completely with the cable running out. I'm sure I could force it closed, but would rather try a better option. The battery is in the "trunk" which makes it more of a challenge. The car is in a garage, but I would like to be able to lock the car. Thanks!

millpond

No problem doing it this way:

WMark

The way I do it. No damage to the cord.

PSU_Vette

And there was no issue with the hatch? I figured it would close but wasn't sure if it would warp/damage it

dvilin

No problem or issues with the hatch just close it and forget about it.

Avanti

I simply run mine out the passenger window, but I have no need of raising it when using the tender.

Allen_B

Perhaps my OCD getting the better of me but was thinking more about the hatch gasket getting "dented" or damaged.

Not sure if I am overly cautious but gently lowered the hatch (trunk in my rag-top's case) but not completely shut.

If I'm being overly cautious, please advise!


Allen

vettejeff

I've stored mine with cord out the hatch for two years now with no damage. My car is plugged in year round.

Squeaky Wheel

Same here. Btw, for those concerned that it will pinch or damage the cord, there’s not enough pressure on it to cause a problem. I can easily reposition mine a bit (i.e. slide it around) with the hatch fully closed.

mschuyler

This comes up every few weeks. Really, it's OK

Gearhead Jim

Living in the Midwest, our garage floor is a sloppy soup of slush and salt most of the winter. I put the CTEK in the trunk and plug in the extension cord there, use a shop rag to protect the rear spoiler and run the extension out through the slightly open hatch. Light times out in about 10 minutes. With several types of traps around the garage, and a Tupperware full of moth ***** under the front and rear, no rodent problems for last 10 years.

Kevin A Jones

This set-up works for me!

segen77

I have mine attached to the wall as well, but if/when I get a cover, I will have to move it to the ground. It's a bummer, because I really like the location. I also leave the hatch slightly cracked open.

WMark

Hey, Squeaky Wheel, I'm agreeing with you agreeing with me!

Seriously, you nailed it. You can move the cord quite a bit. That not only means no damage to the cord, but also no damage to the weather stripping. Not enough pressure.

Kevin A Jones

I still like to leave mine open on my car, that's OK with you, right?

WMark

Kevin, are you asking for my advice, or questioning my response to Squeaky Wheel? If you are asking for my advice, no you don't need to leave it up. If you are questioning my advice, still... No you don't need to leave it open.

Cheers, and Happy Holidays!

Steve_R

You’re being overly cautious.

Foosh

Yes, you're being overly cautious, one definition of which is someone who worries about soft rubber getting dented.

Allen_B

Yea, figured as much. Too many years riding boats will make you question the little things...

6spdC6

Yes you are I have shut the trunk or hatch on my last 3 Vettes and there is no damage to either the car or wire.