That's the way to go. Just remember to index your windows by putting them all the way down and back up again. You're good.
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My 2014 C7 is getting ready to be transported by truck from California to Massachusetts within the next few weeks. I called several of the vehicle storage companies and none of them had an electrical outlet to connect a battery tender or even a temperature controlled garage. The reason given for no electrical outlet was a fire hazard. Because I needed a garage available, I rented one. Anyone have any hints on how to take care of the possible battery issue?
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My 2014 C7 is getting ready to be transported by truck from California to Massachusetts within the next few weeks. I called several of the vehicle storage companies and none of them had an electrical outlet to connect a battery tender or even a temperature controlled garage. The reason given for no electrical outlet was a fire hazard. Because I needed a garage available, I rented one. Anyone have any hints on how to take care of the possible battery issue?
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I agree with the others. Good luck with the move.
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My 2014 C7 is getting ready to be transported by truck from California to Massachusetts within the next few weeks. I called several of the vehicle storage companies and none of them had an electrical outlet to connect a battery tender or even a temperature controlled garage. The reason given for no electrical outlet was a fire hazard. Because I needed a garage available, I rented one. Anyone have any hints on how to take care of the possible battery issue?
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Either disconnect or remove the battery from the car
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I would leave the hatch open too with all the threads where the key doesn't work to open the trunk!
My car was stored last year in a place that said they disconnected the battery but I have no way to confirm. It sat for 5 months, I guess they boosted it to start it up.
Now my car resides in my unheated garage with a tender.
My car was stored last year in a place that said they disconnected the battery but I have no way to confirm. It sat for 5 months, I guess they boosted it to start it up.
Now my car resides in my unheated garage with a tender.
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How long will it take to be transported? If it's only a few weeks the battery will be just fine. If it takes longer just disconnect the battery as others have said.
I wouldn't leave the hatch open or a window down during transport, but that's just me.
I wouldn't leave the hatch open or a window down during transport, but that's just me.