2024 Spyder RTL Battery Tender Install

[OscarMike]

I used a Viking 4 amp Battery Charger/Maintainer from Harbor Freight.

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The included cable noted below is the one used for a permanent install. The other end allows for quick connect and disconnect of the charger/maintainer.

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Open the frunk and unzip the interior lining to expose the battery access panel. The picture below already has the pigtail installed because I didn’t take a picture before I started.

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Unscrew the two T30 Torx screws allowing you to remove the battery access panel.

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After pulling out the rubber plug, use a utility knife to cut a “plus” in the center of the plug.

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Route the pigtail (quick connect end) from the battery compartment area through the hole into the frunk compartment. Slide the quick connect through the “plus” in the rubber plug and reinstall the plug.

My battery uses either a 10mm or Phillips head screwdriver for connection at the battery terminals. Remove the negative terminal screw and disconnect the negative cable. Be careful not to drop the screw inside the battery compartment. Recovering the screw could be a challenge and prolong the install process. Remove the positive terminal screw (being careful not to drop) and connect the positive lead of the pigtail with the positive cable. Reinstall positive terminal screw. Connect the negative lead of the pigtail with the negative cable and reinstall the negative terminal screw.

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Reinstall the battery access panel and tighten the two T30 Torx screws.

Zip up the frunk interior lining and you’re done. Easy access to the quick connect when you want to use your battery charger/maintainer. It’s inside the frunk protected from the elements and still separated from your frunk cargo.

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[racoon]

Thanks for posting this, as I've purchased a similar battery tender that I used with the clamps to charge/maintain the battery in my ride-on lawn mower.
I'm planning to use the permanent connector to do what you did on my Spyder.

But three of your pictures aren't working.

The first two pictures work, of the box and it's contents, but the next two pictures do not work.

The picture with the red circle about the plug works, but not the last picture.

Thanks again for posting this!

[fatboy]

dealer install on our 24s

[OscarMike]

My apologies. This is my first post and the pic size was too large. I’ll pay attention to that in the future.

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First failed pic

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Second failed pic

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Missing pic of the plug with the “plus” cut

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Third failed pic

Hope these work.

[racoon]

Thanks, those work!

[Snoking1127]

I extend the charge cable and route it to the left side behind the wheel. When not in use I put the cap on it and tuck it into the grill. No need to open the frunk to connect it or disconnect it.

[Navydad]

Take one of the Torx bolts that hold the battery cover on to the hardware store and get a couple of these. Much easier to deal with if you are away from tools and need to access the battery for any reason.
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[blacklightning]

Wow, mine was already installed on my 2021 RTL. Could it finally be that we got something on an earlier model that we didn't have to pay for? I looked at a 2024 this weekend and was pissed that they got the wrench to take the top case off, while we had to pay $10 to get one for the ealier models. Can am should have given us one after deciding that it was easier to remove with this tool.