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Which Battery Tender?
I want to install a battery tender on my F3T. So far I know it needs to be compatible with an AGM battery ( not just for standard or gel batteries) and have complete shut off after the battery is charged.
I've looked at ones on Revzilla, Dirk's, etc., and I'm not sure what to buy. Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
Battery Tender Junior is what I have been using for years. No issues and the bikes start on the first try.
Agree, Battery Tender Jr.
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Ditto
Have used them for years. Carried by walmart or Amazon.com. Works perfect in my AGM batteries. Joe
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Add another for Battery Tender Jr.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
Battery Tender Junior is what I have been using for years. No issues and the bikes start on the first try.
I also use Battery tender jr. for years and have not had any issues with the bike. It switches automatically from charge to float.
12V/750 mA,
it has 12 foot output cord.
Reverse polarity protection ensures safety.
Spark proof!,
input: 115VAC @ 60Hz
output:12Vdc @ 750 mA.
Deanna
Last edited by Deanna777; 10-24-2016 at 07:32 PM.
Reason: added more info to post, @ 8:32 10/24/16
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WELLLLLLLLLLLL
I bought two Schumacher's from Walmart ( maintainer's ) for about $ 20.00 ea....... they have worked as designed ........ Mike
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Hi Patti,
Re: I'm not sure what to buy.
This is the one I have & use: https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende.../dp/B000CITK8S
Get your credit card out,
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Thanks to you all for your unanimous answers! I've just ordered one from Amazon, which was $8 less than Walmart.
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Battery Tender Junior, I have 5 of these and use them for Ranger, Spyder, Tractor, Mower, and a spare for good measure. Nothing else , in this price range especially, will do it like IT will. It really is just a "tender ", won't do much for a dead piece of lead.
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Be careful which kit you buy. Battery tender junior has several kits. Make sure you buy the kit that comes with the ring mounts also. Much more convenient than just the alligator clamps. The best price is not always the best deal. They also have a weather proof model for someone who keeps their ride outside.
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NOCO Very good quality and very versatile.
https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-G3500-Ul...battery+tender
CTEK This another very good quality product.
https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-864-A...6XA32SSHQ05RMX
Both products have a variety of levels of features depending on you needs/desires.
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Patti - I have Lamont's power plate mounted on the handlebars base of my F3T and since it is hooked up directly to the battery, I can take out the USB charger and use a cigarette hookup to the battery tender without having to add any pigtail for the battery tender. Works like a charm and using it also for hooking up a heated jacket liner the same way.
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On SALE!!
FYI....Newegg.com has the Battery Tender Junior on sale for $19.99, Free Shipping plus $5 Newegg gift card on sale for another 7 days. Here's the link in case you're interested:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...95&ignorebbr=1
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Battery Tender Feed Through Cigarette Lighter?
I need a battery tender for my RT, and am wondering if there's one that will "feed" the battery through the cigarette lighter port instead of having to be clamped directly to the battery? If I could do this, I could keep the tender out of the weather by putting the unit in my top rear storage compartment. Plus I could remove it in seconds for a quick ride! Is there a battery tender that will hook up this way, or am I dreaming?
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Originally Posted by solidgranite
I need a battery tender for my RT, and am wondering if there's one that will "feed" the battery through the cigarette lighter port instead of having to be clamped directly to the battery? If I could do this, I could keep the tender out of the weather by putting the unit in my top rear storage compartment. Plus I could remove it in seconds for a quick ride! Is there a battery tender that will hook up this way, or am I dreaming?
http://products.batterytender.com/Ac...r-Adaptor.html
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Yes, some battery maintainer come with a lighter plug or you may be able to buy one seperately.
Depending on the year of your RT, you can make the plug in the read trunk live all the time by changing the fuse from one slot to the other.
Not sure which year they started doing that, maybe 2013, I'm sure others will confirm.
That's what I do with my 2014 RT, I use a C-Tek Battery maintainer.
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If I'm not mistaken, there is an adapter that allows you to do just that. There is also a Battery Tender that is for use on a boat that is water proof. Actually the Battery Tender Jrs. are pretty much water proof if you wrap a plastic bag around the plug part. And let me repeat myself, as I have said this before, and I'm sure I will say it again, Battery Tender is a brand name for a battery maintainer. There are others on the market, and I'm sure some of them are as good as the Battery Tender. I have about 20 or 25 years of experience using the Battery Tender, a couple of the different models, and they have extended the life of my batteries by almost 100%. Right now I have them on my boat, my garden tractor, my Spyder, and my 2 automobiles. If I'm not driving the vehicle, it's connected to the Tender. Winter, Summer, it doesn't make any difference, if I'm not driving it, it's connected. Poo poo all you want, I get 7 to 8 years from a battery, that's good enough for me.
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Thanks! Going with Battery Tender Jr. and Adapter
Thanks very much for the thoughts, opinions, and information! My RT manual says that the cig. outlet in the rear hatch is always "live", so I'm going with a Battery Tender Jr. and their cigar. lighter adapter. Now I can keep the battery charged on those cold nights, but disconnect the tender in seconds! Much appreciated!
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I have 4 of them one for each of my motorcycles and one for my lawnmower.
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Originally Posted by hillrad
For many years I use one Battery Tender Plus with cable extensions and a 4/1 connector to 4 motorcycles/vehicles (" Maintain up to 4 standard, starting batteries (of similar type - in parallel). Amperage is divided evenly among connected batteries"). http://www.batterymart.com/p-del-021-0128.html
How do you hook it up to charge more than 1 bike at a time?
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Battery Tender Jr @ Home Depot
Home Depot is presently selling the Battery Tender Jr. for $19.88. This is about a good a price as I've ever seen.
It's listed as a "special buy" so I don't know if this is their new price or a temporary one.
I've had three for about 10 years and have had one failure - the charger, not the battery (post warranty). I noted that this current version is a bit smaller and is lighter than my older ones, but it does carry a 5 yr warranty.
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Home depot just had a sale this weekend $10 for battery tender jr.
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