Battery tender 3 amp

[SPYD3R]

DITTO

I too was skeptical about the cheap HF chargers thinking they were likely junk. I also have 4 Schumacher maintainers [$40.00 each] out of originally 6 as two failed along with other expensive chargers you can use for door stops. I have not had one HF maintainer fail and they have maintained some of my batterys for over 12 years.
It might not be everybodys cup of tea, I was just stateing my experience. Everybody to there own.
Roger

R FUN....
i have to say in the 15 years i've been using HF tenders, i've yet to have one fail.... the 1st one i bought was to be used on an auxiliary battery that i keep in my garage for emergency purposes.... the battery & HF tender are still there to this day and i have never had an issue with either.... everyone makes their own choices, and that's ok... i've made mine, and i'm ok with that...
Dan P
SPYD3R

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I am always suspect of anything "Harbor Freight". (Made in China) Just could not trust anything that only cost $5.00! :joke:

​Jack

don't confuse the fact with made in china, it's how well made or who makes it not necessarily where. corvette & escalade oem chrome
wheels are made in china under gm. but made in china under harbor freight is where i have a problem. harbor freight are very cheap
items, when occasionally used are ok, but when used regularly they will fail and electronic items from them will not be accurate.
i always say if you buy cheap chinese you will get it.

 

[duke50]

Charger

I've been using the HARBOR FREIGHT battery tender for years on my SPYD3R, trucks, tractor, etc... and i have never had one go bad on me... and when they are on sale, you can get them for $5.00.

https://www.harborfreight.com/automatic-battery-float-charger-42292.html
Dan P
SPYD3R[/QUOTE

Looking at those tiny wires coming off this charger says it all. No thanks

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

this issue

I plugged my new Battery Tender 3 amp to my Spyder and my 2006 Toyota Tundra. When I plugged it into my Spyder it charged for a couple minutes and then it indicated it was fully charged and stayed that way, my Tundra on the other hand has been blinking charging for 2 days, I even swapped the BT's to troubleshoot and still same thing, why is that?

You should consider the difference in battery sizes ..... and the Tundra battery may have needed more of a boost than the Spyder battery.............jmho .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[R FUN]

Yes, I check my batterys every week and they hold pretty well constant at 13.2V. I too have some very expensive tools and equipment and you cannot always tell the quality by the price you payed,and I have batterys last 12 years using those CHEAP chargers and have had expensive chargers pack in after a year or two. I did not join this discussion to argue, I am just telling you my experience , I do not have shares in HF.
Roger

 

[Easy Rider]

my Tundra on the other hand has been blinking charging for 2 days, I even swapped the BT's to troubleshoot and still same thing, why is that?

Well the Tundra has a MUCH larger battery so...............
Leave it connected for a couple of more days.
If it STILL doesn't indicate fully charged, then it's time to get that battery tested. Likely it is about done for.

 

[Easy Rider]

I did not join this discussion to argue, I am just telling you my experience , I do not have shares in HF.
Roger

Good. Someone else relating an experience or opinion that is different than yours is not an argument.......unless you turn it into one. :thumbup:

 

[UtahPete]

don't confuse the fact with made in china, it's how well made or who makes it not necessarily where. corvette & escalade oem chrome wheels are made in china under gm. but made in china under harbor freight is where i have a problem. harbor freight are very cheap items, when occasionally used are ok, but when used regularly they will fail and electronic items from them will not be accurate. i always say if you buy cheap chinese you will get it.

That's what they used to say about 'made in Japan'.

 

[BriteSpydie]

Battery tender/charger

Hello, I found a Battery Tender 3 amp at Steelz (Costco outlet) for $30. I purchased thinking I would ask here if it was too much for my Spyder, if it is I will end up using for my truck. I have been doing research and hear a lot about the junior and plus. I think I read a post one time saying the plus was better for newer batteries. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

Ramg66

I have a CTEK 7002, which takes care of my Honda Pilot (2012), Wrangler Unlimited (2015) and my new Magnesium Gray Spyder (2017 RTL SE6). CTEK is a workhorse.

Hope this helps.

 

[Star Cruiser]

Where are the terminals?

I had a 2012 RT-S and put on a trickle charge for 24 - 48 hours every month or so during the winter to keep things ready for Spring.

Well, I went to do it on my 2016 and it does not seem to have the same set up. Where do I find the terminals on a 2016 RT-S? I've looked under the seat assuming it would be the same as 2012 RT-S

 

[Easy Rider]

Refer to your owner's manual.

The new RTs have the battery up front and it is easily accessible through the frunk.

 

[canamjhb]

I ride 2-3 days each week so no need for a battery maintainer. To each his own.....

 

[Little Blue]

Battery Tender

Most things have: a good, a Better, OR a GREAT. Just Be careful and Buy Wise.:thumbup: