I'm a new RT-S owner and was told to get a battery tender. I was also told that you can hook it into the 12-v lighter in the truck with the right adapter. I need some help. If that is true can someone tell me what adapter I would need to hook my battery tender up? Also, where can I get it from? Hit the interstate today for the first time. Rode about 20 miles. :yes:Thanks, Blue RT-S
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Battery Tender
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Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
I use one made by black and Decker on both my bike and trike. Work good enough for me and they come with everything you will need. Home Depot......20 bucks.
There are many others available and you're sure to hear about them. The choice will be yours.
Welcome aboard!
There are many others available and you're sure to hear about them. The choice will be yours.
Welcome aboard!
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Here is one such adapter. http://www.powerlet.com/product/cigarette-plug-to-sae-cable/2 A good motorcycle shop may have others...especially a BMW shop.
coastrider
New member
Keep in mind that the fuses need to be moved on the 2013's to make the trunk power socket live at all times, a necessity for use with a charger.
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
They changed things huh. More input......fuses moved?
spyderpoop
New member
ride
I live in Fort Lawn SC about a hour north of you if your gonna be in the area let me know I,ll take a ride with you I,am off exit 65 on 77 I,am off Friday afternoons till Sunday afternoons most of the time good LucK Rich
I live in Fort Lawn SC about a hour north of you if your gonna be in the area let me know I,ll take a ride with you I,am off exit 65 on 77 I,am off Friday afternoons till Sunday afternoons most of the time good LucK Rich
Hberninger
New member
I find it just as quick to just lift the seat and use the battery tender alligator clips on the battery studs.
kyspyder
New member
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
On the 2013 Rt, the 12 V accessory outlet in the rear cargo hold can be set up to be either switched or unswitched, depending on the fuse position.
happyspyder2039
Active member
My suggestion would be to have a quick connect lead direct to battery. Its simple/quick & no leaving the seat up or trunk open thats what i did, I would also suggest a good charger thats 5 stage not just float only but then thats just me
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Ride
I live off of exit 22 on I-77. I'll be glad to go riding with you. Not all the way comfortable on the interstate but I'm getting there. My work schedule is crazy (one day off during the week and Sundays).
Flight Risk
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
I read somewhere on SL if you have a 2011-2012 RTS, you can just plug into the 12 volt adapter in the trunk because it is always hot. Tender with a 12 volt adapter would work, right?!?
co587
I have a 2012 RT and have mounted my charger on the inside of the trunk right next to the power port.
I have a 2012 RT and have mounted my charger on the inside of the trunk right next to the power port.
Jim&Teresa
New member
Battery Tender and Cigarette lighter plug
I also have used:
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...=pd_sim_auto_4
I have a 2012 RT Limited and the 12 volt socket is "live" all of the time. Therefore, my battery tender works well with the cigarette lighter plug. I have now used it for a couple of weeks and works well as I have had NO problems with this. Good to keep battery in great shape! My battery tender is a dual system where it has these types of plugs on the end to hook up to various attachments. I use one for the motorcycle and one for the JD riding mower (but not a cigarette plug type of connection on the JD).
I also have used:
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...=pd_sim_auto_4
I have a 2012 RT Limited and the 12 volt socket is "live" all of the time. Therefore, my battery tender works well with the cigarette lighter plug. I have now used it for a couple of weeks and works well as I have had NO problems with this. Good to keep battery in great shape! My battery tender is a dual system where it has these types of plugs on the end to hook up to various attachments. I use one for the motorcycle and one for the JD riding mower (but not a cigarette plug type of connection on the JD).
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
My technician installed a battery tender pig tail on the battery for my 2013 RT Limited. He tied the other end to the right wheel near the shock areas with a plastic tie. Easy to get to and charge.
happyspyder2039
Active member
Thats interesting!
wouldn't it be closer to battery if it was under the seat on the same side as the battery?
near the shock area seems like it could get dirty/wet :banghead:
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
Not being an expert on the configuration of the components, such as the battery, he told me on the 2013, the battery was moved so it could be accessed from the frunk. So he made it the other end of the pigtail so that nothing has to be raised or accessed in order to go to the pig tail end. The pig tail end is fully protected with its own cap. I keep a battery tender on it when not riding it.
FlaBound
New member
Have been satisfied with this:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...atteryAccessories&sName=Battery Chargersmv=rr
Has cigarette plug (not shown in picture ) that is always plugged in when the 2012 RT limited is not in use.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...atteryAccessories&sName=Battery Chargersmv=rr
Has cigarette plug (not shown in picture ) that is always plugged in when the 2012 RT limited is not in use.
Bob Denman
New member
That correct; 2010 throught 2012 in fact! :thumbup:
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