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Which Battery Tender?

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PrairieSpyder

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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? :dontknow:
 
Ditto

Have used them for years. Carried by walmart or Amazon.com. Works perfect in my AGM batteries. Joe
 
akspyderman said:
Battery Tender Junior is what I have been using for years. No issues and the bikes start on the first try.
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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
 
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I bought two Schumacher's from Walmart ( maintainer's ) for about $ 20.00 ea....... they have worked as designed ........ Mike :thumbup:
 

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.
 
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.

SilverFox
 
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.
 
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? :dontknow:
 
solidgranite said:
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? :dontknow:
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http://products.batterytender.com/Accessories/Cigarette-Lighter-Adaptor.html
 
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.
 
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.

David
 
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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