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On board battery maintenance charger...I like it!

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Old 02-06-2009 | 07:25 AM
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Thumbs up On board battery maintenance charger...I like it!

I installed one a couple weeks ago, it mounts in the engine compartment on the passenger side and trickle charges that battery, which will charge the main battery too. It basically keeps it topped off. Only cost about $30, the plug hangs down beside my block heater plug. It has helped keep the truck happy during the coldest weather so far. Thought someone else might like to know about it.
Old 02-06-2009 | 11:12 AM
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Which brand/model did you get?

I know that Harbor Freight & Northern tool sell similar once. I was just curious what you have.
Old 02-06-2009 | 11:22 AM
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ya I installed a battery minder on everything and love it nomore dead batteries
and the power in my 5er (4 golf carts) now stay up and never over charged
Old 02-06-2009 | 12:03 PM
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Also use the little solar panel , then you would not even need to plug in .
I bought one of the Battery Minders from Northen , it never worked , I saying defective , press button I light never did flash .
Old 02-06-2009 | 12:48 PM
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The one I've got is a Schumaker Speed Charge, 3 amp. Its out there charging right now. I'll be getting a couple more for tractors and equipment. These things are great.
Old 02-07-2009 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Timberman
The one I've got is a Schumaker Speed Charge, 3 amp. Its out there charging right now. I'll be getting a couple more for tractors and equipment. These things are great.
Did you get it from their website or somewhere else?
Old 02-07-2009 | 07:43 AM
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I bought it at Pasco, my batteries and alternator weren't acting right, so I replaced the serp. belt and the idler pulley, and while I was there I saw the display of chargers. The tech recommended them, so I gave it a try. I'll be getting a couple more.

I also noticed that since I've been keeping the batteries topped off, my ground problem has gone away. Thank God. The TC would unlock constantly between 40 and 60 mph, and this seems to have stopped it. I hope.
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