Timberman

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.

tesla440

Which brand/model did you get?

I know that Harbor Freight & Northern tool sell similar once. I was just curious what you have.

rebal

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

John Faughn

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 .

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.

Moose10

Did you get it from their website or somewhere else?

Timberman

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.