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forestb · 01-08-2018, 05:19 PM

I am looking to buy a battery charger. I have a car that I only use every couple of weeks and the battery is usually to low to start. I am looking for the best quality for my buck. Any recommendations?

**Rickysnickers** · 01-08-2018, 08:46 PM

I have a couple of motorcycles and have an Opti Mate III. I would recommend it. Take a look here, http://optimate1.com/product-categor...ry-charger-en/

**truckster** · 01-09-2018, 03:10 PM

I bought an cheap charger at Harbor Freight. I ended up tossing it and buying a Schumacher. I've been very happy with the way it's performed.

Jrainman · 01-11-2018, 08:08 PM

I also have been using Schumacher battery Tenders , I have 3 one is 10 years old and the other is 8 the 3d I bought about a year ago because of the same issue as you are having ,newer car and truck have constent current draw 24/7 some more then others , I also found out that some autos need to be locked this puts them in to what is called by the dealer I spoke to (SLEEP MODE) knocking out most of the current draw , My dealer told me after I lock my car it still take 16 minutes for it to go to sleep( minimal current draw) .

BossHogg69 · 01-12-2018, 12:49 AM

I have one of the Schumacher fully automatic chargers w/100A engine start. it has a 3/5/30 amp charge with auto shut off and will do AGM/gel/regular batteries. It was more expensive than your regular run of the mill charger, but to me it was well worth the money and nearly 5 years, I've had no problems out of it.

**mongocanfly** · 01-12-2018, 03:26 AM

i use battery tenders on all my stuff

racecougar · 01-13-2018, 01:05 AM

I'm very happy with this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use Schumacher battery tenders on anything I'm storing as well.

novafrog · 01-13-2018, 09:25 AM

x2 battery tenders,got 3 stay plugin all winter

my56chevytruck · 01-13-2018, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forestb

I am looking to buy a battery charger. I have a car that I only use every couple of weeks and the battery is usually to low to start. I am looking for the best quality for my buck. Any recommendations?

Do you have a NAPA close by? they sell a great charger/maintainer for $25. you can use it on 6v or 12v, you switch it over to your choice. Great item for so little

forestb · 01-13-2018, 05:38 PM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions

01-08-2018, 05:19 PM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	battery charger I am looking to buy a battery charger. I have a car that I only use every couple of weeks and the battery is usually to low to start. I am looking for the best quality for my buck. Any recommendations?

01-08-2018, 08:46 PM	#2
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,058	Re: battery charger I have a couple of motorcycles and have an Opti Mate III. I would recommend it. Take a look here, http://optimate1.com/product-categor...ry-charger-en/

01-09-2018, 03:10 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: battery charger I bought an cheap charger at Harbor Freight. I ended up tossing it and buying a Schumacher. I've been very happy with the way it's performed. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-11-2018, 08:08 PM	#4
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 684	Re: battery charger I also have been using Schumacher battery Tenders , I have 3 one is 10 years old and the other is 8 the 3d I bought about a year ago because of the same issue as you are having ,newer car and truck have constent current draw 24/7 some more then others , I also found out that some autos need to be locked this puts them in to what is called by the dealer I spoke to (SLEEP MODE) knocking out most of the current draw , My dealer told me after I lock my car it still take 16 minutes for it to go to sleep( minimal current draw) .

01-12-2018, 12:49 AM	#5
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: battery charger I have one of the Schumacher fully automatic chargers w/100A engine start. it has a 3/5/30 amp charge with auto shut off and will do AGM/gel/regular batteries. It was more expensive than your regular run of the mill charger, but to me it was well worth the money and nearly 5 years, I've had no problems out of it. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

01-12-2018, 03:26 AM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: battery charger i use battery tenders on all my stuff __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-13-2018, 01:05 AM	#7
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: battery charger I'm very happy with this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I use Schumacher battery tenders on anything I'm storing as well. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

01-13-2018, 09:25 AM	#8
novafrog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dunlow wv Posts: 435	Re: battery charger x2 battery tenders,got 3 stay plugin all winter __________________ 72,2wd short bed cheyenne,350,350trans,air,tilt,tach,posi 373 gears 70 nova 5.3,350 trans 80 z28 350,350,trans,bought new 03 cat. 06 gmc swb ext cab

01-13-2018, 05:38 PM	#10
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: battery charger Thanks everyone for your suggestions

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