[amg32man]

Does anyone have any suggestions when it comes to keeping the batteries (2) on my truck charged. I drive it only 1 or 2 times a month. When I start it i can tell that during the time the truck is sitting in the drive way, the batteries are discharging. The truck starts but I can tell that the batteries are not fully charged. I have 22500 miles on the truck.

I am looking for a charger that i can attach to the vehicle and just plug it in when I am done using it.
Secondly, I am not sure with a two battery setup how you would hook something like that up. (which battery to hook up to and if only one unit is enough)

Thanks for any information. $ is not that much of a concern as long as the product delivers... THANKS!


Ok, Did a search and found the answer I needed. Should have searched then posted... Sorry!

 

[jhamlin164]

Go with the Battery tender :thumbsup:........................it is a 1.25 amp trickle charger that keeps the battery charged at just the right level for you. It won't overcharge and you can connect it to either one of the batteries. I saw one on Amazon the other day that has leads for both batteries if that makes you "feel" better. It costs about $75.00 or so. I have one of these already, and I can assure you that it is a great product.:thumbsup:

 

[HeavyAssault]

I picked up the Waterproof 800, mounted it just above the block hear plug. It works great! I use it on long weekends just to keep the batts up to snuff.

 

[Tallavana]

battery tender recommends the 2-bank International Charger for an f250 to maintain both batteries.

 

[601HP]

I've had my truck connected to a Battery Tender for about a year because I drive it just about once each two weeks. It measures about 3" x 2" x 2".

My truck is now 5 years old, 34,000 miles and I'm still on the original batteries. In the last 9 months I've driven maybe 1,000 miles.

The Battery Tender costs about $30.00. Connect it to either battery. It will keep both batteries charged. The unit comes with a short lead that can be left attached to one battery, and it's long enough to extend just outside the hood above the headlight. There is a quick-connect on the headlight end of that short lead for connection to a longer 6' lead, which is attached to the 3" x 2" x 2" plug-in wall unit.

I believe it's just a 1 amp charger that transitions to "floating charge" when appropriate. It is not a "trickle charger", which can overcharge a battery.

I have two more Battery Tenders attached to other vehicles that are driven occasionally. Prior to hooking up these two units I was loosing batteries prematurely because of lack of use.

I purchased mine at a local Pep Boys auto parts store.

Regarding just starting your truck in the garage; there are some advantages to actually driving the truck periodically. I may just drive mine around the neighborhood at a minimum. Driving helps lubricate bearings, seals and does other things that I can't remember right now. Someone help me out here.

David
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