Quote:
Originally Posted by Groovy Chick
Hey Jack,
Can you explain what a battery tender is? I'm sure I could ask Billy, but if I have the question, I'm sure others do, too, but don't want to ask and sound stupid.  I gather what it DOES, but what is it? |
You'll NEVER sound stupid (unlike me), Corey! :o Here's a link to the page that describes the one I've got:
http://batterytender.com/default.php?cPath=11_2 The nice thing about them is that they reduce the charging voltage so that the battery does not "gas" when it's being "maintained". Trickle charges don't reduce the charging voltage. They also charge the battery VERY slowly - about 1.25 amps, if I remember correctly, so they don't damage it like quick chargers do if the battery needs charging.
Like Cajun said, there's a "quick-connect" plug that makes hooking them up easy as pie. I have it permanently connected to my battery so I can just plug it in when I put my truck in the garage.
Darned thoughtless of the airport not to provide an electrical outlet where you were parked, Chris.
However, If your truck is driven as often as you say, you should be fine. Mine often sits a long time between drives.
- Jack