2018 ZL1 Battery Protection Package?

Retro69 · 02-15-2018, 09:02 AM

I'm pricing out a 2018 ZL1 and I'm wondering what exactly is the Battery Protection Package option? The description says "Keep your battery in peak condition with this 110-volt battery charger." Is it anything more than a stand-alone charger?

Frisbey · 02-15-2018, 09:12 AM

I looked at that too,
Couldn’t see anything that looked better than the standard battery tenders,
This is what I use.

Retro69 · 02-15-2018, 09:13 AM

Yeah, that's what I am thinking. I already have a charger so it doesn't make sense to order it unless it does something special.

FLYNNZL1 · 02-15-2018, 09:14 AM

I have the GM one, it is a battery charger with alligator clips. I bought a Battery Tender at Costco so I could hardwire it to my battery and plug it in with the pigtail connector. Save your money and buy a retail one. If you plan to let your ZL1 sit for more than a month at a time, you will need to keep it on a charger of some kind.

https://www.costco.com/Battery-Tende...100241973.html

Retro69 · 02-15-2018, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYNNZL1

I have the GM one, it is a battery charger with alligator clips. I bought a Battery Tender at Cosco so I could hardwire to my battery and plug it in with the pigtail connector. Save your money and buy a retail one. If you plan to let your ZL1 sit for more than a month at a time, you will need to keep it on a charger of some kind.

https://www.costco.com/Battery-Tende...100241973.html

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-15-2018, 09:23 AM

Just the tender for storage.

I bought one after the purchase of the car...completely aware it was twice the price of a non-Camaro branded model...but hey...it looks cool!

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closs2sx · 02-15-2018, 11:05 AM

its actually a better unit and is made by ctek. I actually bought a better version of the Ctek than the one that says camaro on it for mine

Badmojo · 02-15-2018, 01:52 PM

Buy a Ctek off Amazon.

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Busted43 · 02-15-2018, 03:14 PM

Ctek here also.

blk04sr · 02-16-2018, 08:38 AM

That is my vote as well, I am going to buy a ctek off Amazon!

ZED SLED · 02-16-2018, 08:48 AM

Yep, I'm using this C-Tek
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Main thing is make sure whatever you get has AGM mode. I believe most of them today do.

sengli · 02-16-2018, 09:10 AM

ITS LIKE THE WHEEL LOCK OPTION FOR $110....WHEN YOU CAN BUY A SET OF WHEEL LOCKS FOR HALF THAT ANYWHERE ELSE. I USE THE BATTERY TENDER BRANDJR'S FOR LIKE $45

blk04sr · 02-16-2018, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Yep, I'm using this C-Tek
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Main thing is make sure whatever you get has AGM mode. I believe most of them today do.

I take it the ZL1 has a AGM battery?

ZED SLED · 02-16-2018, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk04sr

I take it the ZL1 has a AGM battery?

Yes, I believe the SS does as well. In fact, maybe all trims levels.

02-15-2018, 09:02 AM	#1
Retro69 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morgan, UT Posts: 1,359	2018 ZL1 Battery Protection Package? I'm pricing out a 2018 ZL1 and I'm wondering what exactly is the Battery Protection Package option? The description says "Keep your battery in peak condition with this 110-volt battery charger." Is it anything more than a stand-alone charger? __________________

02-15-2018, 09:12 AM	#2
Frisbey Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Whidbey Island, Wa. Posts: 367	I looked at that too, Couldn’t see anything that looked better than the standard battery tenders, This is what I use. Attached Images __________________ 1100 - 10/28/17 Ordered 1100 - 02/02/18 cancelled, Re-ordered from BeckyD 1100 - 02/02/18 \| 3400 - 02/14/18 TPW 2/19 2000 - 02/06/18 \| 4300 - 02/20/18 Built 3000 - 02/07/18 \| 5000 - 03/08/18 At Dealer 3100 - 02/09/18 \| Delivered

02-15-2018, 09:13 AM	#3
Retro69 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morgan, UT Posts: 1,359	Yeah, that's what I am thinking. I already have a charger so it doesn't make sense to order it unless it does something special. __________________

02-15-2018, 09:14 AM	#4
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I have the GM one, it is a battery charger with alligator clips. I bought a Battery Tender at Costco so I could hardwire it to my battery and plug it in with the pigtail connector. Save your money and buy a retail one. If you plan to let your ZL1 sit for more than a month at a time, you will need to keep it on a charger of some kind. https://www.costco.com/Battery-Tende...100241973.html __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

02-15-2018, 09:23 AM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Just the tender for storage. I bought one after the purchase of the car...completely aware it was twice the price of a non-Camaro branded model...but hey...it looks cool! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-15-2018, 11:05 AM	#7
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	its actually a better unit and is made by ctek. I actually bought a better version of the Ctek than the one that says camaro on it for mine __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

02-15-2018, 01:52 PM	#8
Badmojo aka BeastZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NC Posts: 1,103	Buy a Ctek off Amazon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Racing for ALS Youtube Link

02-15-2018, 03:14 PM	#9
Busted43 Drives: 2018 zl1,A10,16 GLC300 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cypress,Tx Posts: 163	Ctek here also. __________________ 2018 ABM,A10 Kooks 2” headers no cats, NW 103 Tb, Kong ported blower with 2.31 pully, Elite E2x catch can, Cordes under hood expansion tank, Flowmaster axle back, Rotofab dry filter,Mustang Dyno # 647whp/674wtq.

02-16-2018, 08:38 AM	#10
blk04sr Drives: N/A Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 53	That is my vote as well, I am going to buy a ctek off Amazon!

02-16-2018, 08:48 AM	#11
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,473 View My Garage	Yep, I'm using this C-Tek https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Main thing is make sure whatever you get has AGM mode. I believe most of them today do. __________________

02-16-2018, 09:10 AM	#12
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	ITS LIKE THE WHEEL LOCK OPTION FOR $110....WHEN YOU CAN BUY A SET OF WHEEL LOCKS FOR HALF THAT ANYWHERE ELSE. I USE THE BATTERY TENDER BRANDJR'S FOR LIKE $45 __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

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