Battery Tender Install - Page 4

XNZT38 · 11-09-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1hprush

Thanks to forum member Glen e for the install suggestion. Here are some pics that I took today during my install.
Remove the cover that's next to the fuse box. Push down on the tabs and lift. Attach your (+) feed to one of the empty post, I used the 4th post, and attached the (-) feed to the negative bolt, and then snap the cover back in place. I ran the cord through the hood latch and out through the front grill. Enjoy!

What Battery Tender do you recommend?

1hprush · 11-10-2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by XNZT38

What Battery Tender do you recommend?

Battery Tender Plus

Invertalon · 11-10-2020, 08:10 AM

CTEK, for sure. After all my research, they are the 'standard' as far as battery tender quality go (they also make the "GM/Camaro Tender, FYI).

CTEK MXS 5.0 - https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-40-206-5.../dp/B00CD44RQO

Used it yesterday on mine, just plugged into the terminals under the hood. Not storing the car, but was curious what type of charging/topping off it would do to the battery, which is only 3 months old and 1,000 miles on the ODO.

It still did a few hours of bulk charging (up to 80%) and then a few more hours at the lower current charge up to 100% before going into the 'pulse/hold' stage. Surprised it needed as much time as it did, honestly!

Great device just to have, even if not storing your car long term. Use it on our Mazda 3 beater every few weeks which is driven maybe once or twice a week to take the dog to the park and back (shorter trip). Relatively inexpensive maintenance item.

avalonandl · 11-10-2020, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by XNZT38

What Battery Tender do you recommend?

Battery Minder 1500 which include the de-sulfurator mode.....

ember1205 · 11-10-2020, 09:05 AM

I have three Schneider tenders and a Battery Tender Junior that all work just fine. The important thing is to research to ensure that they are able to correctly charge and maintain the AGM batteries that are in our cars (most seem to be able to do this). The smaller ones will simply charge more slowly. I used the Junior on an older Accord that had been sitting. With it's 3/4A output, it took close to two days to get the battery fully charged because the car had been sitting for more than a couple of months with zero use in colder weather.

MoreSpeed · 01-26-2021, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl

Battery Minder 1500 which include the de-sulfurator mode.....

I use this as well. I also bought the 12 volt battery adapter so I just plug it into the cigarette lighter. Makes it impossible to forget it is plugged in and try to drive away. I like to low voltage aspect of this unit as a tender. It is not meant to quickly jump start a dead battery.

joekd · 01-26-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreSpeed

I also bought the 12 volt battery adapter so I just plug it into the cigarette lighter

I did that on my last car but the Camaro lighter plug doesnt stay hot with ignition off so I connected leads directly to the battery

splatrd · 01-27-2021, 12:04 PM

I always add tender to my vehicles, with several to drive some sit for a while. I found these SAE sockets from the solar panel and RV industry that make for a nice clean install without just leaving a cord hanging. Just be careful about the polarity.

The flange has 4 holes to either screw or zip tie to a grille bar.

http://www.solarseller.com/low_volta...extensions.htm

GroundhogSS · 01-27-2021, 04:18 PM

Thanks splatrd. Great tip.

Wuiquen · 03-15-2021, 09:45 PM

What size nuts is the nut required for post #4 on the positive side?

BlackbeastSS2 · 03-15-2021, 10:17 PM

I installed my tender by the battery and hooked up a plug outlet bottom right rear. You can’t even see it unless you get down and look under the car.

Ron2ss · 03-15-2021, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

I installed my tender by the battery and hooked up a plug outlet bottom right rear. You can’t even see it unless you get down and look under the car.

Nice install!

ember1205 · 03-16-2021, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wuiquen

What size nuts is the nut required for post #4 on the positive side?

There are a few folks that posted in this thread that they used #M6.

Wuiquen · 03-16-2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

I installed my tender by the battery and hooked up a plug outlet bottom right rear. You can’t even see it unless you get down and look under the car.

Nice .. i would be afraid to forget and drive off with it connected

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01-27-2021, 12:04 PM	#50
splatrd Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 21	SAE Socket I always add tender to my vehicles, with several to drive some sit for a while. I found these SAE sockets from the solar panel and RV industry that make for a nice clean install without just leaving a cord hanging. Just be careful about the polarity. The flange has 4 holes to either screw or zip tie to a grille bar. http://www.solarseller.com/low_volta...extensions.htm Attached Images Last edited by splatrd; 01-27-2021 at 12:06 PM. Reason: typo

01-27-2021, 04:18 PM	#51
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,931	Thanks splatrd. Great tip. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

03-15-2021, 09:45 PM	#52
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	What size nuts is the nut required for post #4 on the positive side? __________________

03-15-2021, 10:17 PM	#53
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	I installed my tender by the battery and hooked up a plug outlet bottom right rear. You can’t even see it unless you get down and look under the car. Attached Images __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

11-10-2020, 08:10 AM	#45
Invertalon Drives: 2021 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Cleveland Posts: 299	CTEK, for sure. After all my research, they are the 'standard' as far as battery tender quality go (they also make the "GM/Camaro Tender, FYI). CTEK MXS 5.0 - https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-40-206-5.../dp/B00CD44RQO Used it yesterday on mine, just plugged into the terminals under the hood. Not storing the car, but was curious what type of charging/topping off it would do to the battery, which is only 3 months old and 1,000 miles on the ODO. It still did a few hours of bulk charging (up to 80%) and then a few more hours at the lower current charge up to 100% before going into the 'pulse/hold' stage. Surprised it needed as much time as it did, honestly! Great device just to have, even if not storing your car long term. Use it on our Mazda 3 beater every few weeks which is driven maybe once or twice a week to take the dog to the park and back (shorter trip). Relatively inexpensive maintenance item.

11-10-2020, 09:05 AM	#47
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	I have three Schneider tenders and a Battery Tender Junior that all work just fine. The important thing is to research to ensure that they are able to correctly charge and maintain the AGM batteries that are in our cars (most seem to be able to do this). The smaller ones will simply charge more slowly. I used the Junior on an older Accord that had been sitting. With it's 3/4A output, it took close to two days to get the battery fully charged because the car had been sitting for more than a couple of months with zero use in colder weather.

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