I've heard that with all of the electronics in the C5 and C6, thebattery can get drained if not charged in two to three weeks.Like Dad above, I expect to use my C6 all winter except when the roadsare sloppy and salty, which here on Long Island can last for over twoweeks at a time. So, what are the thoughts on trickle chargers - prosor cons and any cautions. Any recommended models, or models to avoid?Thanks.

I've found that as a rule of thumb start the car between 3 weeks to 1 month .The colder the temp. in your garage the more I try to go 3weeks, I have a detached garage,so if the outside at 20 or below ,I follow what I typed above. 93 ZR1, 02 ragtop.

Trickle Charging?

Oct 27, 2006 22 Replies

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Wood Butcher 19 years ago

Has anyone ever thried a charger from CTEK ?

A show on SPEED (Dream Car Garage) spoke highly of them.

Thanks for any comments.

Art

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W. Moore 19 years ago

Battery Tender is a brand name for a "float charger". You can buy a "float charger" at other places for less $ than Battery Tender that does the same job; i.e.. Harley shops sell Battery Tender because their new AGM ( absorbed glass mat) batteries must not be overcharged and require a "float" system. You can go to a Suzuki shop and buy a "float" charger made by Yuasa (largest battery manufacturer) for about 1/2 the price and it does the same job. I use it for my bikes and my '75 Vette. Just switch it around from machine to machine and I haven't bought a battery in a long time.

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'Key 19 years ago

see your point Dad. believe you're talking about a different Harbor Freight charger than I have. the trickle charge light on the Harbor Freight charger I have never goes out. don't believe its a float charger, just a charge/trickle charger. I looked on Harbor Freights page

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the one I have is no longer offered. g'day

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