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06-10-2014, 10:46 AM
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06-10-2014, 12:09 PM
#24
Drifting
I would not leave a tender on it that long unattended. I would fully charge the battery then remove it from the car and store it in a place that won't freeze. Cover the car and put baggies over the exhaust ports so mice won't nest in them. Over inflate the tires to 38lbs and cover it. A mouse trap or two won't hurt under the car. Cover and walk away.
The battery tender should condition the battery while keeping it topped off. However, knowing electronic devices, and my fear of fire or any other disaster, I wouldn't trust being away for so long with something like that connected to my car. Just my own opinion. Good luck and god's speed!
06-10-2014, 12:19 PM
#25
Last dumb question about the tender. If I want to give the tender a break, can I just pull the plug out of the wall and leave the other adapter in the cigarette lighter or do both plugs have to be removed. I can have my wife plug it in every other week if you guys think that is the right thing to do...Thanks
06-10-2014, 02:50 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
06-10-2014, 06:37 PM
#27
Not sure, but believe the myth of a concrete floor being harmful to a battery was proven quite a few years back to be just that.....a myth. And store your battery in the tub or shower ???....really.