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Recommendation for Battery Maintainer

bbbbbbb40bbbbbbb40 Member Posts: 1
edited December 2024 in General
I recently got a backup car I will not be using often. I have read reviews of battery maintainers and read that they frequently fail, or improperly keep charging continuously, destroying the battery. Does anyone have experience with a brand that has worked well for them? Thanks!
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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,273
    I have a Battery Tender Plus that was replaced four times throughout its ten year warranty, so I can definitely relate to the "frequently fail" thing, but it's never overcharged my battery. I'd probably go with a CTek, they seem to be well regarded.
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,680
    I really like the Duracell DRMC4A. I have a few of these, and one is about seven years old now. It works very well to maintain and to charge, and will typically provide a full charge, even on large batteries, in about 12-18 hours. These can be used via clamps for temporary applications or with installed ringlets for more permanent applications.
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,194
    I bought the cheapest ones I could find at Walmart. About $12 each. Batteries on both cars seem fine. None went dead or blew up.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,322
    CTEK MXS 5.0. I've used it on my Club Sport for several years.

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,105
    My Battery Tender Plus is going on 14 years, no problems.
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