Quick disconnect trickle charger

[Socalx09]

I am trying to find the easiest way to put the Suburban on a trickle charger. It sits for weeks at a time and I forget to turn it on until the alarm system tells me the battery is low. I got the alarm this morning and It barely started, so I need to do something. The Suburban is parked along a wall. The battery is on wall side with no walk around room. So you can't easily get to the battery clips. I have read you can't start the car on the trickle charger on either so I can't back it up to reach. Is there any product that doesn't require me getting a step stool out and reaching across the hood to remove the alligator clips?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Buy a battery tender junior. It comes with a fused dongle with ring terminals to bolt to the battery so it just plugs in. Leave the dongle hanging out of the hood, and just plug in the charger.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0123-Junior-Charger/dp/B000CITK8S/ref=asc_df_B000CITK8S/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198093653755&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6279881307794129124&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031565&hvtargid=pla-370669784302&psc=1

They sell an extension cable if the 6' cable on the charger is not long enough.

 

[braindead]

Get a battery maintainer and put it on a timer so it only turns on for about an hour or two a day

 

[coolchange]

Battery clips? Hard wire it and run the pig tail where it’s convenient.

 

[RogerThat99]

Maybe get a jumper box also. I understand the batteries need to be maintained also.

I recently bought the Noco Boost HD GB70. Works great. It easily started my boat after sitting with dead batteries for about 8 months.

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[Socalx09]

Buy a battery tender junior. It comes with a fused dongle with ring terminals to bolt to the battery so it just plugs in. Leave the dongle hanging out of the hood, and just plug in the charger.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0123-Junior-Charger/dp/B000CITK8S/ref=asc_df_B000CITK8S/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198093653755&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6279881307794129124&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031565&hvtargid=pla-370669784302&psc=1

They sell an extension cable if the 6' cable on the charger is not long enough.

Thank you! Thats exactly what I was looking for! I will get the extension as well just in case.

 

[Socalx09]

Maybe get a jumper box also. I understand the batteries need to be maintained also.

I recently bought the Noco Boost HD GB70. Works great. It easily started my boat after sitting with dead batteries for about 8 months.

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The jumper box is a good idea as well since there's no way I can get another car next to it to jump it. Thanks!

 

[J&k beer can]

LOF is right.
I have those battery tenders on everything.. some of mine are 15plus years old and work no problem....
bolt the cord to battery thermals and zip tie the wire so it dont get in fan and have it come out the bottom of the engine bay. they have a cap that seals it..

 

[Maestro]

Have the battery tested, a tender is not made to charge a fully drained battery. This could possibly damage the unit. Do not use a trickle charger as they usually stay on constantly and will overcharge a battery. Battery tenders are good for the price.

 

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NOCO GENIUS2D, 2-Amp Direct-Mount Onboard Charger, 12V Battery Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, and Battery Desulfator with Temperature Compensation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3QSMF9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_N1NW2735BCGDS5HE2S92

NOCO GCP1 15 Amp AC Port Plug, 125 Volt Power Inlet Socket, and Waterproof Electrical Outlet Receptacle Box with 16-Inch Integrated Outdoor Extension Cord https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ANV81S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P0X77WHH258RK1P41B70

 

[LazyLavey]

Possibly plug into the 12v assy (cig lighter). don't know about the modern electronics but I do that with my boat and Beetle... works like a charm

using a battery tender

 

[Socalx09]

Finally got the extension. Routed the cable below the grill on the bottom tow hook so it’s a place that is easily reachable when parked. So it’s mostly out of sight and easy to plug into the wall adapter. Very happy with it so far. Thank you for the help!