Best battery tender

[sobeit69]

I am searching for the best battery tender for 2019 Rubicon. 3.6
storing Jeep in garage till spring~ Have other older vehicles that have already been rusted do to rough Chicago weather and over use of road salts

There are sooo many out there and even my dealer could Not recommend one.

i would prefer to plug into Cig liter and then plug into wall live corvettes can.

Noco $50 to $100...sale on woot right now for $35
Ctek $150 ( same company makes for Corvette)
battery tender Jr. $30 to $100

thanks Guys...and Gals !!

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[TimmH]

I've stuck with the Battery Tender's which I use for the motorcycle, had another I kept on the Mustang when I still had it.

 

[Pingbling23]

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tend...2&pf_rd_r=8YWRN85RW5381PKEJQGE&qid=1573687850

i use these on my SxS, boat, and truck and they do well.

 

[WranglerMan]

I’ve used a Deltran Tender Plus for over a year and have had no issues.

Battery Tender Plus 12V, 1.25A Battery Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00068XCQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_n7jZDbE1TB526

 

[SecondTJ]

I’ve used battery tender jr for years. Great product.

 

[rustyshakelford]

We installed a noco under the hood

Brett

 

[digitalbliss]

Deltran battery tender for me. I use a waterproof one for keeping my campers battery charged up.

 

[Agent47]

I’m a fan of CTEK. Lots of car manufacturers brand CTEK’s chargers as their own too. You don’t need to spend over $100 for one though. MXS 5.0 is more than enough for almost anyone, and it’s only $70 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-40-206-5-0-12-Battery-Charger/dp/B00CD44RQO

 

[KIVO]

Ctek down here. I usually combine it with a build in extension lead, which can - depending on where you put its end - allow you to dis- and connect the ting without even opening the car, and to switch between multiple vehicles. Note, a tender its main purpose it to keep a battery in good condition, not to charge it (though it does so). I do not have a real dedicated charger, as no need to with the tender keeping the batteries in up and running condition. Do have a Noco Genius booster, but that thing is only used to help others out...

 

[sobeit69]

Ctek down here. I usually combine it with a build in extension lead, which can - depending on where you put its end - allow you to dis- and connect the ting without even opening the car, and to switch between multiple vehicles. Note, a tender its main purpose it to keep a battery in good condition, not to charge it (though it does so). I do not have a real dedicated charger, as no need to with the tender keeping the batteries in up and running condition. Do have a Noco Genius booster, but that thing is only used to help others out...

I ended up buying the noco 3500 . Was $30 on sale from Academy.com ...but also on woot.com

was really planning on ctek but when. I contacted the company they only commended ones that were $130 and $170.
I didn’t pay that much for their rebranded one for a corvette.

I wanted to use the cigarette adapter, but not sure if any of the Jeep ones always have current. I think that’s required to use that feature instead of direct battery connections

 

[sobeit69]

I’m a fan of CTEK. Lots of car manufacturers brand CTEK’s chargers as their own too. You don’t need to spend over $100 for one though. MXS 5.0 is more than enough for almost anyone, and it’s only $70 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-40-206-5-0-12-Battery-Charger/dp/B00CD44RQO

Do you connect it to with a cigarette feed or direct to battery...

 

[Agent47]

Do you connect it to with a cigarette feed or direct to battery...

It can be used either way, as it has a quick disconnect. You will need to buy this accessory if you want it to connect to the outlet though.

https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-263-Comfort-Connect-Plug/dp/B0016LA5O8

 

[BrntWS6]

We installed a noco under the hood

Brett

I was looking at the same one but was not sure where to mount it. How is the hood clearance there?

 

[mazeppa]

Just seen this option for connecting directly to the OBDII port to maintain the battery charge.

 

[rustyshakelford]

I was looking at the same one but was not sure where to mount it. How is the hood clearance there?

Honestly, I didn’t study the specs when I ordered it. It’s very large and barely fits. It hits the under hood insulation a little. I wouldn’t suggest the one I bought as it’s way overkill but the noco line has been great quality to us.

Brett

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