timn1984
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- First Name
- Tim
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- Louisville, KY
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- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2018 JL Sahara,Dodge Journey 2012, Toyota Camry 2015
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Sounds like I need a trickle charger. Any idea on which one? And are they easy to install? I like the idea of the quick disconnect cable. I’m a fairly capable person but am new to fixing jeeps. Any guidance on installation would be helpful.@timn1984
The more you say, the more, I feel you are a poster boy for having and routinely using a trickle charger.
With all those short trips, 30 miles a week driving the JL, multiple times the vehicle is started, Uconnect using 12v, etc, etc.... and the JL's alternator just isn't given enough drive time to charge up the Aux battery. Then the JL is sitting lots and while sitting it is always using some 12v power... ......Again, you are undoubtedly a poster child for trickle charging.
Consider getting a decent trickle charger ($45+-) and also installing the quick disconnect cable that comes with it. Now, connect the trickle charger for a few hours every week or so. I've suggested this to other's here and they .... after a few weeks pm'd and said... no more “ESS not ready battery charging”.
In closing, my feeling is, especially, a JL owner ..... needs a decent battery trickle charger and a quality set of battery jumper cables in their arsenal.
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