On Board Battery Maintainer / Charger install

[Altitude2020]

Show me your on board battery charger / maintainer. I'm looking at the Noco Genius 5 x 1. I was thinking of placing the unit under the drivers side footwell with some sort of hinge spring bracket to drop down to use and push up when not used. Then running a trailer hitch wiring bracket to the rear of the Jeep bumper.

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[JasonInDLH]

I have mine setup like this for the time being. I have my Jeep apart while I do some audio work and will be moving it off the battery to a better location. The plug in the cowl works excellent. I keep it plugged in whenever it’s parked.

The tab in the next photo looks like it’s digging into the wire, but it’s not even close….

 

[Altitude2020]

I have mine setup like this for the time being. I have my Jeep apart while I do some audio work and will be moving it off the battery to a better location. The plug in the cowl works excellent. I keep it plugged in whenever it’s parked.

The tab in the next photo looks like it’s digging into the wire, but it’s not even close….

Looks good, I read your post and figured I should see other installs so I created this thread. I was thinking adding the plug to the rear bumper on a 7 pin trailer bracket. The unit placed in the driver or passenger side for quick removal to use on other batteries. The logistics of getting the wires through the firewall seems to be an issue. The passenger side firewall groet has the aux wires and I read that a person actually tore up some aux switch wires and the repair was labour intensive. So drivers side firewall maybe possible. I would run the extension without the female adaptervthrough the firewall gromet and terminate the extension inside the cab of the Jeep. That may work.

 

[chicknwaffles]

Wow. these are all far more complicated than they need to be.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0128-Maintain-Damaging/dp/B00068XCQU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3DS9S8WY6T6YI&keywords=battery+tender&qid=1674995475&sprefix=battery+tender,aps,129&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&psc=1&smid=AC0UA62Z9ZBMG&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSjlRT1VLODlLTUM2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM4NDExNFpVRkQ2TTRBME9MJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNDI2MDNUT1oxVUdHREZEUFgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

mount quick connect to battery. it's only 1.5 feet long so you do have to purchase a 6 foot extension.

run to front back or side of jeep. plug into maintainer cord whenever you want.

mine runs from battery to the back of the front bumper. just a quick little connect when i want to plug the maintainer on.

there is zero reason to mount the entire device on the jeep.

 

[Altitude2020]

Wow. these are all far more complicated than they need to be.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0128-Maintain-Damaging/dp/B00068XCQU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3DS9S8WY6T6YI&keywords=battery+tender&qid=1674995475&sprefix=battery+tender,aps,129&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&psc=1&smid=AC0UA62Z9ZBMG&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSjlRT1VLODlLTUM2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM4NDExNFpVRkQ2TTRBME9MJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNDI2MDNUT1oxVUdHREZEUFgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

mount quick connect to battery. it's only 1.5 feet long so you do have to purchase a 6 foot extension.

run to front back or side of jeep. plug into maintainer cord whenever you want.

mine runs from battery to the back of the front bumper. just a quick little connect when i want to plug the maintainer on.

there is zero reason to mount the entire device on the jeep.

I guess you do not see the need. However I travel to various places and stay various amounts of time. From 32 degree celsius weather to minus 40 degree celsius. So remember that charger lol. I would rather have it in the Jeep and forget about the extension cord. Oh, wait I can carry an extra. Your opinion is based on your needs and not understanding the reasoning behind the question. On another note, I would never buy another battery tender. Personal experience.

 

[chicknwaffles]

I guess you do not see the need. However I travel to various places and stay various amounts of time. From 32 degree celsius weather to minus 40 degree celsius. So remember that charger lol. I would rather have it in the Jeep and forget about the extension cord. Oh, wait I can carry an extra. Your opinion is based on your needs and not understanding the reasoning behind the question. On another note, I would never buy another battery tender. Personal experience.

rock on

 

[Rhinebeck01]

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On another note, I would never buy another battery tender. Personal experience.

@Altitude2020

Indeed, steer clear of the Battery Tender Plus for your JL..

Do consider a Noco 10 versus the Noco 5. A Noco 10, has tad bit bigger footprint, costs a few more $ when buying it .... but it will better serve you.

I like a few other's here over the last 4+ years found, felt, the low amp output charger / maintainers did just not have what it took to lets say, keep the JL's Main battery up to snuff... to keep it maintained/keep it healthy... or to do it in a timely manner even if it could.

For me though, I did see for myself that my Deltran Battery Tender Plus never was able to charge up my JL's Main battery like a Noco 10 can.. (I use a Noco 10 or both Main and Aux)

I know that there are far better charger /maintainers to use then a Noco but the Noco 10 has done enough lets say...so it has kept me with it, versus moving on to a pricier, superior charger / maintainer.

Note: I have 2 Deltran Battery Tender Pluses.... a very decent, reliable, low amp output charger/maintainer. I have them in use on Harley's and they work well on the motorcycle batteries on those bikes. I have had the Deltran's for years. Bought them years ago from the guy in Deland, Florida ....... from the guy himself that started Deltran, the company.

 

[Altitude2020]

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@Altitude2020

Indeed, steer clear of the Battery Tender Plus for your JL..

Do consider a Noco 10 versus the Noco 5. A Noco 10, has tad bit bigger footprint, costs a few more $ when buying it .... but it will better serve you.

I like a few other's here over the last 4+ years found, felt, the low amp output charger / maintainers did just not have what it took to lets say, keep the JL's Main battery up to snuff... to keep it maintained/keep it healthy... or to do it in a timely manner even if it could.

For me though, I did see for myself that my Deltran Battery Tender Plus never was able to charge up my JL's Main battery like a Noco 10 can.. (I use a Noco 10 or both Main and Aux)

I know that there are far better charger /maintainers to use then a Noco but the Noco 10 has done enough lets say...so it has kept me with it, versus moving on to a pricier, superior charger / maintainer.

Note: I have 2 Deltran Battery Tender Pluses.... a very decent, reliable, low amp output charger/maintainer. I have them in use on Harley's and they work well on the motorcycle batteries on those bikes. I have had the Deltran's for years. Bought them years ago from the guy in Deland, Florida ....... from the guy himself that started Deltran, the company.

 

[Altitude2020]

I like the 10, however the unit I'm looking at is the 5x1 for size and configuration. The Pro is much smaller than the Genius, but getting the positive and negative wires to the battery is not easily possible. The Genius 5x1 have quick disconnect extension. So from either the passenger or driver side the wires will have to be extended. If I need to use the charger for other batteries it will be easier to remove. Took me awhile to look at the differences. The Genius 10x1 is a big unit.

 

[Soggybottomboy]

Rhinebeck01 -
Why stay clear of the Battery Tender Plus for a JL?

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[chicknwaffles]

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@Altitude2020

Indeed, steer clear of the Battery Tender Plus for your JL..

Do consider a Noco 10 versus the Noco 5. A Noco 10, has tad bit bigger footprint, costs a few more $ when buying it .... but it will better serve you.

I like a few other's here over the last 4+ years found, felt, the low amp output charger / maintainers did just not have what it took to lets say, keep the JL's Main battery up to snuff... to keep it maintained/keep it healthy... or to do it in a timely manner even if it could.

For me though, I did see for myself that my Deltran Battery Tender Plus never was able to charge up my JL's Main battery like a Noco 10 can.. (I use a Noco 10 or both Main and Aux)

I know that there are far better charger /maintainers to use then a Noco but the Noco 10 has done enough lets say...so it has kept me with it, versus moving on to a pricier, superior charger / maintainer.

Note: I have 2 Deltran Battery Tender Pluses.... a very decent, reliable, low amp output charger/maintainer. I have them in use on Harley's and they work well on the motorcycle batteries on those bikes. I have had the Deltran's for years. Bought them years ago from the guy in Deland, Florida ....... from the guy himself that started Deltran, the company.

so bar none. what is the best battery maintainer? money is no object?

I use the battery tender plus. Other than they seem to die after a few years they have charged every car or truck just fine.

so i'm calling bullshi%% on not being able to charge a JL adequately
this vehicle is not special

 

[Altitude2020]

so bar none. what is the best battery maintainer? money is no object?

I use the battery tender plus. Other than they seem to die after a few years they have charged every car or truck just fine.

so i'm calling bullshi%% on not being able to charge a JL.
this vehicle is not special

Where does it state the JL cannot be charged?

 

[chicknwaffles]

Where does it state the JL cannot be charged?

nowhere

 

[Jebiruph]

so bar none. what is the best battery maintainer? money is no object?

I use the battery tender plus. Other than they seem to die after a few years they have charged every car or truck just fine.

so i'm calling bullshi%% on not being able to charge a JL adequately
this vehicle is not special

The is a plethora of information on this site regarding battery manufacture charging rate recommendations that support @Rhinebeck01 's comment.

 

[chicknwaffles]

The is a plethora of information on this site regarding battery manufacture charging rate recommendations that support @Rhinebeck01 's comment.

oh a plethora!!

yeah don't agree.

change my mind

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