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2ndHump · 01-27-2017, 08:37 AM

Best battery tender for these bad*** ZL1s?!?!

lbls1 · 01-27-2017, 10:25 AM

I use Deltran's smaller battery tender that's waterproof. I can put it under the car, or hang it on a wall. Its a great and durable unit, and I've been using the deltrans for about a decade now with no problems.

sherob · 01-27-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

I use Deltran's smaller battery tender that's waterproof. I can put it under the car, or hang it on a wall. Its a great and durable unit, and I've been using the deltrans for about a decade now with no problems.

+1 I have a Battery Tender Jr... it's over 8 years old, I use for my bike. Never had an issue w/ it.

CamaroFred · 01-27-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sherob

+1 I have a Battery Tender Jr... it's over 8 years old, I use for my bike. Never had an issue w/ it.

The Jr. has a bit less output than the regular so if you let the battery run down it takes longer to recharge but if you put it on when you know it's going to be parked for a while it works just fine.

lbls1 · 01-27-2017, 10:38 AM

Yes, the smaller units will have less output, but since my car(s) sit for long periods of time it doesn't pose as a problem.

BTW: Tenders are not meant to recharge a dead or badly run down battery. Make sure that you are using the tender on a good battery and that you do not have a power drain issue.

sherob · 01-27-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

The Jr. has a bit less output than the regular so if you let the battery run down it takes longer to recharge but if you put it on when you know it's going to be parked for a while it works just fine.

Yes, I have a charger/jumper for dead/low batteries.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-27-2017, 11:17 AM

Another vote for battery tender

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PJMZL1 · 01-27-2017, 01:27 PM

CTEK 3300. Great product.

STUNNAH · 01-27-2017, 01:38 PM

The cheapest you can find...All your looking for is a low current and some will recharge a drained battery...Beyond that you're just paying for a name...

BossRS4 · 01-27-2017, 01:41 PM

I have been very happy with my Schumacher one. And it was not expensive at all!

DefiantXSoldier · 08-20-2017, 02:15 AM

How are you hooking this up for my fellow C5 members that have CAI intake and Rotofab washer bottles?

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BLU DUCE · 08-20-2017, 06:25 AM

I just hook mine up in the trunk when put up for the winter. Other wise hook it up under the hood. Positive is easy to get to and just find another alternative ground to hook up to.

ZMEnow · 08-20-2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PJMZL1

CTEK 3300. Great product.

+1, no need for a charger any longer..

silversleeper · 08-20-2017, 01:37 PM

I have a black and decker, and tender Jr. I like how they have quick disconnects included. It makes it easier of course.
I've read that constantly charging the battery causes them to fail earlier than if they weren't fed a constant charge. In theory these have circuits that don't charge if they don't need to but I haven't verified that with any measurements.
With that in mind I just turn off my charger from time to time and not leave it on 24/7 all year.

01-27-2017, 08:37 AM	#1
2ndHump Drives: FrostBite Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 35	Battery tender Best battery tender for these bad*** ZL1s?!?!

01-27-2017, 10:25 AM	#2
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,040	I use Deltran's smaller battery tender that's waterproof. I can put it under the car, or hang it on a wall. Its a great and durable unit, and I've been using the deltrans for about a decade now with no problems. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

01-27-2017, 10:38 AM	#5
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,040	Yes, the smaller units will have less output, but since my car(s) sit for long periods of time it doesn't pose as a problem. BTW: Tenders are not meant to recharge a dead or badly run down battery. Make sure that you are using the tender on a good battery and that you do not have a power drain issue. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

01-27-2017, 11:17 AM	#7
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,234 View My Garage	Another vote for battery tender Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

01-27-2017, 01:27 PM	#8
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	CTEK 3300. Great product. __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

01-27-2017, 01:38 PM	#9
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	The cheapest you can find...All your looking for is a low current and some will recharge a drained battery...Beyond that you're just paying for a name... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

01-27-2017, 01:41 PM	#10
BossRS4 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 228	I have been very happy with my Schumacher one. And it was not expensive at all! __________________ 2013 Yellow Camaro ZL1 Purchased: (9/24/16) 5% Tint All Around 45% Tint on Windshield Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake Oracle Afterburner Tail Lights Oracle LED Sidemarkers RDP Tune TSP Long Tube Headers Forza Componenti 3-Way Exhaust Controller ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill

08-20-2017, 02:15 AM	#11
DefiantXSoldier Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/1LE NPP Recaros Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 323 View My Garage	How are you hooking this up for my fellow C5 members that have CAI intake and Rotofab washer bottles? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

08-20-2017, 06:25 AM	#12
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I just hook mine up in the trunk when put up for the winter. Other wise hook it up under the hood. Positive is easy to get to and just find another alternative ground to hook up to. __________________

08-20-2017, 01:37 PM	#14
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,493	I have a black and decker, and tender Jr. I like how they have quick disconnects included. It makes it easier of course. I've read that constantly charging the battery causes them to fail earlier than if they weren't fed a constant charge. In theory these have circuits that don't charge if they don't need to but I haven't verified that with any measurements. With that in mind I just turn off my charger from time to time and not leave it on 24/7 all year.