Battery Charging Location - Page 2

KingLT1 · 10-30-2023, 07:39 AM

You can plug it in under the hood or in the trunk directly to the battery. Under the hood is the easiest and most logical as it doesn't require removing panel clips nor pulling back the liner to access the positive terminal on the battery.

HemiDave · 10-30-2023, 09:45 AM

I connect the tender directly to the terminals under the hood of my ZLE for the entire winter.
ZERO issues.

dfwcowboy · 10-30-2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

I've used the the underhood terminals for years with an Optimate 6 charger, never any issue, it is able to charge at its max amperage (5 amps) via these ports. Closer to the batter would certainly be better, if the positive battery terminal was reachable without messing stuff up, I'd feed voltage in from there.

If I were hooking up such a charger to my car, I'd do it through the front just out of convenience. The cables involved are made to carry hundreds of amps so I'd guess any effect with a charger is going to be minimal. My cars get driven year round so it's not something I have to deal with. Just pointing out why a mechanic might advise to hook up directly to the battery.

DamonZ28 · 10-30-2023, 01:34 PM

I have a battery tender that came with a connector in the middle of the charging cable, similar to what Calgary posted above. I have the cable hanging outside of the access "port" in the liner, so when I need to charge, I just plug in the cable and it's ready to go.

SnakeEyeSS · 11-03-2023, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

I just have a permanent plug and play tether like I have on my bikes, but I have yearly winter storage

I was just looking at getting an extra set of these, I see how it will connect to the Under hood Positive, is the eyelet big enough for the Neg stud underwood also?

I think I'll route the connector to the bottom of the car so I don't need to pop the hood everytime

spdkilz911 · 11-04-2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS

I was just looking at getting an extra set of these, I see how it will connect to the Under hood Positive, is the eyelet big enough for the Neg stud underwood also?

I think I'll route the connector to the bottom of the car so I don't need to pop the hood everytime

I have the Battery Tender Jr. and the eyelet fits the neg stud just fine.

I was also going to run it through the bottom until I saw a post on here that there is a small space by the headlight that works perfect. I ran it through there and it tucks in right between the air inlet and grill.

JSH · 11-04-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ILoveMusic

Question, will be away for 7 weeks and purchased a Battery Tender and wondering if it matters where I connect, battery in trunk, which is a little hard to get to, or OK to connect under hood at fuse block front left? Thanks.

I had no luck charging from under-hood locations. I thought it was charging but it wasn't. I now charge in the trunk using the pos/neg leads that come with my trickle charger.

CalgaryZL1 · 11-04-2023, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DamonZ28

I have a battery tender that came with a connector in the middle of the charging cable, similar to what Calgary posted above. I have the cable hanging outside of the access "port" in the liner, so when I need to charge, I just plug in the cable and it's ready to go.

This is also what I have done, I just have a small two amp battery tender so I plug it in directly to the battery from the trunk

SnakeEyeSS · 11-05-2023, 08:48 PM

I just did this to both of mine.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620872

DansZL1-1LE · 11-06-2023, 07:16 PM

I want to use a trickle charger this winter. I purchased a NOCO Genius 1 charger. It has a 12v mode and an "AGM" mode. Evidently, AGM batteries run at a higher charge. NOCO Support says the 12v mode charges to 14.5v and the AGM mode to 14.8v. Does anyone know what what kind of battery we have? It is supposed to be on the label, but my car is already in storage an hour away or I would just look.

CalgaryZL1 · 11-06-2023, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DansZL1-1LE

I want to use a trickle charger this winter. I purchased a NOCO Genius 1 charger. It has a 12v mode and an "AGM" mode. Evidently, AGM batteries run at a higher charge. NOCO Support says the 12v mode charges to 12.4v and the AGM mode to 12.8v. Does anyone know what what kind of battery we have? It is supposed to be on the label, but my car is already in storage an hour away or I would just look.

My 2020 is AGM

arpad_m · 11-06-2023, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DansZL1-1LE

I want to use a trickle charger this winter. I purchased a NOCO Genius 1 charger. It has a 12v mode and an "AGM" mode. Evidently, AGM batteries run at a higher charge. NOCO Support says the 12v mode charges to 14.5v and the AGM mode to 14.8v. Does anyone know what what kind of battery we have? It is supposed to be on the label, but my car is already in storage an hour away or I would just look.

All 6th gen Camaros have an AGM battery.

SnakeEyeSS · 11-07-2023, 06:38 PM

Just finished my install.

Rock-It Man · 11-09-2023, 12:34 PM

I've always used the under the hood terminals, for 13 years on my 2010 SS and now on my replacement, a 2023 ZL1. There is absolutely no problem doing this.

I use a Battery Tender, which is a smart charger that regulates voltage and current to keep the battery charged but not overcharged during long term storage. I don't think any voltage drop from the remote connection is even a factor for this type of charging. If a connection is inadequate, the device will warn you with simultaneously blinking red and green lights.

The Gen6 positive under the hood post is a bit small for my liking (compared to the Gen5) but everything is working, so no worries.

10-30-2023, 07:39 AM	#15
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,800	You can plug it in under the hood or in the trunk directly to the battery. Under the hood is the easiest and most logical as it doesn't require removing panel clips nor pulling back the liner to access the positive terminal on the battery. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

10-30-2023, 09:45 AM	#16
HemiDave Drives: ZLE/DEMON/GLADIATOR/GSXR1000R/ZX10R Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: New York Posts: 438	I connect the tender directly to the terminals under the hood of my ZLE for the entire winter. ZERO issues. __________________ 2018 Dodge Demon #1399 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 6 speed manual 2023 ZL1 1LE 6 speed manual ************************* 2018 Suzuki GSXR 1000R 2021 Kawasaki ZX10R

10-30-2023, 01:34 PM	#18
DamonZ28 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 528 View My Garage	I have a battery tender that came with a connector in the middle of the charging cable, similar to what Calgary posted above. I have the cable hanging outside of the access "port" in the liner, so when I need to charge, I just plug in the cable and it's ready to go. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS - Riverside Blue, NPP, Magnetic Ride, Sunroof RUXIFEY Smoked LED Side Marker Lights / Black SS emblem on rear bumper / Blue SS vinyl overlay on front bumper emblem / Wildhammer Rear Dark Reflectors / Trim Illusion Gloss Black Door Handle Covers / eBay Black Fuel Door / Screaming Chicken Fender Hash Marks / Color-Matched G2 Caliper Paint RE Audio RFX10D4 10" Sub / Hand-made sub enclosure / Hifonics Zeus ZRX1200.1D amp / JL Audio LoC-22 line output converter / Sub Thump Plug N Play T-Harness With ANC Defeat Harness Kit My Camaro Journal

11-05-2023, 08:48 PM	#23
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 857	I just did this to both of mine. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620872 __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

11-06-2023, 07:16 PM	#24
DansZL1-1LE Drives: Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3	I want to use a trickle charger this winter. I purchased a NOCO Genius 1 charger. It has a 12v mode and an "AGM" mode. Evidently, AGM batteries run at a higher charge. NOCO Support says the 12v mode charges to 14.5v and the AGM mode to 14.8v. Does anyone know what what kind of battery we have? It is supposed to be on the label, but my car is already in storage an hour away or I would just look. Last edited by DansZL1-1LE; 11-06-2023 at 07:37 PM.

11-07-2023, 06:38 PM	#27
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 857	Just finished my install. __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

11-09-2023, 12:34 PM	#28
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	I've always used the under the hood terminals, for 13 years on my 2010 SS and now on my replacement, a 2023 ZL1. There is absolutely no problem doing this. I use a Battery Tender, which is a smart charger that regulates voltage and current to keep the battery charged but not overcharged during long term storage. I don't think any voltage drop from the remote connection is even a factor for this type of charging. If a connection is inadequate, the device will warn you with simultaneously blinking red and green lights. The Gen6 positive under the hood post is a bit small for my liking (compared to the Gen5) but everything is working, so no worries.

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