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Jarvin · 10-06-2011, 06:33 PM

Hello,

my Camaro is the first car which I will not drive in the wintertime.
I have read, in an other treat, that there are Trickle Charger. I have never heard from a Trickle Charger or needed something like that. Because till now I drove all my cars over the whole year.
Can somebody recommend me a good Trickle Charger?

At Amazone I have found a Trickle Charger for the cigarette lighter:
http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SP-...941479&sr=1-87

Can I use a device like that for my Camaro?

Thank you very much in advance for your answers.

Mr Twisty · 10-06-2011, 07:43 PM

Trickle charger should plug into a wall outlet. El-cheapo works fine... Walmart or parts store is a good place to look, shouldn't be over $30.

[edit] I see you're in Germany, just make sure it's good with your household current.

bajamoon · 10-06-2011, 09:42 PM

Don't use a charger on the camaro but I use battery tenders on my bikes. Never had a problem with them in years.

Jarvin · 10-07-2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

I see you're in Germany, just make sure it's good with your household current.

Thank you for your advice. I have totally forgot to think on our household current.

hypurone · 10-07-2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajamoon

Don't use a charger on the camaro but I use battery tenders on my bikes. Never had a problem with them in years.

+1 Battery Tender FTW... I have them on both bikes AND the Camaro.... you can hook to the + post under the hood and to the stud that holds the airbox right next to the + post.

calbert1999 · 10-07-2011, 08:44 AM

I use a battery tender as well. It permanently attaches directly to the battery and latches underneath with a L hook. You basically run an extension, and plug it in and that's it. There are small ports (holes) on the trunk floor with plastic grommets. You just pull out the grommet and run the extension cord through the port hole.

http://batterytender.com/automotive.html

Stingr69 · 10-11-2011, 09:30 AM

I have several Shumacher battery tenders. They work great.

-Mark.

Badbubba · 10-11-2011, 11:13 AM

Battery Tender makes a great product. Most electrical devices are 50hz(Europe)/60 hz compatible. Although, you need to check the household voltage (usually 220V Europe) and plug layout.

Jarvin · 10-13-2011, 09:00 AM

very much for all your replies.

I have decided me for a Battery Tender product and have ordered it a few minutes ago.:

http://batterytender.com/automotive/...emisphere.html

I think an american product is the best for my american car.

calbert1999 · 10-13-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarvin

very much for all your replies.

I have decided me for a Battery Tender product and have ordered it a few minutes ago.:

http://batterytender.com/automotive/...emisphere.html

I think an american product is the best for my american car.

Lucky guy you can drive that car as fast and as hard as you want. We have to drive under 100kph most of the time.
I know you have some awesome tracks out there. Do you take it on tracks often?

Jarvin · 10-13-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Lucky guy you can drive that car as fast and as hard as you want. We have to drive under 100kph most of the time.
I know you have some awesome tracks out there. Do you take it on tracks often?

Yes, that's true but high speed is not so important for me (I bought the car due to its appearance.) and the tracks are far away. If I drive on a highway/Autobahn then I mostly drive between 130kph - 150kph. Gas is not exactly cheap in Germany.

The higher the speed the higher is the risk to get rock chips or worse something breaks. And a big problem what I have is, that I have no garage till now and it is quite difficult to get replacement parts. Before I had the car, I told to myself - no problem if I need a replacement parts, then I order it in the US. But unfortunately it is not so easy as I thought.

By the way, you are the lucky guy. I would trade high speed for a life in Canada or the USA if I could.

Jarvin · 10-18-2011, 01:56 PM

Today I have received my Battery Charger.
And now I need your help again.

Can I mount the charging cable as it is shown in the picture?
Or do I have to attach the cable direct to the battery?

I'm sure that is a stupid question. Sorry.

bajamoon · 10-18-2011, 01:58 PM

^^^ I think you should connect it straight to the battery. Not sure it will work that way

hypurone · 10-18-2011, 02:25 PM

Yes. I have mine done in a similar way. I used the + post in your pic and the stud that held the rear of the stock airbox which is right next to the + post. Has worked perfectly for 2 years now...

10-06-2011, 06:33 PM	#1
Jarvin Drives: 2011/2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 210 View My Garage	Trickle Charger Hello, my Camaro is the first car which I will not drive in the wintertime. I have read, in an other treat, that there are Trickle Charger. I have never heard from a Trickle Charger or needed something like that. Because till now I drove all my cars over the whole year. Can somebody recommend me a good Trickle Charger? At Amazone I have found a Trickle Charger for the cigarette lighter: http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SP-...941479&sr=1-87 Can I use a device like that for my Camaro? Thank you very much in advance for your answers. __________________ Life is too short to drive ugly cars!

10-06-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	Trickle charger should plug into a wall outlet. El-cheapo works fine... Walmart or parts store is a good place to look, shouldn't be over $30. [edit] I see you're in Germany, just make sure it's good with your household current. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

10-11-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	Battery Tender makes a great product. Most electrical devices are 50hz(Europe)/60 hz compatible. Although, you need to check the household voltage (usually 220V Europe) and plug layout. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

10-13-2011, 09:00 AM	#9
Jarvin Drives: 2011/2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 210 View My Garage	very much for all your replies. I have decided me for a Battery Tender product and have ordered it a few minutes ago.: http://batterytender.com/automotive/...emisphere.html I think an american product is the best for my american car. __________________ Life is too short to drive ugly cars!

10-18-2011, 01:56 PM	#12
Jarvin Drives: 2011/2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 210 View My Garage	Today I have received my Battery Charger. And now I need your help again. Can I mount the charging cable as it is shown in the picture? Or do I have to attach the cable direct to the battery? I'm sure that is a stupid question. Sorry. __________________ Life is too short to drive ugly cars!

10-06-2011, 09:42 PM	#3
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Don't use a charger on the camaro but I use battery tenders on my bikes. Never had a problem with them in years.

10-07-2011, 08:44 AM	#6
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,863	I use a battery tender as well. It permanently attaches directly to the battery and latches underneath with a L hook. You basically run an extension, and plug it in and that's it. There are small ports (holes) on the trunk floor with plastic grommets. You just pull out the grommet and run the extension cord through the port hole. http://batterytender.com/automotive.html

10-11-2011, 09:30 AM	#7
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I have several Shumacher battery tenders. They work great. -Mark.

10-18-2011, 01:58 PM	#13
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	^^^ I think you should connect it straight to the battery. Not sure it will work that way

10-18-2011, 02:25 PM	#14
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	Yes. I have mine done in a similar way. I used the + post in your pic and the stud that held the rear of the stock airbox which is right next to the + post. Has worked perfectly for 2 years now... __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

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