I have a ford truck that sits most of the time, is there any way to slow the battery from going dead
2007-08-26 08:12:55 · 4 answers · asked by kyleolga 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In the warmer times of the year, disconnect the negative battery cable. In the coldest months of the year, pull the battery and store it in a warm area (back porch, garage, etc.) Set the battery on a piece of wood to keep it off your concrete floor (small piece of 1 x 8, or 2x6) so as to prevent the battery being drained. I don't know how the concrete drains the juice from the battery, I just know it does.
2007-08-26 08:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by john_r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A battery tender will keep the battery at a full charge.The battery tender is eazy to install and can be found in most motorcycle shops.The tender uses a low charge rate and shuts off when the battery is fully charged.cost around 50 dollars and will last a real long time.Hope this helps.
2007-08-26 18:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can keep up that battery. Invest in an inexpensive charger called a Float Charger. This type of charger will maintain the battery without drying it out by over-charging it.
2007-08-26 15:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by butch 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a smart charger that you can leave connected all the time
or connect a 12v solar panel via a diode
2007-08-26 15:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋