Thread: Thoughts on using Battery Tender plus

The time the battery is at less than a full charge causes damage, even while it's being recharged. It's better for battery life to have a charger that will get them recharged overnight. 5A will do, but 10A is a good rate.

I'm a believer in battery tenders. I keep one on my Harley all winter and one on my 4 wheeler year round. However, it is my understanding that they are not intended to be a battery charger but a battery maintainer when the battery is at or near full charge. Check the operating instructions. I do believe they increase the life of the batteries when used properly.

Originally Posted by Il Duckshewterzdad

I'm a believer in battery tenders. I keep one on my Harley all winter and one on my 4 wheeler year round. However, it is my understanding that they are not intended to be a battery charger but a battery maintainer when the battery is at or near full charge. Check the operating instructions. I do believe they increase the life of the batteries when used properly.

X2 on Harley, mowers and 4 wheeler. need a charger for trolling battery.

Catfan is right on. when I get back from lake I put a 6 amp charger on the trolling battery charge it up. I have two trickle chargers fixed in boat one for cranking one for trolling batterys ran to a water tight junction plug hook up drop cord and batterys stay maintained I have had no problems. just my 2 cent worth.