01-15-2022, 09:45 AM | #1 |
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Trickle Charger
My G80 is not my daily driver. In the 9 months I've had the car I've put 3500 miles on it taking drives on weekends.
Because of weather and other commitments I have not been able to drive the M3 for three weeks, and likely won't for another two. Is there a BMW approved or recommended trickle charger anyone is using? FWIW I tried to search but repeatedly got an error.
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01-15-2022, 11:32 AM | #3 | |
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01-15-2022, 11:58 AM | #4 | |
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This all said, I rarely have used my trickle charger. When I parked my car in an unheated garage and travelled for more than a week in the winter I used it as a preventative measure. My car now is parked in a heated underground parkade, I've never had an issue starting my car after not using it for a week or two. |
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01-15-2022, 01:27 PM | #5 |
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I got a BMW charger for ~ $80 online. Came in a very nice BMW logo case, as well. If we get weather forecast for a week where I'll be driving my CR-V, will use it. Keeping LI battery fully charged just makes sense.
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01-15-2022, 03:30 PM | #6 |
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I got the BMW changer for free with the purchase from the dealer. It looks like a CTEK but BMW branded that supports the lithium battery. Have been using it this winter.
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01-15-2022, 08:34 PM | #7 | |
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At any rate, given the constant systems running even the car is parked & locked, trickle charging is a good idea 👍 |
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Nonetheless, having a charger is a good idea 💡 |
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01-16-2022, 07:42 AM | #11 |
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CTEK Lithium US (56-926) is what I’ve used for years on my F80 and now F90/G82. It’s been solid.
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01-16-2022, 07:19 PM | #12 |
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The BMW one is very reasonable and can do both lead acid and lithium. CTEK is also go. Noco is a bit lower quality. Regardless of what you get, please make sure it supports lithium.
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My dealer has a $99 4 amp charger in stock - anyone have experience with this one? https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/1...LLIGATOR-CLIPS
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Only I bought it online for like $83. Works just fine. |
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I followed the advice of Mike Miller from the BMW club magazine, Roundel, and purchased the Deltran battery tender plus. It was less expensive ordering on Amazon and really easy to hook up. I'm really looking forward to unhooking and going for a joy ride -- just need some warmer and drier roads!
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anyone with a trickle charger hooked up notice that the hazard light stays on?
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03-05-2023, 12:31 PM | #22 |
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I have 3-4 of these (Noco) with different amperage’s for various cars and boats. Have been using the 1A model on my G80, works like a champ:
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