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Optimisers and maximisers have been used on motorhomes and motorbikes for years.
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I've used optimisers for many moons on cars / bikes and these are the best bang for buck as they say (and quality is not comprimised either).
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I wouldn't use a normal trickle / battery charger.
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I use the Porsche charger (similar if not identical to the CTEK one).
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I have just returned to the fold and purchased a 2003 low mileage Targa and having owned a 2000 Boxter S many years ago the first thing that I have learned is how to gain access to the front boot should the battery fail. I would appreciate any advice on trickle charging i.e. connect to the battery or via the engine compartment? Also are there any specific 'must not do' points to watch out for? Thanks for any help.
I wouldn't use a normal trickle / battery charger.
I've got an oxford maximiser 3800.
It is great, comes with crocodile clips for connecting to a battery off of the car and a permenant fused eyelet lead with shielded tamiya connector.
It maintains, deep cycles, fast chares and trickle charges all batteries. It also has a recovery mode. I would thoroughly recommend it, it can be left connected for as long as you like, and has a safety cutout features. It also reduces voltage if it detects the temperature is getting too high.
I got mine from George Whites for 30.00 but they can be had online for a similar price, I wouldn't be without one.
Cheers,
Ctek is what quite a few people use. I have the xs7000 but that is probably overkill. The xs800 is primarily for maintaining and the xs3600 has slightly higher amperage that can charge a flat battery. The Porsche charge o mat 2 is a rebranded ctek unit
I use the Porsche charger (similar if not identical to the CTEK one). Plugs in to the cigarette lighter and trickle charges from there. Have had no problems with it at all and it means I don't have to faff around with the battery.
Simple, straightfoward and effective option.... actually I knew a girl like that... [
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Stuf like the Ctek's are good, but when I looked into them they are overpriced. Optimisers and maximisers have been used on motorhomes and motorbikes for years. Someone like oxford or optimate have been doing them since the beginning, and have the same and often more features for less of a cost. I've used optimisers for many moons on cars / bikes and these are the best bang for buck as they say (and quality is not comprimised either).
I'm not saying they aren't good, quite the opposite, but when you compare the specs, the maximiser for example can be had for £40 and does the same as a 100+ citek, it even has a digital read out and more safety features.
Cheers,
agree.....optimate 40 is more advanced than C Tek, its multi charge system is similar but the maintenance is more detailed and monitors battery in a better way, plus informs of any potential issues that could arise. most places sell are around £40.
