[Shop-talk] What is the best trickle charger? (and Harbor Freight Go-Jacks followup)

[Ian McFetridge]

I've had good luck with the Battery Tender, bought the first one below
after learning it was the one BMW rebranded and sold for a lot more.  I
used it continuously for two years on my M3 without any issues, and the
quick connect made it, well, quick to disconnect and reconnect.  The M3 had
a habit of killing it's battery just sitting in the garage, but the tender
took care of that issue.

The small tender (Junior .75A), I used for my small gas generator, again,
constantly on for several years without issue.

- Ian
<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FW2MWW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
Ordered on January 1, 2014 (2 items)
Battery Tender 081-0148-25 25' Quick Disconnect Extension Cable
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Battery Tender
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<https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068XCQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
Ordered on January 1, 2014 (2 items)
Battery Tender 021-0128 Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger
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Battery Tender
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Ordered on March 24, 2012 (6 items)
Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger
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Battery Tender
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On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 12:46 PM, <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> Friends, I hope this doesn't turn into a "synthetic or conventional oil"
> type debate.
>
> What is currently the best trickle charger on the market?  I'm tried of
> ones that break or don't seem to work properly.  I currently use Shumakers,
> but they don't seem to be doing the job.  (Maybe I just need a different
> model of theirs?)
>
> Price isn't a huge issue, (under $200 a piece I would guess.)  But I want
> something that will work.  I use them, all the time, on a forklift,
> motorcycles, ATV, Generator and a few other items.
>
> TIA.
>
>
> Update on Harbor Freight Go Jacks.  They are not hydraulic like actually
> go jacks.  They DO lift the trailer with no issues and I can move it on
> pavement.  I does require alot of force to move, but that isn't the jacks
> issue.)  I'm thinking the hydraulic ones are NOT preferred as they have
> seals that can go bad over time.  These are mechanical and there isn't
> anything really to fail.
>
> If you ever wanted a set, order them now for $70 each and save serious
> cash!
>
>
> Sent from my Commodore 64 on a 2400 Baud Modem.
> Tech Viper
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> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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