Battery tender / trickle charger recommendations?

[Nate047]

Hey guys, what are your preferred methods of keeping the battery topped off on cars that aren’t driven that much? Not just e46s, I need to get probably two or even three of these so I would like to make sure to get good ones.

[Cubieman]

I like the CTEK, you can also get a cool little deal that with slight modification you can make a discrete quick disconnect.

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/gp/aw/d/B00CD44RQO?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OHXX60/ref=syn_sd_onsite_mobileweb_62?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t

[eacmen]

Had good luck with both ctek and noco.


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[nuc1]

I've been using the same Ctek 7002 for the past 10 years. Use the rear bumper tow hook cover hole for the quick disconnect so no need to keep the trunk open. Lawn mower also has its own Ctek. Highly recommend.

Mike

[Estoril]

Recommend CTEK

[WestBankM4]

OEM

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[mrgizmo04]

+1 for CTEK, I run on both regular and Li batteries (different charger).

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[Will]

CTEK or NOCO. A friend just bought a few NOCO genius 5 for his 2 cars and he love them. NOCO is less expensive, too.

[repoman89]

CTEK has a slick cigarette lighter attachment that works for trickle charging in the E46. I have both their lead acid and lithium charger variants, both are great.

[Halftim3]

I'm happy with the Noco Genius 5 I found brand new on offerup for less than retail.

[Maxima SE]

I have two CTEKs. one is 6 years old and the other about 2.5. Zero issues.

[Casa de Mesa]

Noco Genius 10. Been rocking it for years. 10 amps so you can code with it and not worry about the battery.

Currently $75 on Amazon for Cyber Monday:

https://a.co/73LmtLh

[0-60motorsports]

CTEK or NOCO. You cant go wrong with either.

[Nate047]

Thanks guys, I went with the CTEK

[thegenius46m]

CTEK ftw. All the OEMs use them for a reason