litumup411

I plugged mine into the hatch outlet, but it doesn't allow me to lock the car and don't want to force it.

Has anyone come up with a solution to accomplish both charging and locking afterward?

Acta_Non_Verba

I think a few here just slam the hatch on the cord. I don't, but some do. That will work at least for a while, dependent on how many cycles the cord and hatch seal go through.

Curious, If you need to lock the car (for security?), wouldn't the charger itself be in jeopardy?

UCIMBZ

I close it and cable just move freely without any tag.

litumup411

Good to know. I was going to hook it to the engine and run the cord through the cowl by the windshield so I could lock it, but it's on the bottom of my lift and raising the hood is cumbersome and I can't back it out yet since there's snow outside.

litumup411

I always like to keep the car locked that way it can't be tampered with. By the time they get into the car, the police will have arrived. I just don't want to have anything dangling out the back the way it is now.

aka the trip hazard

4wheelz

I plug mine into the trunk plug, lay the cord flat and close the hatch - the cord does not get pinched and slides around freely - also I can lock the car while it’s on the charger (16 GTS)

57 GTR

Lit,you really need to flip that thing, look at all the problems you're having already, lol Get some duct tape to cover the cable on the floor, or if all else fails, look where the hell you're going! lol Bring it out in the snow and do some donuts.....

litumup411

Kev, you made me laugh! They're 1st world problems for sure! I'm going to duct tape my thoughts so that I don't type them

57 GTR

Glad to hear you have a sense for my warped humor. Ship that baby out to my place in UT to break it in;73 degrees , bright blue sky's. You can even stay with it at the house plenty of room.

litumup411

If I ever make it out to Utah, we'll have a toast! The east coast is vast, but if you're ever out this way, let me know.

57 GTR

Lived in NY 47 years, that was enough for me,lol....

sevenhead

Owners manual says the boot can be closed whilst charging. Factory knows best... usually.

UCIMBZ

The IV approach.

Eyeman89

I was gonna mention that I use a solar panel trickle charger. Then I realized I'm one of the few that parks my GT outside.

Pautab1

Link to the solar panel trickle charger? I was having a hard time finding one that worked for lithium batteries.

Eyeman89

You are more analytical than I am. I assumed a 12v charger would work on any style 12v battery. I have a couple this size and a couple the next size larger that I hook to boat or car batteries.https://www.harborfreight.com/15-wat...ger-62449.html

Dave Backmarker

Eyeman, it is not a good assumption that any 12v source is sufficient for any chemistry battery. I would suggest an inverter connected to your solar panel and then plug in a c-Tek battery charger and purchase a C-teak specific to the technology of,your battery (Lithium Ion or Lead-Acid).

descartesfool

Agreed. A Li Ion automotive battery needs a specific charger to match the charge/discharge profile of the battery chemistry. One has to consider the extreme high expense of replacing the Li Ion battery fitted to the car to see buying a C-Tek or other brand specific Li Ion trickle charger (as supplied with the car at lest in Canada) to be a very wise investment.