trickle chargers - CTEK 3300 vs Battery Tender
12-21-2010, 10:29 AM
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2003 sl 500 launch edition
trickle chargers - CTEK 3300 vs Battery Tender
just bought a 2003 sl 500 for the wife. Car will be a weekend driver and it was suggested i get a trickle charger. i was looking at these 2:
CTEK Multi US 3300 12V Smart Battery Charger
by CTEK Power
$59.95
or
Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger True Gel Cell Model
by Battery Tender
$47.48
prices are from amazon. i know the ctek is what mb uses for their branded models, but was wondering which might be better or any pros/cons???
from what i've read, i would need to hook it to the battery in the trunk and the jury is still out about leaving it on full time or turning it off/on.
CTEK Multi US 3300 12V Smart Battery Charger
by CTEK Power
$59.95
or
Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger True Gel Cell Model
by Battery Tender
$47.48
prices are from amazon. i know the ctek is what mb uses for their branded models, but was wondering which might be better or any pros/cons???
from what i've read, i would need to hook it to the battery in the trunk and the jury is still out about leaving it on full time or turning it off/on.
01-18-2011, 10:42 PM
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'95 E320 wagon, '05 ML350
I have 4 autos connected to Battery Tenders for a couple of years now with no problems.All are on 24/7 and on Optima batteries,even the spare I leave in the shop has its own Tender.
