SL/R129: Winter storage
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From: La Porte In
2000 SL500
Winter storage
Hi Guys, well the snow is flying here in Indiana.
As I'm all ready put the sl away in storage, I'd
like to know what everyone is using for their
battery and how are they routing the wires for
the battery tenders. I have a trickle charger
I'm planning on using. Any thoughts on running
the cord? Thanks in advance
As I'm all ready put the sl away in storage, I'd
like to know what everyone is using for their
battery and how are they routing the wires for
the battery tenders. I have a trickle charger
I'm planning on using. Any thoughts on running
the cord? Thanks in advance
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From: Eastern Kansas
94 SL 600, 98 993, 89 XJS Conv., 85 Daimlier Princess 16 Hybrid Lincoln 16 Chevy crewcab
C-Tek is my choice for the last decade. I do start and short drive regularly. I use rodent repellent spray or pads. I use a fuel stabilizer.
The trunk battery position in Benz is an easy wiring set up with the charger terminals part of the terminal connection, wires passed under the panel so that the connector with the flashing indicator is in the trunk. the cable from the C-Tek, which is out of the vehicle mounted away because of the heat can be seen by me as I walk around the car barn. So with several vehicles taking a winters rest I can visualize the status without open hoods.
The front engine compartment battery is much the same but the indicator junction clip is out side the compartment.
I have never set them and forget them, so I'm not sure what can go badly!
The trunk battery position in Benz is an easy wiring set up with the charger terminals part of the terminal connection, wires passed under the panel so that the connector with the flashing indicator is in the trunk. the cable from the C-Tek, which is out of the vehicle mounted away because of the heat can be seen by me as I walk around the car barn. So with several vehicles taking a winters rest I can visualize the status without open hoods.
The front engine compartment battery is much the same but the indicator junction clip is out side the compartment.
I have never set them and forget them, so I'm not sure what can go badly!
