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    Got it swapped under warranty today, thanks folks. I'm gonna invest in a trickle charger going forward. I don't drive my VX every day any more so I need to keep the battery good. Any suggestions on trickle chargers?

    Thanks for the input.

    Bart

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    Got it swapped under warranty today, thanks folks. I'm gonna invest in a trickle charger going forward. I don't drive my VX every day any more so I need to keep the battery good. Any suggestions on trickle chargers?

    Thanks for the input.

    Bart
    CTEK- Optima recommends them, have settings specifically for AGMs.
    Don't be cheap.....get the good one.
    We have the 7002, keeps our two BlueTops in tip top shape for our RV.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VX KAT View Post
    CTEK- Optima recommends them, have settings specifically for AGMs.
    Don't be cheap.....get the good one.
    We have the 7002, keeps our two BlueTops in tip top shape for our RV.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-C...#ht_1849wt_969
    I just use a solar tender.. 30 bucks at Northern Tool, no problems.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
    I just use a solar tender.. 30 bucks at Northern Tool, no problems.
    As long as you park outside.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    I'm gonna invest in a trickle charger going forward
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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    Any suggestions on trickle chargers?
    I am assuming you are thinking the same thing, but be sure to get a "FLOAT" charger, not a "TRICKLE" charger.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickle_charging


    oh....and I just bought a redtop about 2 weeks ago... Part Number: 25

    I think YELLOW tops are supposed to be able to be deep discharged without affecting the battery....could be wrong though.

    I use the Battery Tender Junior 12V @ 0.75A for both my Mitsubishi Spyder and my Yamaha R6. Both are winterized every year

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    Quote Originally Posted by JAMAS View Post
    I use the Battery Tender Junior 12V @ 0.75A for both my Mitsubishi Spyder and my Yamaha R6.
    That's what I use on the SeaDoos
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    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    That's what I use on the SeaDoos
    is it SeaDoos....or SeaDi

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    Quote Originally Posted by JAMAS View Post
    is it SeaDoos....or SeaDi
    Duo SeaDoo

    BTW the tag on the TLC is "SEADEUX" ... I thought of that one all by myself.

    Sorry, TJ over.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Duo SeaDoo

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