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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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