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  1. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

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    #2 minimark, Dec 22, 2010
    Don't think you are suppose to.. They come with a pig tail to leave on the battery for a quick connect.
     
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    #3 gbmini, Dec 23, 2010
    I do! GPMINI has had a battery tender on it for more than a year, connected under the hood. Low currents so no worries doing it.
     
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    #4 minimark, Dec 23, 2010
    Good to know, thanks!
     
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    #5 Eric@Helix, Dec 23, 2010
    Yes.
     
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    #6 ScottinBend, Dec 23, 2010
    How about a battery charger?
     
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    #7 gbmini, Dec 23, 2010
    Remember that the alternator on the engine is connected at the front too - it's not a big deal to connect there.
    If the battery charger is high current, you need to be careful to get good connection so nothing gets too hot.
     
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    #8 beken, Dec 23, 2010
    I connect a battery charger to my car at least once a year in the summer to top off the charge before winter comes. So you shouldn't have any issues.