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charge 3 batteries with 1 charger?

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Bruce C
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Feb 7, 2012, 11:43 AM

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  I am leaving 3 vehicles (06 Hyundai, 98 Honda, 93 F-150) in the garage for 6 weeks. I have read that to prevent discharging too low, batteries should be charged every 2 weeks. I intend to leave a charger connected to the 3 batteries in parallel, and have the neighbor energize the charger for 1 day every 2 weeks.
Am I inviting disaster doing this?
Thanks for any advice, I have to have it finalized by tonight.


Hammer Time
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Feb 7, 2012, 1:00 PM

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Yes, you are. That charger is made to charge one battery at a time. Just disconnect the batteries and you'll be fine. Write down any radio security codes first.



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Bruce C
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Feb 7, 2012, 1:32 PM

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  I thought so, after posting with pre-travel jitters. If it was that necessary, I could pay the neighbor to start and run each after 3 wks. Thanks!


Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 8, 2012, 5:21 AM

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Three "battery maintainers" ~$21.00 each would solve this and are automatic to come on and shut off without having to be there.

Shut off/unplug any hood lights if hoods left open and shouldn't have to do anything for garaged vehicles for the 6 weeks,

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