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I only mounted it up over this weekend. I am probably going to reinforce the backside with some flat stock, to spread the load even more. I hate plastic things, especially when they are for mounting. Might also put a couple L brackets under the bottom of this device, bolted through the door...
Correct. This company makes models that will provide 12V for up to 4 batteries simultaneously. So this unit supplies up to 4A to each unit, which is fine for standby use. The power entry cord is rated for 13A, so we are under the safe level on it too. And amazon has the **** charger for $85...
Thanks. Hopefully it sparks an idea in others about ways to add devices to their machines in 'unconventional' ways. Maybe down the line I will look into additional protection. Where mine is positioned, the fuel tank end is close to a building, so direct UV is minimized. It had only been in place...
OK, so not reinventing the wheel here... but I got my 802 squared away today. I have some more work to do (I only had 3/4" SS machine screws for mounting, I'll probably get some 1" at the store at some point... and I will probably add a little bit of wire management into the mix to get the...
Spoke with the manufacturer today. On this model it is fine to keep all hooked up and run, but its imperative to unplug the charging device or it may cause an overvoltage situation (where its trying to charge the battery, while the alternator is trying to as well...).
For those that run these battery tenders/chargers, do you disconnect them before running? or because of their nature are they OK to leave in place as is?