P500 Battery Tender

[ncred02]

Anyone use a battery tender?
I bought one but have yet to connect it. Does the p500 recharge the battery when running?

I did read the manual and it mentioned a charging system but I assume that is for accessories.

 

[Moose308]

Anyone use a battery tender?
I bought one but have yet to connect it. Does the p500 recharge the battery when running?

I did read the manual and it mentioned a charging system but I assume that is for accessories.

Yes the 500 charges the battery when it is running. However the tender keeps the charge topped off when it is not running. Most people use them.Your battery life will be much longer.

 

[ncred02]

Yes the 500 charges the battery when it is running. However the tender keeps the charge topped off when it is not running. Most people use them.Your battery life will be much longer.

Good morning moose and thanks for the quick reply. I'm connecting it as we speak.

I'm also thinking of a battery upgrade.
My add on list just keeps getting longer

 

[Code54]

Exactly what he said - I have tenders on both my machines and some of our larger eqpt. Really helps when they are stored for a while and never have a dead battery.

 

[ohanacreek]

I use this for all my things that sit. Works great for all kinds of batteries.

NOCO Genius G4 6V/12V 4.4A 4-Bank UltraSafe Smart Battery Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068EV26I/?tag=sxsweb24-20

You can get longer cords, dash mounted charging ports.... A list of options.

NOCO Genius GC016 12V Dashmount Battery Indicator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MI9L6U/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[iceboundzeke]

Any other suggestions for a good battery tender

 

[ohanacreek]

Any other suggestions for a good battery tender

The reg old “battery tender” that’s $30 is good too. Just make sure you get the AGM compatible model

 

[RumpRocket]

These work good, it's what I use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6G5SB4/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[trigger]

Yeah the Deltran Juniors's are the way to go, mounted one of these on the Pioneer, don't have to keep messing with the battery box. Always plugged in through the winter months.
https://www.amazon.com/OptiMATE-Cable-Weatherproof-socket-panel/dp/B0031BOTFC?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[RumpRocket]

Yeah the Deltran Juniors's are the way to go, mounted one of these on the Pioneer, don't have to keep messing with the battery box. Always plugged in through the winter months.
https://www.amazon.com/OptiMATE-Cable-Weatherproof-socket-panel/dp/B0031BOTFC?tag=sxsweb24-20

I like that idea

 

[HUCK]

I have 2 different inexpensive ones and they both work great . I like the battery tender one the best as it has easy to see light that tells you the charge condition at a glance .

 

[100Acre]

My stock battery has walked the plank. No starting not even a whirr. Me guessing the cold nipped it a bit too much. Should I get a newer better battery and also a battery tender? Forgive my ignorance but is that just like a battery charger for a regular vehicle? Will one of those work instead? I already have one. I guess I could see the advantages of keeping a smaller one on board the p5. Are there any ways to get a jump charge while out on the trails alone? Any recommendations on better than stock batteries? Can ‘o worms I did....

 

[HUCK]

Yes,yes,yes,yes,yes and yes .

 

[Neohio]

@100Acre
Battery tender is a smart trickle charger. It will usually monitor the state of charge of the battery, and when it is charged enough to hit x volts, the charger shuts off and continually monitors. If voltage drops below threshold, it starts charging again.

Where as your battery charger will have a 2/10/50 amp setting on it. While they work for charging a dead battery, they typically do not have the proper technology on board to mimic a battery maintainer.

Jump charge on trails.
Excellent question!
15-20 years ago everyone came out with these big jump boxes. Typically $200 and heavy. Had a bigger battery in it than your stock pioneer. Battery technology seems to. Be advancing as fast as one can keep up with it. Now you can buy a 1000 amp jump box that is no bigger than an iPhone.
Noco GB40 seems to be popular. Good reviews, decent price point of $100

If you want help or suggestions on putting together a maintainer or jump box, i can fire up a pc and start sending links. Pita to do thru my ipad.

 

[100Acre]

@100Acre
Battery tender is a smart trickle charger. It will usually monitor the state of charge of the battery, and when it is charged enough to hit x volts, the charger shuts off and continually monitors. If voltage drops below threshold, it starts charging again.

Where as your battery charger will have a 2/10/50 amp setting on it. While they work for charging a dead battery, they typically do not have the proper technology on board to mimic a battery maintainer.

Jump charge on trails.
Excellent question!
15-20 years ago everyone came out with these big jump boxes. Typically $200 and heavy. Had a bigger battery in it than your stock pioneer. Battery technology seems to. Be advancing as fast as one can keep up with it. Now you can buy a 1000 amp jump box that is no bigger than an iPhone.
Noco GB40 seems to be popular. Good reviews, decent price point of $100

If you want help or suggestions on putting together a maintainer or jump box, i can fire up a pc and start sending links. Pita to do thru my ipad.

Yes please, that’d be great!

 

[trigger]

Here's the one I got. Jump started my truck with it a few times and started my gutter guy's E350 van. If I were doing it again though I would give those NOCO's a serious look.
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-10000mAh-Battery-Charging-Flashlight/dp/B00ZZGE4LU?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[HUCK]

Battery Tender . Have six sxs s and quads and 2 cars that I have been using them on for over 3 years . All good so far on all the units I use them on .

 

[gullyjumper]

I use a battery tender mine as well.

 

[iceboundzeke]

I now have a battery tender on my 500. Hope this helps with the starts after sitting idle so far so good. But has not set idle for more than 3 days.

 

[hoggr9]

Better tender on mine. I hardwired an Oprimate socket into my dash so all I do is pop the cap and plug in the battery tender. Works great.