cgaultokstate Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Does anyone here use a battery tender or trickle charger on a VR? Curious what setup anyone uses. I want to get one with the "quick disconnect" system where you install plugs basically, so you're not connecting and disconnecting terminals repeatedly. Tried reading the manuals for some models online, but couldn't really find any answers. My basic question is; do you connect them to the battery terminals directly in the hatch? Or to the jump point and ground under the hood? If you have to connect directly to the battery, how you run the cords out without leaving the hatch open? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzantushka1568908311 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Not aware of a 'out of the box' quick connect battery tender solution for the V70. I guess you could make a Frankenstein version by using the Electric Block Heater connectors - (youtube video) e.g. buy the accessory kit and make your own wiring But I would ask why do you need a battery tender? Either : 1. you don't drive the car enough = drive the car more! 2. the battery is dying = new battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgaultokstate Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I definitely don't drive it enough. It's a 4th car that gets primarily used only for cruises on nice days. I bought it in 2009 with 27k miles, at that time it was the lowest mileage V70R I could find, now it still only has 31k miles. For use with a regular battery charger, do you guys still just hook up the positive to the jump point under the hood, and ground the negative then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzantushka1568908311 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Yep. Positive terminal block under the hood. Just make sure your battery in the cargo area is correctly installed. i.e. has a vent pipe from the battery to atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearclaw Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 On 5/14/2016 at 4:58 AM, cgaultokstate said: I definitely don't drive it enough. It's a 4th car that gets primarily used only for cruises on nice days. I bought it in 2009 with 27k miles, at that time it was the lowest mileage V70R I could find, now it still only has 31k miles. For use with a regular battery charger, do you guys still just hook up the positive to the jump point under the hood, and ground the negative then? Is that interior Atacama??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Xister Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I just hook up my deltran battery tender http://www.batterytender.com/Automotive/Battery-Tender-Junior-High-Efficiency.html to the cigarette lighter receptacle in the right side of the trunk. It is live even when the key is out of the ignition. Mine is a 2006 V70R with 18K miles ----- I also do not drive it much. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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