[marlinduke]

I use a Noco Genius (Genius 5) too. What I've also done is purchased the X-Connect M10 eyelet terminal accessory so that rather than opening the hood and putting the alligator clips on the terminal posts, I can just connect the tender using the X-Connect (I do have to open the hood to do this) and snake the cord from the Noco through a gap by the windshield wipers.

The eyelet terminal accessory has M10 rings so you just unscrew (Torx) the posts in the engine bay, throw the rings on and screw the posts back in.

Clean setup.

[sclui56]

I have a couple of Noco older models (G3500 & G7200) and a newer Genius 2, they have been working fine via the X-connect to the terminals under the hood. On an older E86, I use a CTEK via cigarette adaptor plug since that plug does not sleep.

I have experienced 1 failed G3500 in 8 years but that unit was used in a parked vehicle in the driveway, so there's fair amount of exposure to the element.

[CarsRFun!]

Originally Posted by turnsignalslol

Hey everyone,

as the title states, I'm looking for recommendations for trickle chargers/battery tenders as I'm going to be going away for around a month and I heard that you should hook up your battery to a battery tender if leaving the car alone for extended periods of time.

I bought a Noco Boost Plus around two years back as something to have just in case but have learned that it is only a jump starter/charger and not something to have hooked up to the battery for extended periods of time.

I've seen a lot of people recommend the Ctek MSX 5.0 and it seems that's what BMW uses as well but at over $100, I was wondering if there were any good alternatives that didn't cost nearly as much. I don't plan on leaving my car alone like this for more than once or twice a year. I've seen some options from Noco but I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with Noco battery tenders and if they're safe for our cars. Our cars have AGM batteries, not Li-ion right?

All help is appreciated, thanks!

I only use CTEK. They are known as one of the best. Ferrari,
Corvette, Ford, many others use them, but, with their name on
them. Same unit. Every car in Jay Leno's massive collection has
a CTEK plugged in to it in his hanger/showrooms. $100 or under
doing on line shopping is not too much for this kind of quality.
IMHO.